Use annuals and biennials to enliven your flower beds. These biennials and annuals are fast-growing, and they allow you to brighten up your flower bed with a change for each season. Use these beautiful flowers to line your driveway, surround trees and shrubs, and for decorative hanging baskets. There are many flowers you can plant […]

Clay soil is hard and will also stick to a shovel, making it difficult 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 make your task easier because the clay won’t stick to the shovel. It […]

In order not to shock your plants, you have to gradually accustom them to the change of temperature and conditions. Place them outside in the sunlight for an hour or two on the first day. Then over a weeks time, slightly increase their time outside. If you do this correctly, the plants should be able […]

Select plants that produce a relatively 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! Choose plant strains that will give you the best harvest with the biggest yield. There are genetically modified plants that resist cold […]

Learn how to properly lay sod. Before the sod can be laid, you should prepare the soil. Remove weeds and break your soil until all the clumps are gone. Compact the soil lightly and firmly, and be sure to create a flat surface. Thoroughly moisten the soil. You should lay your sod staggered, and have […]

To prevent your plants from getting shocked by a big change, get them gradually used to climate and temperature changes. At first, only leave them outside for a brief period of time. Over the week, try gradually increasing the time they’re left outside. When the week is done, your plants will be ready for the […]

Use pots to start your plants, then transfer them to a garden when they become seedlings. By allowing them to sprout first, you are increasing the odds of a seedling reaching maturity. It also allows you to tighten up the time periods between plantings. When you take out the prior set of adult plants, your […]

Keeping your garden soil rich and healthy is the best way to discourage garden pests. If you have healthy looking plants, they are stronger and more resistant to diseases and bugs. So if you want your garden to provide plants that are as healthy as possible, you need a good quality soil that contains few […]

When powdery mildew appears on your plants, you should not rush out to purchase a costly chemical treatment. Rather, you should mix a bit of baking soda with a small quantity of liquid soap in water. Spray this mix on your plants every week and the mildew should go away. This mixture will not hurt […]

Put down sod correctly. You want to prepare the soil before you lay down the sod. Pull all the weeds and loosen the soil so the new roots can take easily. Gently compact the soil until it is flattened. Thoroughly water the soil. When laying down sod, create staggered rows with offset joints. Pat your […]