(ARA) – Nearly every lawn or garden has one – a bare, ugly spot where nothing seems to grow well. Maybe the spot gets too much sun, or too much shade. Perhaps the soil is too sandy, rocky or full of clay for most plants to survive in it. Maybe it’s on a hill or slope where exposure to wind and water runoff make it uninhabitable for average plant life. Whichever one (or more) of these challenges is the source of your problem spot, chances are the cure is pretty universal: cover it up … quickly, inexpensively and permanently with …More
Mulch 101: Get To Know The Unsung Hero Of The Garden
(ARA) – Gardeners know that mulch is a great-looking layer of topping on the soil in gardens and landscapes, but mulch is so much more than just a decorative cover. …More
Gardening: America’s New Favorite Pastime
(ARA) – More than 41 million Americans planted vegetable gardens in 2009 – a number expected to increase as food costs climb, according to a recent Gardening Trends Research Report. …More
Tips To Trim The Time You Spend Mowing
(ARA) – Getting out on a nice day and giving your lawn a fresh cut can be a peaceful and rewarding experience. But when mowing your lawn begins to cut …More
ABCs Of Bulb Gardening
Flowering plants that overwinter and multiply by means on fleshy stems of leaves are called bulbs. The bulbs we grow in our gardens today are native to temperate zones all …More
Create A Beautiful And Functional Outdoor Room
(ARA) – As the weather warms and the days grow longer, who doesn’t happily anticipate opening windows and doors to let the fresh air in? And once we think about …More
Fail-proof Gardening Tips From The Pros
(ARA) – With so many plant choices, picking the perfect plants that will thrive in your garden can seem overwhelming – even for experienced gardeners. Rather than randomly buying plants …More
Expert Design Tips That Will Get Your Landscape In Shape
(ARA) – The chill of winter winds might have you wishing for the first buds of spring, but garden lovers don’t need to let the cold season get them down. …More
Your Feathered Friends’ Seasonal Travel Plans
(ARA) – The arrival of the first robin in your backyard is a sure sign of spring, one welcomed by virtually any bird-watcher who has weathered a cold winter. But …More
