Depending on what type of mulch you use, it can also have other benefits. Organic mulches help retain moisture in the soil and improve soil structure, enabling plants to cope better in droughts. A thick layer of mulch can also help protect the roots of half-hardy plants against frosts. Ino...
Many small farmers use this type of raised bed or raised row gardening to help soil drain more quickly and to add additional amendments to the top inches of soil for shallow crops and to help seedlings get established better. But many gardeners opt for beds that are built with sides. Does ...
To protect flower beds and individual trees and shrubs from these garden pests, use wire fencing made of ¼-inch thick hardware cloth. Place the cloth around the base of trees and shrubs and bury it 4 to 6 inches in the ground, making sure it reaches 18 to 24 inches high. Use the...
There are a variety of cost considerations to think about when you add a rain garden. You may need a permit or to think about undergroundutilitiesif you live in an urban or suburban area. You also may need to add additional soil, soil additives and plants to the garden, and plants typic...
Grow carrots in loose soil free of stone and obstacles; this will allow the roots to grow straight and unimpeded. Roots will fork if they hit an obstacle. Grow carrots in soil rich in organic matter; feed carrot beds with aged compost. Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilizers; too much nitrogen can...
with the spike side up in your flower bed, on top of your car, or wherever cats like to hang out. The plastic spikes won’t hurt cats but will make them uncomfortable. If you don’t like the look of a carpet runner in your garden, cover it with a light layer of soil or mulch....
How do you deprive the weed seeds in your lawn of the light they need to grow? Simply raise the height on your mower. Raising your mowing height decreases weed pressure because, like a tall forest, the grass blades will shade the soil. This shade prevents weeds from getting the sunlight ...
Add potassium-rich material such as greensand to the planting bed; also add phosphorus-rich material like phosphate rock. Add plenty of well-aged compost to planting beds before planting. In regions where the soil is sandy or where there is heavy rain, supplement the soil with nitrogen. Addin...
For larger varieties, install support structures such as stakes, and try not to walk in mum beds to avoid compacting the soil. How to grow from seed Growing Mums from seed is often the best way to get the exact colors and flower forms that you want. About 6 weeks before the last frost...
6 |Install flower garden edging When you have dug and amended flower beds this way, they usually end up being higher than the ground around them. Which means the dirt tends to wash away when it rains. Not only does it look messy, but it also erodes soil from your flower garden. ...