Garden Care Explained

It’s not what you start with when it comes to the quality of the soil in your garden, but the results you have when the preparation has finished that really matters. With the correct information and procedures you can make any soil fertile but the key factor here is getting the [...]

When you notice yellowing or browning on the leaves of your plants then it’s quite possible you have leaf scorch. It generally begins on the edges or the tips of the leaves and eventually will cover the whole of the leaf. Sometimes the leaves will fall off.
It is usually caused by [...]

As well as drainage and irrigation there are other areas that can enhance your lawn and make it look more beautiful and more enjoyable.
Regular mowing, catching of the grass clippings and also rolling will help to maintain the condition of your lawn.
There are people who believe that cutting the lawn [...]

There is nothing quite like a good condition, well maintained lawn to set off your garden. It’s the finishing touch, just like a frame around a painting.
Preparation when the lawn is first laid can make maintenance a whole lot easier and the finished result will look better too.
Simple things like [...]

For your plants to survive it is essential to have an effective watering plan and this can be made somewhat easier by installing an irrigation system.
There are many products on the market that allow the home handy person to install their own irrigation system.
The first thing you will need to [...]

As houseplants are living in an unnatural environment we need to give them extra care to get the best results.
They will require all the elements of outdoor plants in their need for good nutrients, water, ventilation, light and a suitable climate.
Without this balance they will soon wither and die. It [...]

There is a great sense of satisfaction knowing that you will be able to wander down to your own garden and pick the vegetables that you have been growing and then cook them and eat them for your dinner.
You will never be able to get vegetables as fresh as that from [...]

If you are growing plants in baskets there are a few things that you will need to take care of if the plants are to survive. Obviously you will need to start with the best and healthiest seeds or plants.
It is important that you choose good quality container mix too. There are [...]

Ground cover has many different uses in the garden. It can be used to help reduce the amount of weeds that will appear in the garden by covering over the space between plants where the weeds might grow.
There is a downside to this though, as weeding can become a bit more difficult [...]