Grass clippings are another free mulch option that can help your garden beds through winter. Spread them in a thin layer, ...
Keep mulch three to six inches away from tree trunks to prevent bark damage and allow air to circulate. Spread it evenly and ...
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How to start a garden

To begin, cut the grass in the area and cover it with cardboard or layers of newspaper to kill it. The paper will decompose ...
In this video, I show you how to make a self-watering planter wicking raised garden bed. These types of self-watering beds ...
Are weeds taking over your yard? It turns out, hitting this garden task at the right time makes all the difference.
For most people, forgetting to buy your spouse a Christmas present might end with a sheepish apology and a promise to make it ...
Now onto outdoor projects. They include pruning the dormant plants, building garden structures, planning and organizing next ...
Dr. Paul Flowers opened a tiny 12-bed hospital in 1950. Today, it stands as a legacy in southeast Alabama medicine.
A key guideline for planting basil outdoors is to monitor the temperature. For seeds to germinate, basil needs soil between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Your basil plant should sprout in warm weather ...
How can I stop these mushrooms from growing in my yard? They are extremely hard to pull up. They leave a hole in the ground ...
While the tradition of raking leaves to be burned or bagged is still upheld by many, it may not be the best option. Here's what we know.
Mix permanent herb plants like bay, rosemary, oregano, thyme, marjoram and sage with waterwise ornamental plants, in full sun ...