While moss can be pretty and useful in your garden or yard, it can be a slippery hazard on patios and walkways. Be sure you keep these areas clear of moss. You may love having trees or canopies overhanging and shading your patio, but moss loves the shade to grow in. Damp or wet spo...
Irish moss (Sagina subulata) is a moss-like ground cover that you can use to create a living carpet in your garden. It is a good plant for rock gardens or areas that get some foot traffic. It is not really a moss, but it grows into a tight mound just like many types of moss. I...
This method takes a sheet of moss and fixes it in place. It can be tied onto things like logs or rocks. If you want to grow it on soil you can just lay it on bare soil, or use some metal staples to hold it in place. The goal here is keep the moss from moving long enough fo...
Fresh flowers need to be in clean water to prevent them from wilting and eventually dying. But you can also extend their life by trimming their stems when you get them home. Adding a bit of plant food to the vase can also help your cut flowers last longer. Place them in a shaded and...
Once your compost is done, it is ready to use. Finished composts can do the following: Improve the soil structure in your garden or yard Increase the activity of soil microbes Enhance the nutrients of your soil Improve the chemistry of your soil, particularly the degree of acidity (pH) Insu...
Don’t mulch too early in the fall, except for in bare, unplanted garden beds to prevent erosion. The soil will not cool down quickly, and plants may continue to grow. New growth may not harden off and can be damaged by winter cold. Also, mulching in the fall keeps the soil wet, ...
Plant in early spring or fall. Choose a spot that gets at least five hours of full sun (more is even better and more sun = more blooms). Space peonies three feet apart. Dig hole twice as wide as the root ball but only 1/2 inch deeper. Add one part peat moss to three parts soil...
Rosemary should be planted in the spring, after the threat of frost. In most climates,rosemary should be planted in the springafter the danger of frost has passed. Whether you are planting in a pot or in the garden, this allows the Mediterranean herb to develop its roots during the warmest...
7 Alternatives To Peat Moss That Are Better For the Planet Provide Shade Solar sails are a great way to protect your plants from the blazing sun. Giving your garden some partial shade during periods of extreme heat can help reduce temperatures. ...
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