You can either build you lawn from seeds or from sods. Some grass like buffalo grass and centipede grass comes sold as sods (small sprigs or plugs) which you can plant in your lawn. It is best to grow you lawn from seeds though, it is cheaper and you have more control. The timing is … Read more
Did you know that in America alone 210 million tons of solid waste is produced each year? Most of the waste is disposed off in municipal landfills. Recycling and compositing are the two viable alternatives for reducing the amount of waste generated. Recycling paper, plastic and cardboard can save close to 56 million tons of … Read more
Annuals vary in their sizes and their climatic requirements. Certain annual flowering plants prefer regions with warm climate while some do well in regions where cold climate is predominant. If you buy the local annuals from the nearby nursery in your area, it is a given that it would do well in your garden. If … Read more
Your choice of shrubs may vary between evergreen shrubs and flowering shrubs. The evergreen shrubs may be broad leafed or needle shaped and they come in several varieties. They stay consistently green through out and are useful as a long term landscape plan. Several evergreen bushes and shrubs grow in a dense fashion which adds … Read more
When you start off, all you have in a barren yard which you want to convert into a garden. The task is not as complex or arduous as it seems at first. Some simple planning and reality checks can help you decide the course of action. Once you have the suitable conditions in place you … Read more
In this article we are going to look at what composting is and offer some basic instructions for building a compost tumbler or a tumbling composter. Composting is an excellent and eco friendly way of turning your kitchen and garden wastes into useful nutrient rich soil byproduct that can be vital for the healthy growth … Read more
The advantage you get out of growing plants from seeds is that many varieties can only be grown (that are not locally available) and it’s cheaper that buying from a nursery. You can order any variety of a specific plant simply by browsing through a mail order seed catalog or several online seed catalogs. You … Read more
This article is more focused towards beginners in the arena of vegetable gardening. Creating the right layout is fundamental to the success of your vegetable garden. Moreover a proper layout will ensure that you don’t spoil the aesthetic appeal of your garden. Setting up a vegetable garden can be looked at as a four step … Read more
Strawberry plants lend well to container gardening. To grow strawberries in strawberry pots makes it even prettier and more convenient. The second best way would be to grow strawberries in hanging pots. In this article we will discuss both these methods and provide you with tips and suggestions for the same. There are various varieties … Read more
Tomatoes are among the vegetable plants that can be easily grown in containers or pots while generating the same yield as produced by a garden planted crop. There are several cultivars or breeds of tomatoes specifically developed for container planting. Growing tomatoes in pots is all about choosing the appropriate variety, providing the right micro-climate, … Read more