If you've been wanting to know how to mulch your gardens the correct way, the way the pros do it, that make your gardens look neat and tidy, plus have healthy beautiful plants, we have the answers in this article. To some, it may seem simple, and yes, it is. However, there are a...
There is a lot of information out there about using colored mulch and the same question inevitably comes up... "Is dyed mulch safe?" To answer this important question, we need to examine the ingredients of dyed mulch. If you're buying bagged mulch, it's easy to read the label to find out this information. Purchasing...
If you've heard the term foundation planting but want to know specifically what that is, as well as what makes a good foundation plan, we have the answers here. A foundation planting is a garden that is located adjacent to the foundation or exterior walls of your home. If you're garden is adjacent to...
In this section you will learn all about preparing your gardens as well as maintaining them after they've been planting. These two topics are important to get right. Do them wrong and your plants may struggle and possibly not survive. Here's a synopsis of this section to help you find the information you need...
The topic of garden design can be a hefty topic indeed. When we talk about the overall design of a garden there is really no limits to the imagination. It's like art. No two are the same yet each one tells a story or conveys a feeling. If you get to this point with...
Let me ask you a question. When you think about your flowers, shrubs and your planting beds, and you think about redoing them or replanting them, do you think about which plants you want to use? Of course. Do you think about how much they are going to cost? Naturally. Now answer this… “Do...
If you've heard your friends, family or other gardeners talk about amending the soil of their gardens, then you probably know this is something that's important. You've probably asked the question: “What are soil amendments?” but gotten mixed, confusing answers. More importantly, you probably want to know how to use them in your gardens,...
Weeds. They are an eyesore! They are unwanted! They are pervasive! If you've read lots of articles or watched videos on how to get rid of weeds but you still cannot elimate them, here's an answer to your prayers. We want to tell you about the method we've used for years that we think...
We know that if you're a gardener, you want plants that are big, beautiful and healthy. For that to happen you need the right growing conditions. Follow our guide below for how to prepare a flower bed and you'll be well on your way to a great looking garden. This handy guide applies whether...
