Whether you are starting from scratch or looking to revamp an existing lawn, there are a few tools you will need to install your new sod. Shovel or turf cutter to remove existing grass, weeds, and debris Garden rake to level and smooth the soil Measuring tape to measure your lawn and ...
Through trial and error, I’ve found the best time to level your yard is in early spring. If you’re doing this to re-sod or re-sow, this gives the best chances for everything to regrow. If you are leveling your yard for other reasons like laying a new garden bed or to make it...
If someone’s garden has a hill or slope in it, you may feel that it is not easy to landscape it productively and attractively. Gardens built on sloped land risk soil erosion and loss of nutrients, poor irrigation, plant harm, etc. However, the reality is it’ssimple to build a rock ...
Knowing how to dig a sloped trench in the right way can help provide extra drainage to your lawn or garden. If you have flat land and are surrounded by hills or property on higher ground, a sloped trench can get rid of excess moisture in your soil. The change in slope does not need ...
As well as making sure your garden receives plenty of sunshine, make sure that it is located on a relatively level area. Gardening on sloped terrain makes managing and tending easier while creating issues related to irrigation or frost protection. ...
String level Garden hose Landscape rake Carpet rake/stiff or power broom Roller, plate compactor, or hand tamp (available from tool rental services) Plastic bender board or concrete for edging (optional) Step-by-step guide to installing artificial grass ...
Discover how to landscape a backyard and the elements to include to make the most of your outdoor space and create your dream garden
A permaculture garden thrives when all the plants aren’t merely coexisting but are harmonizing. When plants work together to perform a function, whatever that may be, the gardener can be said to be following permaculture principles. It’s also something that we can learn from and take with ...
Test fit the tree in the hole, ensuring it will sit at the same level in the new spot. Adjust the depth as necessary by adding soil or digging a bit deeper. Plant the tree, backfilling the hole with the soil you removed. Don’t forget to keep it upright! It’s easy to plant a ...
First of all, it costs less to make for about the same amount of useful space. Since it leans to a solid structure wall, this greenhouse type is more resistant to extreme weather. Thanks to the solid back wall, a lean-to greenhouse retains heat more efficiently — sometimes to a point ...