Landscape mounds and berms are a great way to add interest to your yard and landscape. They’re straight forward to build if you follow these simple design guidelines. What is a Berm? Berms are raised mounds of soil, dirt, or buried material. Berms adorned with appropriate shrubs, trees, or flowers are used for a variety…
Unfortunately, climate change is threatening the gardening experience. There have been changes and more changes are coming. Fortunately, gardeners can play an important role to help adapt and mitigate the climate change threat and contribute to a greener future. We discuss climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies which are in our control, things you can…
Did you know that mulch can also create a great habitat for fungi? Many fungi are actually inherent components of this diverse, biological ecosystem. And when fungus develops on mulch, you may want to get rid of some of it. YELLOW FUNGUS is mostly just unsightly but can be left to run its course. The…
The canna lily plant is a flamboyant summer flowering plant with a bold look. The plant grows from thick, fleshy bulbs. Canna is a genus in the banana family called Cannaceae. These beautiful garden plants are low maintenance, easy to grow herbaceous perennials. Canna flowers during summer time in various vibrant flowers in color of red, yellow or orange. They go in and out of gardening style.
A fall gardening checklist is provided below to assist you in completing tasks. Take out your pen or pencil and jot down any ideas you have for your garden, just like making a shopping list for fall planting. When autumn arrives, you’ll have a plethora of fall gardening ideas and a plethora of ways to…
Perhaps you’ve just let things get a bit overgrown in your garden. Or you’ve moved into a new property where the garden hasn’t had much attention. No worries, there are plenty of simple ways you can transform your garden and outdoor space. In this article, we cover some quick and easy tips for transforming a…
Firstly, upgrading your garden won’t happen if you aren’t willing to experiment with landscaping and do yard work. However, we want to offer you our best advice on what it takes to have a long-lasting, beautiful garden. Maintenance Tasks You Need to Do Before Summer Spring is the key moment when you should dedicate your…
It is imperative that soil contains vitamins, nutrients, and organic matter that can feed the plants, as well as give the roots plenty of room to expand. As more people have limited access to large lots of land with loose, rich soil, raised beds and container gardens are becoming a popular option.
Healthy soil full of the right nutrients is vital if you want to grow anything from flowers to vegetables in your garden. If you struggle to get your plants to flourish, then it’s likely that there’s a problem with your soil. These tips will help you to improve your garden soil this spring and give…
Unfortunately, one of the most severe issues you will face off is the fight with pests. I will list you here some basic strategies you should consider before you decide what to plant.
Colour is coming back to my garden. The crocuses are jewel-like in the early morning, the bloodroot opens up to the spring sunshine, and the daffodils are ready to burst into flower. Greetings fellow gardeners, This very early spring seems to be continuing. The too-many cats are sniffing the air in the screened porch, and…
We all know now that gardens and gardening enhance the wellbeing and happiness of people. That includes enjoying not only the beauty and the fruits of gardens, but also the satisfying work that creates this bounty These basic general tips and reminders reflect only my personal approach and ideas about what is most important in…
The 12 essential gardening tools you cannot do without if you intend to start a successful garden. Having these tools in your shed is the first step to becoming an avid gardener by making your work easier and enjoyable. Read on to find out why they are essential.
Leaf mold is the best use of fall leaves and it’s so simple to make, even if you’ve never gardened before, you’ll ace it.
Japanese gardens have been fascinating and enchanting people for thousands of years with their incredible aesthetic appeal and relaxing atmosphere. For a western viewer, no feature better encompasses these attributes than their beautifully designed bridges.
it’s best to grow your own chamomile. It is so easy to grow, and when you produce it yourself you know, it is natural and pure.
You’ve heard that adding coffee grounds to your compost speeds decomposition and adds much-needed nitrogen to the compost. Coffee grounds are good for plants in the garden. We explain why and identify specific vegetables, plants and flowers that can benefit. In a related article, read about coffee grounds and other techniques to improve soil. Coffee…
Just how important are garden hand tools? Well, you wouldn’t have much of a garden without them. Hand planting tools constitute the backbone of all gardening… they always have and always will. Unless you are planting and cultivating acres of ground, you will use gardening tools almost exclusively. Where Are Tools For Planting used? Your…
Soil Preparation for Grass Seed To prepare the soil for grass seed: Remove any dead grass or weeds and break up any hardened or compacted soil. Consider aerating the soil. Also consider a layer top soil, perhaps mixed with compost and/or peat moss. The goal here is for grass seeds to have loose, quality soil…
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