Gardening Basics

Using compost in the garden helps fertilize and condition the soil. Most people mix the compost into the soil, but you can also just spread it on top as either an additive that's then covered by...

Raspberries are a delicious berry that are fun to grow. They grow from shhots and expand rapidly.

Any serious gardener knows how important it is to know how to identify weeds. Knowing what kind of weed is in your garden is the best way to know how to prevent it from coming back and affecting...

Roundup is an herbicide that effectively kills many species of weeds. Properly used, Roundup will kill weeds in less than a week. Physical signs of a plant's impending death from Roundup range...

Growing a garden at home is a great way to have fresh produce available. However, you need to take optimal care of your edible plants to make sure they produce a large quantity of fruit and...

One of the most basic garden care tasks is weeding. Weeds in a flower or vegetable garden are a problem because they compete with your plants for growing space, water and nutrients in the soil....

Mulch is a type of ground cover put around plants. It may help to control weeds, retain moisture, provide warmth, prevent erosion and sometimes add nutrients to soil.

Killing weeds in a garden bed that is intended for seeding complicates the lives of many gardeners. While commercial weed killers are some of the most effective products available and seem like...

You want to garden. Looking at the place you've selected, all you can see are weeds growing. Weeds mean work and that usually means pulling them and digging in the ground to remove their roots and...

Pinto beans are a great source of nutrition because they contain high amounts of protein and fiber. The beans are easy to plant and do not require much care or attention. Planting pinto beans is...

Composting is a natural process in which organic materials are allowed to decompose and form a nutrient-rich soil called compost. When you have a compost pile or a compost bucket in your yard, you...

Mulch is any material that is layered on the top of the ground to protect the soil. Mulching prevents water loss through evaporation, reduces weed growth, keeps the soil cool in the summer and...

Landscape cloth helps keep weeds out of your garden. Landscape cloth is readily available from most garden and home improvement stores. Choose a strong cloth--if you can tear it, that's a sure...

Weed killers can be a welcome alternative to bending over and trying to yank weeds out of the ground, roots and all. The effectiveness of your weed killer depends on what type of weed you use it...

Weeds are a real pest for any gardener, but more so to the organic gardener that strives to keep his or her garden clean from chemicals. The best way to kill weeds at the root is to use a...

A little bit of maintenance in the fall goes a long way toward making your lawn look GREAT in the spring and summer, and will also winterize your grass. Spend some time outside on a beautiful...

Wondering how to kill weeds on walkways, driveways, patios? Weeds will grow in the cracks of pavement, concrete and in between pavers. And since the base of the plant cannot be accessed, it's...

Unless pulling weeds is an activity you really enjoy, you'll want to get the job done as quickly and painlessly as possible. Here are some tips on how to remove those wild and unwanted plants from...

Preventing lawn weeds from over taking your lawn while being Eco-friendly and pet safe may take a little more time and attention to your lawn, however it is definitely worth the effort when your...

Soil is extremely important for growing seeds, and the more time you take to prepare it, the better your results will be. Ideally, you should start a few months in advance to prepare the soil, add...

Tired of working your butt off in the yard? Here is a way to save on money and back pain for good!

Olive trees are not only beautiful, they provide shade and can also provide olives. Olive trees are planted in orchards as well as in yards of people who appreciate their beauty. Like most tree...

Creating an outdoor garden means giving up some of the control that can be established inside a greenhouse or other type of indoor garden. Strategic implementation of an outdoor garden begins by...

Weeds growing in a garden makes it unsightly. Learn how to get rid of weeds in your garden a prevent them from taking it over or returning.

When it comes to weed control, everyone wants them out of the garden, yard and from between sidewalks and cracks. Commercial weed killers contain chemicals that can be harmful unless an organic...

Whether you want to spruce up your yard for entertaining or you're trying to sell and would like to enhance your home's curb appeal quickly and inexpensively, this article will fill you in on the...

Once you have a garden, an important step is to cultivate the land when you are not using mulch. Cultivating a garden is the act of removing weeds and rearranging the crust of the soil to promote...

If you have a garden you know how much work it all is. I have a very simple yet effective of way of cutting down how much time your spending in your garden weeding. When there are so many more...

Whether it is in your garden, the cracks of your sidewalk or throughout a newly planted flower bed, weeds seem to inevitably be unavoidable. Pulling weeds or simply mowing over them is a temporary...

There is a different choice of wildflowers for every part of the country. The fun part is to get familiar with the ones in your area and then to figure out where a wildflower garden will fit best...

Spring has sprung and the weeds have taken over the space of last years garden. Here are steps to clear out the weeds and prepare the dirt for this years garden.

Preparing for the summer time feast by planting our garden in the spring is exciting. Knowing that throughout the summer we will have a beautiful garden with fresh vegetables, well there’s nothing...

Controlling weeds in the garden is the least fun of all garden work. There are several methods to try that will help you minimize the time spent on your hands and knees picking out the weeds one...

Weed is the four letter word of gardening. Nothing takes more work and causes more frustration than having to yank weed after weed under a hot sun. Fortunately, there are several ways to inhibit...

Quick question. What is your least favorite gardening chore. If you said weeding, then you agree with about 98% of gardeners. If you'd like to reduce the amount of time you spend weeding in your...

Sidewalk weeds are those dreadful weeds that grow amazing full in between the cracks of your sidewalk. If nothing else is growing, you can bet that sidewalk weeds are. Here are some great tips to...

A little care will reap tremendous rewards with perennials. They will perform well and fill your garden with color. Here are several tips on how to care for a perennial garden.

To grow hostas, plant them in partially shady areas where weeds grow well, and separate the roots for multiple plants. Grow hosta with tips from a professional gardener in this free video on...

Adding mulch to flowers helps hold moisture in the soil, keeps the soil temperature cooler and controls the weeds. Mulch flowers with tips from a professional landscaper in this free video on...

Tilling a garden is an important part of installing new plants or sod and can also be done to get rid of weeds. Learn to till a garden with tips from a professional landscaper in this free video...

When trying to control out-of-control weeds, first pull the weeds out with a hoe and then keep soil healthy with organic fertilizers. Get weeds under control with tips from a landscaper in this...

One of the best ways to prevent weeds in a lawn is to use a weed pre-emergent like corn gluten meal. Prevent weeds with tips from a landscaper in this free video on gardening and lawn care.

Weeds can be controlled organically using a natural weed pre-emergent like corn gluten meal. Control weeds organically with tips from a landscaper in this free video on gardening and lawn care.

We all want to do better when it comes to taking care of our planet. One thing we can do is plant an organic garden. An organic garden is a great way to save money by growing your own food and...

Does your garden usually have more weeds than flowers or vegetables? Do you get tired of picking more weeds than picking blooms or vegetables? Then here is a very simple way to keep weeds from...

We moved into our home in December and the front lawn was a sad sight. The grass was bare in spots and there were ruts in the yard where previous tenants had ruined the grass. Weeds were...

Spring cleaning is a ritual that has traditionally celebrated cleaning out the house after being closed up all winter. The garden also has been dormant for the winter months and will benefit...

There are many types of chemicals and herbicides that can be used to kill weeds, but a few weeds can be taken out with boiling water, and this will be less damaging to the environment. Discover...

Crown vetch poisoning refers to vetch plants taking over areas as invasive weeds, and the best way to get rid of them is by covering them up. Use grass seed to replace crown vetch plants with help...

It doesn't matter whether you are growing flowers, trees or vegetables this spring, nothing makes it less enjoyable then when it comes time to pull the weeds. Sure you can go out and pay a lot of...