Clay soil can be very hard to work with, and you will often find that it sticks to the shovel. Try applying a coat of wax onto your spade prior to working with clay soil, and then buff the spade head with a cloth. The wax prevents the clay from sticking to the shovel, and […]

Make sure that your sod is laid properly. Before the sod can be laid, you should prepare the soil. Take out any weeds, then mix up the soil into a tilth that is fine. Compact the soil lightly and firmly, and be sure to create a flat surface. Dampen the soil completely. Lay the sod […]

Put sod down the right way. Before you lay the sod, the soil has to be prepared. Take out any weeds, then mix up the soil into a tilth that is fine. Lightly, but firmly pack the soil down, and make sure that it is flat. Thoroughly moisten the soil. Staggered rows with offset joints […]

Put sod down the right way. Get your soil ready before you lay your sod. Pull any weeds that you see, and work to break up the soil so that it is a fine tilth. Next, you want to make the soil compacted by applying light but firm pressure. Make sure the soil creates a […]

You must gradually introduce your plants to changing conditions and temperatures, so you do not shock them. At first, only leave them outside for a brief period of time. As time goes by, slowly increase the time they spent outdoors. By weeks end, you should have plants that are ready for a permanent home outside […]

Starting seedlings in pots before planting in your garden is a smart idea. This will help the plants make it to full growth. In addition, it offers you a smaller time frame between plantings. When you remove your mature plants, the next batch of seedlings should be ready. TIP! Think about starting plants in pots, […]

If you want to cover up your walls or fences, make sure that you specifically use climbing plants. These climbing plants will help beautify an old fence, and they are fast workers too. You can also use them in your landscape to cover an existing arbor, or allow them to climb up trees, or through […]

To prevent shocking your plants, you must gradually introduce new temperatures and other conditions to them. Try placing them outside in sunlight for about an hour or maybe two the first day. As the week progresses, gradually increase their exposure to the outdoors. By the end of the week, your plants should be ready to […]

Healthy soil will also assist in your battle against pests. If you have healthy looking plants, they are stronger and more resistant to diseases and bugs. So give your garden a kick start by beginning with a healthy batch of natural and organic soil. TIP! Starting a garden with the best soil is a great […]

Clay is naturally hard, and can can stick to a shovel making it frustrating to work with. To make the clay soft so you aren’t working as hard, take floor or car wax and rub a light coat on the surface of the shovel using a clean cloth, then buff the surface. By waxing the […]