When fall is here, you need to plant autumn edibles. Instead of using regular clay pots this year for planting lettuce and kale, try a pumpkin container instead! You simply need to cut off the top, scoop out the guts, and spray your pumpkin with Wilt-Pruf. You can now use it to plant in, as […]

To deter meddlesome dogs from destroying your garden, you should use heavily scented substances around the perimeter. You can even use perfume! This will help mask the scents that attract your dog, and will make your garden a less interesting place for your pet to be. Bulbs are the best solution to get flowers in […]

To keep your garden at its healthiest, it must be watered properly. Plants require water to survive, just like people. On a hot day, all the water in your garden’s soil can be evaporated by the sun’s heat, so it is important that you remember to water your garden. A good watering routine will maximize […]

Make sure that you wear appropriate clothing when you garden so as to avoid any sun damage. Put on some sunglasses, sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat. Proper protection from the sun means a lower chance of sunburn, as well as a decreased risk of skin cancer. Enhance your property value and beauty with gardening and […]

Heather can bring helpful critters into your garden. Heather attracts bees, and when they come out in the spring, this provides an early nectar source. Spiders, ground beetles, and other useful insects spend time in undisturbed heather beds. Keep this in mind and always wear gloves when you prune your heather! Dwarf fruit trees are […]

If you are going for a British feel with your garden, then vary the heights of your plants. Plants that are all at the same height makes a garden bed look flat and uninteresting. When you sow seeds in your garden, try not to rush the process. The first thing you should do is moisturize […]

Start your garden off right with seeds, not plants. Planting seeds is the most eco-friendly way to start a new garden. Most nurseries use a lot of plastic that is not recycled. If you want to buy plants, find a nurseries that uses organic methods or grow your plants from seeds. Try not to cause […]

Many annual plants do better in the winter than the summer. If plants get excessively leggy, prune them a bit to maintain their appearance. Some annuals will produce flowers again within a few weeks and stand out against other winter foliage. Annuals that look pretty in cold weather are petunias, snapdragons and dianthus. Before you […]

You should always have a planting calendar when planning your garden. A planting calendar tells you which varieties you will plant in each season. It can prepare you in advance so you know what to purchase and when. You can write it down on paper, or use computer software to create your calendar. So you […]

Keep an eye open for stink bugs in your garden, especially during the fall months. They like to feast on all kinds of fruits, as well as peppers, tomatoes, and beans. If you do not check, they do a lot of damage to plants so try to get rid of them if you can. Although […]