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 ...
Water the compost, allow to drain away, and use the dibber or pencil to make a deep hole in the middle of each pot of compost. Gently tease the seedlings apart, and place one in each pot of compost, in the middle of the hole. The bottom leaves of the seedling should be just above...
Jaimie is 8 months pregnant with our second child...which makes gardening...difficult. So, doing a DIY Raised Planter Box seemed like a great way to help her not need to lean over in the garden but still be able to get some
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...
Learn how to make or start a fairy garden in your home, yard, or garden with this step-by-step DIY fairy garden tutorial for kids and adults!
There are many reasons to garden in raised beds. They drain well and help prevent erosion. They warm up early in the spring and give you a longer growing season since the soil raised above the ground warms up more quickly. Raised beds give you control over the soil you put in them, ...
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 ...
Read how to build a raised garden bed to grow your own food this summer! Check out my step-by-step tutorial showing you how to build a frugal raised garden bed to save money on food and eat healthier!
There are even more great plants to complement your in-ground pool that don’t fall under the category of trees or shrubs. Try out grasses and succulents:Ornamental grasses and succulents are relatively low-maintenance options that can make a statement when used effectively with the rest of yo...
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...