Keep your plants dry and aerated daily. If your plants get too moist, they may get sick or infested with parasites. One parasite you have to watch out for in particular is fungi. To control fungi, use a fungicide spray on the area before you notice any problems. TIP! Don’t over-water your plants, and keep […]

You will need to properly lay sod. You will need to prepare your lawn soil before laying the sod. Pull out any weeds and break up the soil. Compress the soil lightly yet firmly, and make certain it’s flat. Dampen the soil completely. Sod should be placed in rows that are staggered, where the joints […]

Choose the varieties of plants that will produce a higher yield. In many cases, a disease-resistant or cold-tolerant hybrid will produce a higher yield than a traditional variety. TIP! A great gardening tip to use is to always select types of plants that are more likely to produce a high yield. In most circumstances, a […]

Clay is naturally hard, and can can stick to a shovel making it frustrating to work with. One way to get around this problem is to coat the shovel with wax. Use a clean cloth to spread the wax evenly. This will keep the soil from sticking, and prevent rusting of the tool. If you […]

Use the handles of your tools as a handy ruler when doing your outdoor chores. You can use shovels or rakes as measuring sticks. Lay the handles of said tools on the ground where it is flat and there is no interference, such as gravel, and stretch a measuring tape along one side. Label the […]

The quick and drastic change in the weather conditions can shock your plants and cause them to die. It’s important that you gradually change temperate conditions over time, so that your plants can adjust. Place them outdoors in the sun for about an hour or two on the first day. Over the course of a […]

It can be very hard to shovel clay soil, especially when it sticks to your shovel as you are working. Use a thin coat of floor or car wax on your shovel, then buff it with a nice clean cloth to make dealing with clay soil easier. The wax prevents the clay from sticking to […]

Put sod down the right way. Get your soil ready before you lay your sod. Be sure to get rid of any weeds, and then proceed to break up the soil to get it ready to use. Flatten your soil and make it slightly compact. Be sure the soil is thoroughly moist. Sod should be […]

Select plant varieties capable of producing large yields. Hybrids are usually hardier in terms of disease and weather resistance, and are designed to produce more. TIP! Look for the variants of a plant that offer the highest yield. In most circumstances, a cold-tolerant or disease-resistant hybrid will have a higher yield when compared to a […]

It is important to do your homework so you choose plants that produce higher yields. If yield is important, choose hybrids designed to resist cold and diseases rather than traditional varieties. TIP! A great gardening tip to use is to always select types of plants that are more likely to produce a high yield. It […]