Gardening Advice
Plain and Simple
No matter what your garden dreams--window boxes, vegetables or flower beds—you want gardening advice you can understand and put into action. Our expert gardening tips are organized into simple steps to save you time and money.
Garden Planning
Who wants to pick a garden from a magazine only to find it doesn’t fit their climate, soil type or budget? Instead, begin by asking yourself
three simple questions
. Then use our convenient
garden planning form
to get control of your project from the start.For some general gardening advice to get your your creative juices flowing, consider our garden design ideas. Or go directly to: When planning an organic vegetable garden, it is important to consider the
particular requirements of each species you wish to plant.
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Composting
After you create a garden plan, composting is an important next step. It feeds your garden organically, recycles kitchen and yard waste you would otherwise throw away, and saves you money. Since
compost
takes a few weeks to form, start it as part of your garden installation plan. Then a constant supply will be available whenever your garden needs it. There are several outdoor composting systems from which to choose. Or compost quickly and cleanly indoors using red worms. Build Your Soil
You need to know what types of soil you're working with. As the old saying goes, "garbage in--garbage out." Give your plants the greatest chance of success by taking a little time to provide them the best foundation for growing. To
know your soil,
all you need is your hands, an old mayonnaise jar and a pH test kit. Save Work and Water with Mulch
Inexpensive organic materials such as wood chips, leaves or dried grass clippings can be used as garden or landscape mulch. Or use stone or shredded rubber to get a different look. Most
mulch materials
will give you weed control and save you watering costs. Identifying Garden Pests and Diseases
This is a science unto itself. You can effectively manage many of the problems you will face by adopting a system of best practices to discourage pests and disease. When they do arise, free expert help is at your disposal, no matter where you live.
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