Archive for the 'Gardening' Category
Create More Sunlight For Your Garden
Monday, July 30th, 2007When it comes to planting perennials in a densely shaded garden area, you do have slightly fewer perennials in which to choose from planting, as opposed to working with lots of sunlight. However, there are some upsides that many gardeners do not consider. For example, people that live on shaded properties enjoy the benefits of […]
Why Mulching Can Be Good For Your Garden (Part 2)
Sunday, June 3rd, 2007Here are some more benefits of mulching:
1. Mulching controls the growth of weeds in your garden. Not only do weeds make your garden look unattractive and unkempt, but they also rob your plants of necessary nutrients and water that they need to stay healthy. And because a bare soil is like an open invitation for […]
Why Mulching Can Be Good For Your Garden (Part 1)
Friday, June 1st, 2007A mulch is a protective layer of covering that is left on the surface of the ground for the purpose of protecting and insulating the soil, as well as improving the appearance of your garden. There are many types of materials that can be used as mulch. Some of the most common ones are
sawdust,
paper, and
compost.
If […]
