Pay attention to how you lay sod. Get your soil ready before you lay your sod. Take out any weeds, then mix up the soil into a tilth that is fine. Flatten the soil back into place, gently but firmly. The soil should always receive adequate moisture. Be sure to stagger the rows of sod. […]

You can use the wooden handles of your tools as measurement sticks. Tools with substantial handles, like rakes, hoes and large shovels are great for taking measurements. Lay the handles upon the floor and use a tape measure along side of them. Mark your distances with a permanent marker. The next time you find yourself […]

A great gardening tip to use is to always select types of plants that are more likely to produce a high yield. A disease-resistant hybrid plant can be a good option to consider over a more traditional variety due to its tendency to produce higher yields. TIP! Look for the variants of a plant that […]

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. You need to give them about an hour of sunlight during the first day. Throughout the week, you should increase a little at a time how long you have them […]

The first thing you can do to avoid pests is to start with healthy soil in your garden. The healthier the plants you grow, the more resistant they’ll be to illness, fungus, or bugs. To boost your garden’s prospects of giving you the healthiest possible plants, make sure you begin with premium soil devoid of […]

You must gradually introduce your plants to changing conditions and temperatures, so you do not shock them. The first day you transfer your plants, you should only allow them to sit in direct sunlight for a few hours. As time goes by, slowly increase the time they spent outdoors. When the week is done, your […]

Plants will respond with maximum growth if they have the amount of CO2 they require. Most plants grow better in higher levels of CO2. The best method to obtain a high amount is to get access to a greenhouse. To maximize your plants’ growth, make sure to monitor these levels to ensure they’re adequate. TIP! […]

Turn the handles of tools you have on hand into rulers to make measurements in your garden. Tools that have long handles such as rakes, hoes and shovels can be used in place of a measuring stick. After laying the handles on the floor, run the measuring tape along beside them. Paying close attention to […]

Cover the fences and walls with climbers. You can hide an unsightly wall or fence, in as little as one growing season, with the right selection of climbing plant. They may also grow through tress and shrubs that are already grown, or you can train them to cover your arbor. Some may need to be […]

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. Rub a thin layer of floor or car wax over the surface of the shovel, and then buff the surface using a clean […]