As a general rule of thumb, plant kale seedlings outside in late winter to early spring, as early as 3 or 4 weeks before your last average frost date. Seeds can be started indoors even a few weeks earlier. Protect tender young seedlings from hard frost after planting with frost cover or cloches. When should … Read more
Be sure to add or allow drainage options. Choose succulents that cascade to help create the appearance of a living wall. Ledges may be freestanding or up near a wall. Build them to support themselves, so that weight and moisture isn’t transferred to an existing wall or fence nearby. How do you maintain a succulent … Read more
The Tree of 40 Fruit is a tree that grows 40 different types of stone fruit, including peaches, plums, apricots, nectarines, cherries and almonds. The tree was created via the grafting process. Is the Tree of 40 Fruit real? Sounds a bit like a Disney fantasy, but thanks to the labors and ingenuity of sculptor … Read more
A study by RealEstate.com suggests that landscaping and hardscaping can deliver a return on investment as high as 150 percent – an ROI that puts it ahead of popular home improvement projects like kitchen or bathroom updates. How much value does hardscaping add? A study by RealEstate.com suggests that landscaping and hardscaping can deliver a … Read more
How do you attach edging to a flower bed? How do you install landscape edging and fabric? Step 1: Measure the area. Step 2: Remove existing weeds. Step 3: Add soil amendments. Step 4: Level the soil surface. Step 5: Lay the landscape fabric. Step 6: Secure the fabric. Step 7: Plant your shrubs and/or … Read more
Planting Spirea in Pots – You will want to choose a container that allows space for growth. Consider a container that will provide 6 to 8 inches more width than the root ball. Spireas like moist, well-drained soil. Choose a good quality potting soil and mix in 10% to 20% Perlite or pumice to help … Read more
Choose a strong, sturdy container that will act as an impenetrable barrier for the bamboos roots. The roots of running bamboos in particular can break through almost anything so a metal or a robust wooden planter is really the only option for running varieties. Plastic pots are definitely out of the question. What are the … Read more
Angel vine is typically grown as an annual outdoors but is adaptable in a container as a houseplant or outdoors too. In frost-free climates, angel vine in a container can be grown year-round. Plants are hardy to zone 7, 0 to 10 degrees F. Can Angel vine take full sun? Angel vines prefer full sun … Read more
Prepare the soil. It should be loose and well drained. Determine the planting depth. Planting bulbs at the correct depth helps them start to grow at the right time. Dig the hole and place the bulb, nose up (or roots down). Once they’re planted be sure to give your bulbs plenty of water. How do … Read more
Laura LeBoutillier, and her husband Aaron, of Ontario have 660,000 subscribers for their YouTube channel, Garden Answer. Laura LeBoutillier grew up working in her family’s seed business and garden center, Andrews Seed, in Ontario. How does Laura from Garden Answer make a living? With the success of Garden Answer, Aaron was able to quit his … Read more