Gardening can be fun for the entire family. It can teach children about nature and bring families close together. Children will love the process of choosing plants to get for the garden. Many see it as a fun excuse to get dirty, especially with their parents. Starting off your garden with healthy soil can be […]

Use climbing vines or plants to cover fences and walls. Many climbers can cover the wall or fence in as little as one growing season. They can be trained to grow over an arbor, or through trees and shrubs that are already in the garden. Some of these plants must have support, and some can […]

Know when to harvest your vegetables at precisely the right time. Each variety needs a slightly different amount of growing time to produce the most flavorful vegetable. For example, some plants, such as zucchini and baby peas, have the most flavor when harvested while young. However, you get better taste out of tomatoes that have […]

You should make sure to divide your irises. You can create additional irises by splitting up irises that are growing into each other’s space. You can do this by simply picking up bulbous irises once the foliage has withered. The iris bulbs should easily split apart in your hand. Once you replant them, they will […]

Cooled water left over from steaming vegetables can be fed to them as a little snack. Tea and coffee grounds can also serve as acidifiers in the soil of your gardenias or rhododendrons. Chamomile tea is effective in combating a fungus problem within your garden. Get the most value from your property. Landscaping increases your […]

Snails can be sprayed away with a mixture of ammonia and water. You won’t hurt your plants with ammonia, and it will actually be converted into nitrogen that is beneficial later. You will get rid of the snails on your plants, and they will not cause any more damage to your garden. You can use […]

Different types of bees can be an asset to your garden. For effective pollination, bumble bees are a great help. Learn to recognize the good bees from the ones you do not want to see in your garden, such as carpenter bees. In general, bees are beneficial to your garden, so the best thing to […]

Use a plant for a focal point. Gardens are like art; you need to give the piece (or garden) an initial focal point. In most cases, an original plant makes a good focal point. If you start to notice some powdery mildew growing on your plants, there is no need to waste money on expensive […]

You will need to properly lay sod. Before you lay the sod, the soil has to be prepared. Thoroughly weed the soil, and work it into a fine, smooth tilth. Flatten the soil back into place, gently but firmly. Make sure the soil is moist all the way through. You want the sod laid down […]

When gardening, make sure your plants are getting just the water they need and no more. This is important because you can get root rot or worse, kill your whole garden. Or you could totally dry out your plants or the soil. Check moisture levels of the soil, and keep the moisture levels even. You […]