Growing a flower garden offers rich rewards: beauty, aroma and the regular pleasure of getting your hands in the dirt and tending living things. That’s why it’s so worthwhile to learn how to start a flower garden. Are you interested in discovering more about how to start a new garden bed? Whether you’re a veteran […]
The foundation for a plentiful garden is quality soil. When you have rich, healthy earth, you can cultivate bigger, stronger plants more naturally, with fewer fertilizers or pesticides involved. This is why learning how to prepare soil for a garden is worthwhile. By focusing on soil health, you can give your garden a beneficial jumpstart […]
The first and most obvious reason is that gardens need to be protected from the cold weather. Covering semi-tender plants such as strawberries with a light layer of mulch can help shield against frost. The same holds true for young trees and shrubs, which may not yet have developed a robust root system. Wrapping young […]
When most homeowners think about lawn care, they often turn to seed and fertilizer to revitalize a yard. However, those landscaping materials won’t help your property if the soil is in poor condition. If your lawn is patchy, thatched or dead, it could be in need of soil aeration — a process that breaks up […]
While the weather is getting colder, there is still plenty of time to implement fall flower garden ideas and get your green space ready to thrive in the spring. Read on to learn how to prepare your garden for fall and winter, including soil amendments and what to plant. Prep the Lawn and Garden Good fall garden cleanup starts […]
Shady lawns can be difficult to landscape without the right plants. Homeowners and gardeners who have shady properties must be careful to pick plants that can grow under these challenging conditions. Not all shade is created equal. Some properties are only shady at certain times of the day, while others are shady from morning to […]
A soil auger is a handy tool to have for lots of reasons. You’ll find that there are several ways that these tools let you get more done in the garden — while saving you time, money and strain on your hands and back. Here are some auger tips, along with some of the top […]
If you’re new to gardening, then you’re probably wondering where to get started. Spring can often be a hectic time of year — so many tasks to do and only so much time to get them done. That’s why we’ve created this list of essential spring gardening tips. Follow this list so that your springtime gardening […]
There are certain home gardening tips that all gardeners need to know. Chief among them are tips for transferring starter plants outdoors, whether those plants are from the greenhouse or plants that you started yourself. These tips apply to both vegetables and flowers — any annuals that you would plant in spring. Use these tips as a […]
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Not sure where to start? Our auger guide will help you determine the right size, the right drill, and the right approach to every garden or landscape digging project.
