Transform your gardening tool handles into clever measurement rulers. Large handled tools such as shovels, rakes, and hoes can be used 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. You can […]

Make sure to lay the sod properly. You want to prepare the soil before you lay down the sod. Break the soil into fine tilth and make sure you remove any weeds as well. Lightly, but firmly pack the soil down, and make sure that it is flat. Thoroughly moisten the soil. Sod should be […]

Shoveling clay soil is tiresome since clay is hard, and it can also stick to your shovel for twice the difficulty. To make digging clay soil easier, try applying a light coating of wax, either car wax or floor wax, and then buff off and commence digging. The clay won’t stick to it, and the […]

It is important that you give your plants the chance to gradually adjust to the change in temperature and conditions, or you risk shocking them. The first day you transfer your plants, you should only allow them to sit in direct sunlight for a few hours. As the week progresses, gradually increase their exposure to […]

Learn the proper way to lay sod. Prior to laying the sod, prepare your soil. Remove the weeds, then break up the soil into fine tilth. Gently compact the soil until it is flattened. Thoroughly water the soil. The optimum layout of sod rows is to stagger them with offset joints. Compact the sod down […]

Put sod down the right way. Before you use sod, you need to prepare the soil. Remove weeds and break your soil until all the clumps are gone. Flatten the soil back into place, gently but firmly. Dampen the soil completely. Lay the sod in straight rows, ensuring the seams meet perfectly. Tamp down the […]

Starting a garden which is pest-free is easy, if you have healthy soil. Healthy and well-nourished plants will be hardier and therefore better able to prevent pests from taking hold. For the most vigorous and healthy plants, start with high-quality soil, and stay away from chemicals. These can accumulate salts over time. TIP! Starting a […]

Pay attention to how you lay sod. Get your soil ready before you lay the sod. Thoroughly weed the soil, and work it into a fine, smooth tilth. Flatten your soil and make it slightly compact. You then will want to thoroughly wet the soil. The sod should be laid in staggered rows, with the […]

Try not to cause shock to your plants by gradually changing their conditions and temperature. Start by placing your plants outside for a few hours only. Gradually increase the the time they spend outside over a one week period. After a week’s time, the plants should be fine staying outside. TIP! You must gradually introduce […]

Use biennials and annuals to beautify your flower beds. Your flower beds will look different from one season to another. If there are gaps between the perennials and shrubs you have planted in a sunlit area, try filling those gaps with annuals and biennials. Some flowers you can use are rudbekia, petunias, cosmos, marigolds, or […]