Start with long-stemmed flowers, which hold onto their colors better than shorter varieties. Select perennials like phlox and iris as well as
How to Prevent Weeds in Vegetable Garden
Weeds compete for water, nutrients and sunlight with your vegetable plants in your garden. Even light cultivation such as tilling the soil brings
How to Grow a Cut Flower Garden
Plant your cut flower garden in rows or plots for ease of watering, weeding and harvesting. Consider your USDA growing zone when selecting plants that
How to Start a Vegetable Garden in Your Backyard
Just like all plants, vegetables need sunlight in order to initiate photosynthesis. Make sure your garden receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight
How to Keep Weeds Out of Your Vegetable Garden
"One year's seeding = seven years' weeding". Plucking young and small weeds early can prevent them from going to seed. Garden designs that encourage
How to Layout a Flower Garden
Repetition is key when designing flower gardens. By repeating specific colors, shapes, and plants over multiple beds in your beds, they create an
How to Start a Vegetable Garden From Scratch
Beginning a vegetable garden from scratch may seem daunting for beginners. The first step should be identifying what varieties of crops to grow.
How to Plant a Flower Garden
Acknowledging the growing zone and first and last frost dates of your garden will enable you to make informed decisions when it comes to selecting
How to Get Rid of Grass in Vegetable Gardens
Weeds compete for water, nutrients, and growing space with vegetable plants while providing shelter to insects that could damage them. Control weeds