Savvy gardeners swear by heavy-duty, molded plastic for shaping neat edges of beds. Available from garden centers, nurseries, and mail order suppliers in rolls of flat, 4- to 6-inch-tall plastic, the edging inst
Make More Ferns by Sprouting Spores
There are a couple of ways to make more of the ferns in your garden. You can wait for them to grow (some spread faster than others) and divide them. Or collect and sprout their spores.Spores are like little seed
Can I Spray Weed Killer on a Recently Seeded Lawn?
Lawns seeded in spring tend to get weedy, which is one reason why autumn is the recommended time for planting cool-season grasses (such as Kentucky bluegrass and tall fescue). Before applying an herbicide, wa
Seed saving has long been the primary way to pass plants down from generation to generation. Continue the tradition of sharing the best of natures gifts by saving seeds in your garden.The best plants for seed sa
How Many Seeds Should I Start in Each Pot?
Its often good insurance to plant 2 or 3 seeds in each pot, because you wont get guaranteed germination. I usually start many seeds in one small pot, then transplant them to a larger container such as a 4-inch pot
Should I Be Worried About the Leaves in My Yard Turning Yellow?
When you see yellow leaves on a plant, you know theres a problem. Unfortunately, this is the upset stomach of gardening -- yellow leaves represent any number of conditions, including the following: Too much water
After a period of gradually acclimating to the wind and sun outdoors, young plants are ready to go into the garden. This process can be traumatic for the plants, so try to choose an overcast day or wait until la
Layering makes propagating many of your favorite shrubs, vines, and perennials a cinch. In fact, its how many plants spread in nature -- and you might even find that some of the plants in your yard are already layering
Lawn grass fertilizers are primarily nitrogen plus smaller amounts phosphorous and potassium. The three numbers found on each fertilizer package (for example 30-2-3) indicates the percentage of each of these key
Early Spring Check for signs of growth. Did you remember to plant snow crocus last fall? If not, cut forsythia or magnolia branches to bring inside for forcing to get a dose of early spring color. Learn how to f
Perennials bought at retail outlets, such as garden centers and hardware stores, as well as many plants purchased through mail-order companies, are usually packed in pots or cell packs. (Some mail-order plants are
Sainfoin is a fast-spreading plant with attractive flowers, a good cover choice. Each time we plant flowers and vegetables, we deplete the garden soil of vital nutrients and organic matter. Without replenishme
Simple & Sustainable: Compost Bins For Any Budget
Kitchen Compost Pretty enough to place on your kitchen counter, this compost transforms your leftover food scraps into rich soil for your garden! Kitchen Compost Bucket Price: $29.95 SHOP NOW! Shop more Kitche
Common Problems We built the Test Garden on a city lot, and as it turns out, we thereby gave ourselves the same kind of problem that a lot of gardeners face. The problem is dirt, or rather, bad dirt. Fortunately, were
What is the Best Way to Improve Soil in an Established Perennial Bed?
The best way to amend soil in an existing garden is by top-dressing the bed with an inch or two of compost each season. The compost will break down, improving soil structure and fertility. Plus, youll perk up your
Create Rich Soil for Your Garden
Its the dirtiest little secret among gardeners: Soil provides the key to plant health and a gardens vitality. The type and quality of your soil affects not only the success of your garden, but how youll spend mu
How Can I Get Rid of the Black Spots on My Siding Near Mulch?
It sounds as though your mulch has developed "artillery" or "shotgun" fungus (Sphaerobolus stellatus). The black specks are spore masses of the fungus. Artillery fungus has the ability to "
Lawn-Care Calendar for Southern California
Note: Because of this regions climate conditions, a lawn may not be the most budget-friendly or environmentally responsible choice. Check with your countys cooperative extension service to find out if a lawn mak
How Do I Revitalize a Lawn Filled With Crabgrass, Clover, Thatch, and Bare Spots?
Assuming you want to preserve whatever grass is still there, the first thing to do is spray broadleaf weed killer on the lawn to get rid of the clover and other broadleaf weeds, such as dandelions and plantain. If
When perennials bloom poorly or produce little or no seed, they can try again the next year -- but annuals do not get a second chance. And because annuals work hard to form flowers, gardeners want to help them p
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