The handles of your tools can double as clever rulers. Handles of things such as rakes, hoes or shovels make excellent measuring instruments. Place the handles on the ground and measure them. It’s a good idea to label distances with a permanent marker. Now you will always possess a large ruler ready for your use […]

Create useful rulers from your tool handles. Large handled tools like rakes, hoes or shovels may be used like measuring sticks. After laying the handles on the floor, run the measuring tape along beside them. Label the distances on the handle with a marker pen that will not smear or fade away. Now when you […]

Choose perennials that are not vulnerable to attack by slugs. Slugs and snails will quickly destroy your garden if you let them. They tend to enjoy perennials that have thin, smooth, tender leaves, especially those of young plants. There are, however, certain types of perennials that slugs and snails hate. Most of these varieties either […]

You can make your flower beds brighter with biennials and annuals. 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 will get enough sun […]

Using a shovel in clay soil is a lot of work, not only is the clay hard, but it will stick to the shovel and make it twice as hard to handle. To make digging clay soil easier, try applying a light coating of wax, either car wax or floor wax, and then buff off […]

If you work with clay soil, you have probably found using a shovel very frustrating and exhausting. One way to get around this problem is to coat the shovel with wax. Use a clean cloth to spread the wax evenly. This causes the clay to slide rather than stick, and prevents rust as a side […]

You will need to properly lay sod. Be sure to get your soil prepared before you start laying the new sod. Break the soil into fine tilth and make sure you remove any weeds as well. Lightly, but firmly compress the soil, making certain it is flat. Now make sure the soil is thoroughly dampened. […]

You must gradually introduce your plants to changing conditions and temperatures, so you do not shock them. Start by placing your plants outside for a few hours only. Throughout the week, you should leave your plants out for a little longer each day. By the weekend, the plants can make that big move without a […]

If you have a wall or fence that you do not like, plant climbers to mask its appearance. They can be used to cover up unsightly fences or walls. Often, they can grow enough to cover up an eyesore in one season. They can cover an arbor, or grow through trees and shrubs. Some must […]

Plant perennials that slugs and snails won’t be interested in eating. It is alarming to see how quickly slugs, and their cousin snails, can annihilate a plant. They’re particularly fond of perennials with smooth and thin leaves, especially if the plants are young. Others, though, are disliked by slugs and snails. Those with rough leaves […]