Garden Basics

Soil Preparation and Irrigation Systems -- Healthy soils grow healthy plants. A well drained soil, generally defined as one that can absorb a 1/2 inch of water or more per hour, creates a good environment for grass, plants, and trees to set deep roots and take advantage of deep water and nutrients. In the long run this makes for healthy, steady growth with reduced fertilization and irrigation needs. Of course a soil can be too well drained, such as a sandy soil, and need some help to better hold water and nutrients for plants.

Starting Vegetable Garden Seeds & Plants Indoors -- Seeds can be germinated and seedlings started in a box, pan or flowerpot of soil in a window. In addition to having at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, the room must be kept reasonably warm at all times.

Garden Soil Preparation -- Different types of plants each require varying degrees of soil acidity or pH. Some plants are very sensitive to soil pH levels. Some garden plants will prefer acid soils while others prefer an alkaline soil.

Lawn and Garden Care -- Rules of Thumb for Water Use on Lawns and Gardens.

Decorative Window Boxes -- If you have a window - you have a garden space, there really is no such thing as having no space for plants. Window boxes are a wonderful way to add charm and beauty to your home. Window boxes are really just a small container garden that can be planted with a wide variety of vegetables, herbs flowers or even topiaries. Window boxes can be used inside your home or more frequently mounted outside your window.

Creative Container Gardens -- Container gardens are so much fun, because the possibilities are endless, and the entire family can participate. You don't have to commit a lot of time to plant: Create one new potted plant each day until your garden is complete!

Baby Bloomers -- Here is an idea for an excellent cheap propagating table, which is at a good comfortable height for people with physical problems like arthritis. This can be put together by anyone out of cheap second-hand and or new materials, to suit yourself.

Create an Indoor Fantasy Garden -- The weather outside may be getting frightful, but why not made your home delightful inside with an indoor fantasy garden? There’s sure to be a garden theme to fit your fancy and suit your living space: all it takes is some forethought and imagination.