It can take a lot of work to create your dream garden and along the way you’re sure to have a lot of questions. I’m here to help! In this section you can learn about topics like mulch, what to plant together, and how to get rid of weeds.
Rocks are commonly used for landscaping purposes. Generally speaking, rocks are a good way of preventing weeds and grass from growing, but this tends to be in larger areas. Even then, you may still experience trouble with grass and weeds growing through areas of the rocks. While that amount is usually minimal in nature, that…
Known by its botanical name of Campus radicans, the flowering trumpet vine spans over a wide area of the U.S. Some gardeners consider the vine invasive and seek methods to get rid of it. Other gardeners prefer to contain the vine so they can highlight its lovely yet unruly beauty. The following information can help…
If you’re planning on using raised container beds in your garden, you’d be right to wonder what to put on the bottom of it because the entire structure depends on good drainage. It’s all well and good using well-draining soil but all that moisture needs to go somewhere. The versatility of raised garden beds means…
Many yards have those spots that are often wet. It could be a water collection zone, an area that constantly gets sprayed, or just a target for most sprinkles. At the end of the line, that area keeps getting a lot of water, and there isn’t much you can do about it. You want to…
When it comes to making sure that your yard remains in as good condition as possible, there are many ways to ensure that this happens. High maintenance is always the most effective answer, but not everyone has the time to deal with trying to maintain a large lawn. The next best option is to tackle…
You take the time to plan out your own perfect little garden and everything is going well. You get such enjoyment every time you walk outside and see the colorful blooms and inhale the luscious scents. You are beaming with pride but then something catches your eye. It appears that some grass has found its…
Many, many people love to eat strawberries. However, when strawberries are invasively growing on your property and obstructing your lawn and gardening areas, they can be much less enjoyable. Unfortunately, wild strawberries are stubborn and persistent, meaning that they are incredibly hard to get rid of. Thankfully, there are a few different methods that you…
If you’ve read my previous articles, you know that there are certain plants that act as natural pest control. So far, I have mostly focused on repelling bugs inside the house, but now I’m going to turn to backyard pest control. My house came with a large in ground swimming pool. It’s really nice, but…
Just as a coupon queen looks at the Sunday food ads as money at her fingertips, when you see what leaves can do for your garden, you are never going to want to bag them up and leave them for trash pick-up day again! Once you think the leaves from your trees have served their…
You’re finally realizing that your favorite garden bed, one you’ve been tending for years, is really not doing as well as it used to. It could be that the soil in there is just getting old and not able to support plants the way it used to. When Is Soil Considered Old? This is a…