Archive for the ‘Outdoor Gardening’ Category
Soil Solarization
Would you like to know what one of the best ways is to get rid of pesky weeds and pests and some diseases as well? It is to solarize your soil.
This technique is largely used in areas that have abundant sunshine and high temperatures. However, it can be adapted for cooler areas as… Read more of this entry
Using Xeriscaping to Save Time and Water
While having a full fledged garden is rewarding and enjoyable, lots of people simply don’t have the time that is required to maintain it. Whether you have too much going on at work or too many kids to take care of, you should never try to operate a garden if you don’t think you can… Read more of this entry
Preparing Your Garden for the Winter
Some people believe that when the weather starts getting colder and the leaves start to fall, it is time to put away the gardening tools and wait until next spring to work on their garden again. Wrong. Winter is an important time to maintain your garden’s health and assure yourself a good crop for next… Read more of this entry
Optimizing Your Garden for Drought or Water Conservation
Living in Colorado and being a gardener has been rather stressful in the past few years, as this state has been undergoing a rather severe drought. The city is imposing watering restrictions which are not giving enough water to lawns and plants.
I’ve had to renovate my garden to make it more water efficient… Read more of this entry
Using Vines to Decorate your Garden
A great way to decorate your garden is the use of vines. They are very low maintenance and look good on almost anything. If you’ve got a fence or separator that really stands out in the field of green that is your garden, then growing a vine over it can be a quick and aesthetically… Read more of this entry