First, you will need to decide on your location. A garden needs at least 8 hours of sun. Make sure that there are no trees casting shade over your chosen spot to prevent sufficient sunlight, and check it multiple times throughout the day before you make that final decision on where to ...
Whether planting into garden soil or in a container, create a hole which matches the depth and width of the plant roots. If you are growing the Sedum in a container, make sure to provide good drainage at the base so that excess water can drain away. Using horticultural grit andMiracle-Gr...
Fairy gardens allow the space for magical creatures of all kinds to find their way into your home or garden. Best of all, there are as many ways to make a fairy garden as there are ways to enjoy these sweet, whimsical creations. They can be as small as a teacup or as large as a ...
You should always at least do a quick google search before you try any new technique. Why make your plants be the guinea pig of an experiment that someone else has already tried before? For example, it may seem like a good idea to give your growing cannabis Miracle-Gro nutrients because ...
To avoid stagnant water, do not let the level of water rise above the soil. Allow the soil to settle for about a week before planting. Spruce it up Sometimes your bog garden may need a little sparkle to make it look just right. Consider installing paver stones or a walkway around your...
To make a path of brick, stone or concrete slabs, you should give the solid material a well-drainedbase. First, mark the sides of the path by dropping two lines of crushed white stone on the ground. For a straight path, guide yourself with sticks. You can get nice smooth rounded edges...
Add enough material so that when stones or bricks are in place, their top sides are a little above ground level. Make the surface slope to one side if the path is narrow or have the slope move to the sides from the center if the path is wide. Put each stone or brick in place ...
This step-by-step guide will teach you how to build a raised flower garden, a type of garden that is elevated above the ground.
Raised garden beds:This option allows growing plants to be in soil higher than ground level. Most people use wooden frames to create raised garden beds for better soil drainage and fewer pests. Building raised beds takes time and money. However, they make sense if you're less mobile or have...
Want to know how to make grass greener? It’s a simple process and here we take you through what to do step-by-step.