Irrigate your garden efficiently. Soaker hoses save time by watering all of your plants at once, rather than individually with a standard hose or watering can. Use low water pressure with your soaker hose so that the force of the water does not harm sprouts and seedlings. It can water the plants for two hours […]

If you are growing a vegetable garden, you may find that pests can be difficult to control. Do not spray harsh chemicals on the vegetables you are going to eat. To safely keep your garden pest-free, keep a sharp eye out. If you find any unwanted pests, try removing them by hand. Start by placing […]

If you want to keep your garden free of pests, start with healthy soil! Healthy soil equals healthy plants and healthy plants can fight off diseases with ease. So if you want your garden to provide plants that are as healthy as possible, you need a good quality soil that contains few chemicals and that […]

Bring more value to your property. One of the best things you can do to increase property value is to have proper landscaping. Strategic landscaping can increase the resale value of your home up to 20%, if you choose the right plants. Select plants and shrubs that won’t require a lot of ongoing maintenance and […]

Don’t use broad-spectrum pesticides for your garden. Broad-spectrum pesticides will kill insects that are helpful to your garden as well as the harmful ones. Useful insects are more sensitive to these pesticides than the pests, so by killing them, you could be growing your pest population. If this happens, you just fuel an expanding cycle […]

Consider planting trees that produce decorative fall fruit. Fall and colorful foliage usually go hand in hand, but there are also quite a few trees that supply decorative fruit too. The berries have a wide range of colors from deep reds to vibrant yellows, and last throughout the winter, providing food for birds as well […]

Rid your garden of snails by spraying them with a concoction of water and ammonia. The ammonia won’t hurt your plants, and eventually it will convert into nitrogen that is actually beneficial. However, it’s lethal to snails, which can ravage your plantings. Add this mixture to your everyday gardening routine, and you will see amazing […]

Consider planting slug-proof perennials. Your plants can be destroyed by slugs and snails overnight. These pests prefer plants with thin smooth leaves. Plant some helleborus or euphorbias along with your other perennials. Perennials with hairy, tough leaves as well as those with unpleasant taste are not appetizing to snails and slugs. Achillea, euphorbia, helleborus, heuchera […]

Plant a variety of annuals, biennials and perennials to keep your flower beds bright. Fast growing biennials and annuals will brighten a garden and permit you to change looks from one season to another. If there are gaps between the perennials and shrubs you have planted in a sunlit area, try filling those gaps with […]

To ensure a healthy garden, make sure you surround your plants with a few inches of good organic mulch. Mulch will retain water so that you won’t have to water your plants as often. An added benefit is that it also inhibits weed growth. This will save you a ton of time and work. Get […]