Clay soil is the bane of many gardeners, but theres at least one good thing you can do with the sticky stuff -- make seed balls. The process is simple and fun as patting mud into delectable fantasies or rolling
Choose Your Grass A beautiful lawn completes a yard. Whether youre starting a new lawn or reviving an existing one, it helps to approach the growing of grass the way you would any other plant. A lawn is made up
Whats the Difference Between Hulled and Unhulled Grass Seed?
Hulled grass seed is seed that has its outer husk removed before its packaged for sale. It makes little difference which type you use, except that with hulled seed youre getting more seed for your dollar because y
Water Give all of your plants a good drink, especially your trees. Their roots need plenty of moisture to make it through the upcoming months. Before autumn begins, find out how to tend your garden at the end of su
When choosing tools for mowing, edging, repairing, aerating, and topdressing, durability is an important factor, along with ease of maintenance, convenience, and safety features. Select the right type of equipment
A garden filled with fragrant flowers, lush shrubs, winding paths, and raised beds is a beautiful thing to behold. Now, imagine for a moment that youre blind: How do you navigate those paths? Or perhaps you suff
continue reading below You might want live greenery to improve indoor scenery. Or maybe you have your sights set on garden-fresh produce or beautiful bouquets. Whatever your gardening fancy, you can ma
Its an instant fix and, when properly installed, sod eliminates problems with soil erosion, mud, and weeds. And you can lay it almost any time during the growing season. Professionally raised grass in high-quali
Seasonal Landscape Maintenance
continue reading below Just as your yard has four distinct seasons of growth and rest, it has four distinct seasons of landscape maintenance. What you have to do depends on the time of year and the type of tr
Before You Go Do a little research. Spend time reading garden magazines and then take note of favorite plants, tools, and tips in a garden journal or folder. Youll be more likely to buy plants that thrive and ga
Are There Any Pet-Friendly Weed Killers for Lawns?
Thanks for writing. It depends on what type of lawn weeds you have. If theyre annual weeds, like crabgrass, then you can use a product containing corn gluten. You need to use it early in the season --- like around
Buffalograss A drought-resistant native, Buffalograss prefers life on the dry side and will form a thick turf that rarely grows more than 8 inches tall. If rainfall and irrigation are scarce, the plants will tur
What is one of the easiest ways to tell if your gardens soil is healthy? Turn over a spade full of earth and count three or four earthworms squiggling away -- its a sign of rich, productive soil. The more earthw
Taking care of your lawn can be a chore. Maintaining a good stand of turf requires mowing, trimming, fertilizing, and heading off or curing problems. If youd rather leave the job up to someone else, consider hir
Choosing Plants from a Nursery
Types of Plants in Nurseries As you walk through the nursery, youll discover that plants are available in three forms: balled-and-burlapped (typically bigger trees and shrubs with burlap wrapped around the root
continue reading below One of the best early-summer afternoons I can remember is eating cherries in the garden with my sister and seeing who could spit a cherry pit the farthest. (Yes, girls can spit,
There is no doubt about it; working in heavy soil is a pain in the back. It sticks to your shoes and your tools and seems to be a more challenging option than gardening with sand. But with all the hard work, cla
Step 1. If you water annuals from overhead, do so early enough in the day that the foliage dries before nightfall. A watering-hose attachment provides a gentle spray. continue reading below Step
Garden phlox is susceptible tomildew, especially when the plantsare growing in dense clumps. Thinning and deadheading are two measures that add to the good looks of your garden. Thinning refers to selectively el
All gardens benefit from regular additions of soil amendments. Apply amendments individually or in combination each season and whenever you plant. Spread compost, manure, and peat three inches deep on top of soi
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