Choose perennials and annuals with a range of colors and shapes to bring flowers bloom all season long. Look for repeat performers that won't become
How to Prepare Soil For Vegetable Gardening
Step one in starting your garden should be finding an area with full sunlight - vegetables require at least 6 hours per day of direct sun for optimal
How to Plant a Cut Flower Garden
An ideal spot for planting cutting flower gardens should be in an open, sunny location with well-draining soil, which also includes compost or organic
How to Grow a Cut Flower Garden
At the outset of starting a cut flower garden, deciding what flowers you want to grow should be your primary priority. Most blooms require fertile,
How to Fertilize Vegetable Garden
Many gardeners must supplement the natural supply of nutrients in their vegetable garden soil with both organic and inorganic fertilizers, to meet
How Often Water Vegetable Garden
As a rule of thumb, vegetable crops should be watered enough to keep the soil moist. Overwatering causes shallow roots to form quickly, becoming
How to Layout a Flower Garden
No matter if you are starting from scratch or revamping existing flower beds, look at them with an analytical eye. Be ruthless about weeding out
How to Plant a Flower Garden
No matter if you are planting seeds, seedlings, bulbs or perennial flowers - be sure to dig holes large enough for their roots! When working the soil
What to Plant in Vegetable Garden
Nothing beats the pleasure of harvesting delicious tomatoes, crisp green beans and fragrant herbs from your own garden to add delicious meals each