Use bulbs to ensure continuous flowers throughout the spring and summer. Typically, bulbs are simple to grow, and they’ll grow every single year. Plant bulbs that will bloom at various intervals to ensure beautiful flowers are growing in your garden all year long. When you go to mow your lawn, make sure you don’t mow […]

Heather can bring helpful critters into your garden. Bees love heather, and when the heather blooms in early spring, it provides a good nectar source for them. It is common to find all types of insects inside of an undisturbed heather bed. Because of this, don’t forget to protect your hands when pruning heather beds. […]

Shoveling clay is very difficult and lots of work because the clay is hard and sticks to the shovel, making it tough to handle. Get better results in clay by rubbing car wax or floor wax onto the shovel, then buff off and dig. The clay will no longer stick to the shovel, and this […]

Mix ammonia with water and spray on snails to kill them. Your valuable plants will not be hurt by the ammonia. In fact, it converts to helpful nitrogen later. It will kill off the snails and stop them from bringing harm to your garden beds. In order to achieve the best results, apply this mixture […]

To make an interesting English garden, mix various plants and plant heights in the same bed. If you want a more organized look, select plants that will grow to the same height and put them in the same bed. Dress to protect your skin from sun damage when you garden. Put on some sunglasses, sunscreen […]

Use slug-proof varieties of perennials wherever possible. If slugs or snails find their favorite perennials in your garden, they’ll snack all night. When you wake up in the morning, there will be very little left of your plants. These garden vermin prefer plants with tender, herbaceous stems and leaves, particularly seedlings and young plants. Perennials […]

Start brand new plants by using cuttings from existing plant roots. The roots must be cut during the winter months, when the plants are usually dormant. Start by using a sharpened knife to separate the plant from the largest roots. Divide the roots into vertical segments of about two inches. Put the sections on top […]

Among the most effective of all gardening techniques is mulching. Not only does it prevent weeds from sprouting, but a good layer of mulch can also retain soil moisture. To keep your garden at its healthiest, it must be watered properly. Plants, just like humans, need a fresh supply of water in order to survive. […]

All soil is not the same. You need to check the soil to make sure it’s the best for what you’re planting. Pay a small fee to have your soil analyzed, and you’ll be glad that you did when you understand what nutrients your soil is lacking. The cost of the analysis will be easily […]

Knee pads are a gardener’s friend when caring for plants low to the ground. If you spend a large portion of your gardening session on your knees, it could create pain over time. Investing in good knee pads will help cushion your knees so you are more comfortable. Choose perennials that won’t be taken out […]