Sod should be laid properly. Before laying the sod, the soil must be prepared. Weeds should be removed, and you should break up the soil into a tilth. Lightly, but firmly pack the soil down, and make sure that it is flat. Dampen the soil completely. The sod should be laid in staggered rows, with […]

Choose plant strains that will give you the best harvest with the biggest yield. Frequently, a hybrid plant will produce a higher yield because of its disease-resistant properties. TIP! Look for the variants of a plant that offer the highest yield. A lot of times a hybrid that will tolerate cold weather or disease will […]

All soil is not the same. You need to check the soil to make sure it’s the best for what you’re planting. You can do a soil sample analysis for an affordable fee and then know what you need to properly treat your soil with so you can grow the best plants. Many Cooperative Extension […]

The handles on your gardening tools can be used as a convenient measuring instrument. Tools that have long handles such as rakes, hoes and shovels can be used in place of a measuring stick. Lay the handles onto the floor and place a measuring tape beside them. Label the distances using a permanent marker. When […]

Clay soil makes working with a shovel difficult. The clay is hard and sticks to the shovel. Simplify the process by putting a bit of wax onto the shovel. The clay won’t stick then. The clay will slide off of its surface and it will prevent rust. TIP! Shoveling soil that is mostly clay can […]

Check the soil before you plant anything in your garden. An inexpensive soil report can be used to adjust soil nutrients to optimum levels, which will ensure your garden thrives. You can often find Cooperative Extension offices that provide this service, which can help to make your garden flourish. TIP! Before you begin to plant […]

Plant a variety of flowers to keep your flower garden colorful and interesting. Annuals and biennials can add excitement and interest to your flower garden every season. Fast growing biennials and annuals can enliven a flower bed while letting you change up the look each season and year. They are useful for filling gaps in […]

Consider planting slug-proof perennials. A particularly vulnerable plant can be killed by snails and slugs overnight. These pests are especially attracted to tender sprouts and to delicate, soft leaves. Certain perennials are unappetizing to slugs and snails, especially those with tough, hairy leaves or an unappetizing taste. Some perennial families that snails and slugs won’t […]

Sod should be laid correctly. Be sure to get your soil prepared before you start laying the new sod. 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. You then will want to thoroughly wet […]

Use both annuals and biennials to add a splash of color to your flower beds. These fast growing flowers let you change how your flower bed looks season to season. In addition, you might need something to fill empty spaces in your flower garden. Fill gaps with annuals or biennials. Just make sure the flowers […]