You may have heard of mulch but you may not know exactly what it is. Mulch is a covering that is placed in the garden to help improve soil health and strength. There are pros … Read more
A cubic yard of soil usually measures between 1,080 and 2,000 pounds if dry, but gets increasingly heavier if wet. Since the average pick-up truck can hold a maximum of 2 and a half cubic … Read more
If you grow many different types of plants in your garden, it can be hard to remember which soil works best with each plant. It can also be costly as you buy specific soils for … Read more
Whether you’re creating a rain garden or building a fish pond, you will come across the term soil permeability. And while a quick google search brings up very technical explanations, the concept itself is really … Read more
Are you interested in growing marijuana and want to know what the best outdoor grow setup is? While marijuana can be grown both indoors and outdoors, there are a few things you need to know … Read more
Do you have a beautiful fountain that ends up having nasty green water? Knowing how to keep a water fountain from turning green is important for health and aesthetic concerns. Fountains need regular cleaning, adding … Read more
Hoping to enjoy a nice sunny weekend in your backyard only to hear cars honking? Noise pollution is a real thing, and it’s stopping a lot of homeowners from enjoying time outside. If you too … Read more
Container gardening is becoming an increasingly more common gardening technique, especially for gardeners who don’t have a lot of green spaces to work with. Using 5-gallon pots to plant your garden is the best route … Read more
Have you ever wondered why grass and other plants start to look so green after the first Spring storm of the year? What if I told you there was a scientific explanation for this? Despite … Read more
Do you know an often overlooked secret of long-lasting flower garden beds? Planting both annual and perennial plants. Too many annuals will have you starting from scratch every year. Too many perennials and your blooms … Read more