To ensure a healthy garden, make sure you surround your plants with a few inches of good organic mulch. Mulch will keep soil moist for longer. In addition, mulch will help you to prevent weeds. That helps you save a great deal of effort and time in weed eradication. You can keep your dog away […]

Bulbs will give you wonderful flowers that you can enjoy in early spring and right through the summer. Planting and growing bulbs is very simple, and once planted the bulbs will grow for years. Choose from the variety of bulbs that bloom at various times of the growing season for a garden of color all […]

Starting a garden which is pest-free is easy, if you have healthy soil. If you create healthy plants, they are going to be stronger and therefore, less likely to succumb to diseases and insects. For healthy plants, start with healthy soil that is properly amended and free of chemicals in order to avoid salt accumulation. […]

One good way to create layers for a compost pile is to add plant materials to big plastic bags. You can do this during the fall once the leaves have been raked. The bagged leaves should be stored in a warm area over winter. In the spring, your leaves will be a good addition for […]

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 […]