If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Like photography or woodworking, you can never own too many tools for hobby gardening. And like other hobbies, owning the right suite of garden tools determine if you achieve worthwhile results.
Here are the indispenable tools we recommend for your garden […]

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Ornamental grasses are sometimes overlooked in gardens in favor of showier blossoming plants. Although these low-maintenance plants provide color and interest throughout the spring and summer, they really hit their peak at the end of the season. As summer comes to an end, ornamental grasses develop seed heads and color beautifully.
 

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The next time you dig a hole in your garden, look at a spadeful of dirt to see if you can identify the top two layers of soil: topsoil and subsoil. If you dig deep enough, you’ll hit the third layer, bedrock.
 
 

Topsoil is usually dark in color and is packed with nutrients, […]

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A good fertilization program promotes healthy plants that are more resistant to drought, insects and diseases. Healthy plants can also compete with weeds and win they are also able to filter pollutants carried by runoff water.

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A great way to keep your lawn looking thick all year long is to reseed in the fall. First, loosen the soil to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Then water thoroughly for several weeks to help settle the soil. Next, fertilize and spread seed around your lawn generously after following the recommended guidelines above.

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Water features are not new. They have been a part of landscaping for thousands of years. Most ancient water features relied on gravity and the natural lie of the land to exhibit their charm.

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The key to a beautiful lawn is keeping in mind the basic lawn care calendar. Our lawns have different requirements depending on what season it is. Most types of grasses need to be fertilized when they are in their growing seasons.

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