Some blow in as seeds, some germinate from seeds that were lying dormant in the soil when you dig in the garden, and some come in with compost and mulch, but most are invaders from the edge. So what edging do you have to stop them? Maybe you have plastic, metal, wood, or no defi...
Before you install any edging, cut a clean edge between your lawn and flowerbeds (or any other area you're edging) to delineate the border. You can use a marker, such as a flat piece of wood, string, or garden hose to map out the borders of your flowerbeds (or whatever area you'...
Plastic edging is a handy device to keep one yard feature out of the other. Along the border between a garden and the lawn, the edging helps keep grass from invading the garden bed. When used on either side of a walkway surrounded by flower beds or grass, the edging helps keep dirt, ...
If there’s no border already around the area where your artificial lawn will be, you’ll need to create one. Using a plastic bender board or a concrete wall can keep the grass from separating down the line. Any border should be short enough not to protrude above the grass level and di...
and then dig out the crown located just below ground level. Pour vinegar or boiling water over the plant. If you have a larger area of hostas that you want to remove, cut the leaves off, remove the crowns, and then cover the area with black plastic for the rest of the growing season...
Achieve the rustic charm of reclaimed wood countertops without the cost or hassle with this easy DIY guide which uses new wood and some creative staining to create the farmhouse wood countertops of your dreams. If you like this post you’ll also want to check out this popular Painted Faux ...
to open their gorgeous homes and spectacular grounds, for the day, as a fundraiser for The Lenox Garden Club. People from far and wide traveled to Great Barrington, Massachusetts for the “sold out” tour. This blog post shows some of the well-appointed rooms and grounds at Blue Stone Mano...
Small-Space Shade Garden Plan Illustration by Mavis Augustine Torke Situate thissmall-space shade gardenunderneath a tree or in an unused nook to bring color to low-light areas. Shade-loving perennials anchor this garden design, while four wax begonias add interest around the rocks. ...
Is your garden ready for the winter? Preparing your garden for the winter – whether it’s outside or inside a greenhouse – takes time and effort that you might not have. Instead of fussing over your flowers and other foliage, why not hire a professional gardener to take care of them ...
This sweetly scented beauty forms smaller mounds 12 to 18 inches tall and wide. It’s a wonderful choice for edging walkways or garden beds. The fragrant flowers also make this a tasty edible lavender. ‘Hidcote Blue’ lavender (Lavandula angustifolia‘Hidcote Blue’) has a compact shape and ...