You’ll have fewer problems with soil compaction. Walking on beds and tamping down of soil can be prevented when your beds are raised. If you have cats or dogs, however, they can still roll over and dig up the soil. Soil gets compacted when it rains too. This is because flooding can occur. The wet […]
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Some people deny the truth that rabbits trouble their gardens because they don’t see bunnies hopping around. But let me share these signs and evidence that can tell you if the rabbits are enjoying the fruits of your labor! Ready to be a detective? You better be! First evidence: Your plants have been cut cleanly. […]
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S Q U I R R E L S. These creatures will make you nuts if you allow them to. Know how you can get rid of them before they can get rid of your whole garden! Let’s start with something easy. Mulch with bare soil. Squirrels will undoubtedly be disheartened to dig if you […]
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Who wants to use a blunt tool? It poses more danger than a sharp one, to be honest! Sharpening your spade might seem useless for most, but in reality, doing it can make a big difference. It will allow you cut through roots, sod, and soil easily. Using a sharp blade will do wonders so […]
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Winterizing your lawn mower for the bone-chilling months is important to protect your lawn mower. Here are the steps you must follow: Remove the remaining unused gas from the tank. If you don’t remove it, it’ll get stale during winter, clog the carburetor, and allow rust to invade. To accomplish this step, you first have […]
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All gardeners must have tools. Tools are like the bullets of the sniper, the pen of the writer, and the vehicle of the driver. Without them, you wouldn’t be able to work. There are countless tools out there but let me just require you with the most needed ones. Here we go! A Hori-Hori – […]
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Contrary to popular belief, having clay soil isn’t a curse. Your garden can still live with it; you don’t have to quit on gardening and settle with plants that aren’t in their highest potential. So, this blog is dedicated for those whose gardens are filled with clay soil but whose heads are filled with hope […]
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A pile of compost is perfect for lazy people who still wants a garden. If you have built one properly, you won’t have to take care of it that much. “Composting is essential.” You probably heard this before. But if you’re new to gardening, composting is the recycling of organic wastes. It’s the act of […]
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Do you know what’s the worst mistake you can make in gardening? It’s making use of lousy soil! Planting in your yard might be exciting as harvesting it but you have to be sure you’re using proper soil—not the thin, cheap one. So what should you do? All you have to do is remember two […]
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Depending on the size and materials you’ll use, a garden bed can be made in one afternoon! Raised garden beds are perfect for those who are having a hard time dealing with encroaching grass. The soil in a raised garden bed won’t ever become close-packed or dense because you can’t step on the area for […]
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