Long plants that run up or around a fence or wall are often useful for masking ugliness. Plants that grow as climbers are quite versatile, helping you hide ugly walls or fences, many times within only one season of growth. No need to worry if a bush or tree is in the way, as climbers […]

Healthy soil will also assist in your battle against pests. If your plants are healthy, they can more easily resist insects and disease. If you start with balanced soil, your garden will produce healthy plants with the best yield. Refrain from using chemicals since these will increase the salt content of the soil. TIP! A […]

Properly put down your sod. The soil requires preparation before sod can be laid. Break the soil into fine tilth and make sure you remove any weeds as well. When the soil is clean, pack it tightly and create a flat surface. You then will want to thoroughly wet the soil. Sod must be arranged […]

Transform the handles of your tools into convenient measuring devices. Tools that have long handles such as rakes, hoes and shovels can be used in place of a measuring stick. All you have to do is lay them on the floor then use a measuring tape to measure their length. Then, with a permanent marker, […]

Utilize your garden tool handles as convenient makeshift rulers. Large handled tools such as shovels, rakes, and hoes can be used as measuring sticks. Put the handles down and measure them with a measuring tape. Use a permanent marker to label distances. When the need arises to measure something while in your garden, the measuring […]

Start your plants in containers, and then transplant the seedlings into the garden later on. Doing this will increase the survival rate of all your outdoor plants. It also allows you to tighten up the time periods between plantings. When you remove your mature plants, the next batch of seedlings should be ready. TIP! Think […]

When choosing plants, pick those that produce a high yield. Many times, a cold-tolerant or disease-resistant hybrid can have a higher yield versus traditional ones. TIP! Pick your plants with an eye to maximize the yield you can get. Traditional strains are often out-performed by hybrids that have been bred for cold tolerance or disease […]

Transform your gardening tool handles into clever measurement rulers. Tools with long handles, such as rakes, shovels or hoes can work as great measuring sticks. Measure the handles with a tape measure laid out in the floor. Have a marker handy, and mark the distance with it. When you are at work in the garden, […]

Select plants that produce a relatively high yield. Hybrids are usually hardier in terms of disease and weather resistance, and are designed to produce more. TIP! Choose plant strains that will give you the best harvest with the biggest yield. If yield is important, choose hybrids designed to resist cold and diseases rather than traditional […]

Put down sod correctly. Before laying sod, you have to make sure the soil is accurately prepared. Pull out any weeds and break up the soil. The next step is compacting your soil and carefully leveling it. Moisten the soil thoroughly. Avoid laying your sod in straight rows with all of the seams lining up. […]