Learn about plant varieties so you can choose the ones with the best yields. It is quite common to find that hybrids, which are often able to resist disease and withstand cold climates, produce yields much larger than their conventional counterparts. Try to ensure your plants are dry and have enough air, daily! Many diseases, […]

An eye-catching plant makes an attractive focal point for your garden or flowerbed. To create an attractive garden design, arrange a focal point to draw attention. It can be anything, but oftentimes a plant that stands out from its neighbors will do the trick. Plant some tress that have beautiful fall fruit. Generally, fall color […]

Identify a plant that will be the most prominent object of the landscape. The best garden designers always use a focal point that draws the eye. It can be anything, but oftentimes a plant that stands out from its neighbors will do the trick. Make a plan for your garden. This way, you will remember […]

Avoid damage from the sun by dressing correctly when you garden. Always apply sunscreen with an adequate SPF level. Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes. Finally, throw on a wide-brimmed hat to protect your scalp. Utilizing the correct sun protection makes it less likely that sunburn will occur and decreases the chance that skin cancer […]

Find some plants that will give you a higher yield. Many times, a cold-tolerant or disease-resistant hybrid can have a higher yield versus traditional ones. Divide irises. You can increase the number of irises you have by splitting clumps that are overgrown. You can do this by simply picking up bulbous irises once the foliage […]

When you grow veggies in a garden, you need to ensure they get at least six hours of good sunlight each day. Many types of veggies require this amount in order to thrive and produce the food source that you are hoping for. Some flowers need the same thing. When gardening, beware of stink bugs […]

Spray fragrances such as old perfume or aftershave on grass around your garden to help keep your dog away from the plants. This will mask any scents that might attract your dog and make your garden less interesting to him. Utilize fall colors. It’s common for deciduous shrubs, vines, and trees to wait for autumn […]

Slowly acclimatize your plants to the outside environment to keep from shocking them. Try to place them in the new area for a couple of hours at a time the first day. As time goes by, slowly increase the time they spent outdoors. At week’s end, the plants should be welcoming of their new home. […]

Whether you have been gardening for a few days or a few decades, you must never deviate from the instructions on the labeling of all implements and chemicals. Some of the chemicals in these products can cause skin irritation, or worse, if you fail to take this simple precaution. Keep yourself safe and always follow […]