No matter the size or condition of your yard, you can turn your lawn into a garden. You can also start small by turning a portion of your yard into a garden, and watch it grow year after year. Read on to learn how to turn your grassy lawn into the glorious garden of your dreams....
If you’re dealing with a lot of weeds or want to create new garden beds in a lawn, you can smother the existing vegetation rather than dig it up. Determine the shape and size of the bed or border, and cover that area with cardboard or thick layers of newspaper. This can be done ...
Earthworms aren’t actually insects per se, but they’re one of the most beneficial bugs out there for the lawn and garden. Earthworms are long, thick worms covered in circular bands from end to end. They range in color from brown to gray to pinkish. How earthworms help your garden Decom...
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Nobody wants dandelions in their yard. Here’s how to dig, spray, or uproot those pesky weeds from your lawn or garden.
Lawn shrimp, also known as Browne’s blechum, may be an unwelcome guest in your yard. These tiny creatures can become a nuisance, and it’s essential to address the issue before they cause significant damage to your lawn or garden. ...
After that, only turn it in one or two more times over the next three to four months and it should be ready to use. Realistically, if you had enough leaves and green material you could cover your vegetable garden and till the entire compost pile into it in the spring. ...
Unless you live where Venus flytraps grow naturally, you probably won't be able to just plop one into the dirt in your garden and watch it grow. However, if you are willing to invest a little time and effort, you can certainly grow cultivated varieties at home. ...
Unless you live where Venus flytraps grow naturally, you probably won't be able to just plop one into the dirt in your garden and watch it grow. However, if you are willing to invest a little time and effort, you can certainly grow cultivated varieties at home. ...
Garden phlox (Phlox paniculata) — mid-summer to fall Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) — summer Tickseed (Coreopsis)— summer to fall Maintenance needs If you’re a pro, feel free to take on more finicky plants like gardenias and delphiniums. If you’re new to gardening, consider native wild...