Many homeowners would like a garden full of thick green grass that isn’t infested with insects, diseases and weeds. This is not usually what they begin with but with Scott lawn care products, you can make your lawn a healthy one.
Scott lawn care has been in operation for many decades. The business can be found all over the United States, North America and Europe. (more…)
There’s nothing quite like the pleasure of growing, harvesting and eating your own vegetables. Absolutely nothing can be fresher than vegetables that you grow yourself. My family always had a small garden and we grew tomatoes and peppers, some lettuce and eggplant. This year we added green beans to our list of vegetables. My husband and I love them and I found them a “snap” to grow, freeze and cook. (more…)
Compost is formed when garden debris is allowed to decay. It is an organic matter. If you want to succeed as an organic gardener, you must take full advantage of using compost. It is good for increasing the fertility of the soil for planting seeds. It also forms an useful element for greenhouse and potting soil development. The nutrient value of cost depends on the fertilizers and other nutrient-rich materials which are added to it as it goes through the decomposing process. (more…)
Xeriscaping is a low maintenance form of gardening with drought resistant plants. It is low maintenance as you don’t have to go out everyday and tend to your plants and water them. It is also better for environmental conservation as your garden will not require inordinate amounts of water. This is a great solution if you don’t have the time to maintain a lush garden or if you live in a region which does not receive much rainfall. Leave it to the beautiful state of Colorado to have created and really innovated Xeriscaping. (more…)
Earthworms are of great value when it comes to the health of your garden. The several benefits include : converting organic materials into absorbable nutrients, loosening of the soil enabling healthy root growth as ell as enhancing water and air circulation. They dig out deep-rooted minerals and other nutrients, making it easier for plants to absorb them. (more…)
Your Guide to Soil Preparation
What follows are general rules or guidelines for preparing any garden for planting.
Preparing a garden bed before you plant will greatly improve your gardens performance, and promote healthy vigorous growth from any plant you choose.
Most often preparing for planting is done in the spring, and involves tilling or turning the ground, and at the same time adding generous amounts of organic material and some type of fertilizer. (more…)
Fertilizers - Pro’s and Con’s
The following is in no way intended to be the last word on the chemical-vs-organic debate, but rather a basic outline describing the pros and cons of each.
If you were to ask 100 people for their opinions on this subject, you might well receive a hundred different points of view. (more…)
No matter how impressive your house may be, nothing can ruin the picture faster than a dull, uninteresting and ill-kept garden. In fact, even the most unremarkable home can be transformed into something extraordinary when the gardens surrounding it are beautiful, well cared for and enhanced with special outdoor items like statues and gazebos. (more…)
There are a number of watering methods that have proven to be effective in the home garden.
In this article, we will focus on one that emphasizes conservation and yet will promote lush and vigorous growth, no matter what varieties of plants you grow.
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Due to the small area available to some homeowners and apartment dwellers, patios and small gardens may seem like a challenge to landscape.
What follows are a few simple tips and strategies designed to maximize space, and help you create a lush and vibrant outdoor living area.
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