Compost is a natural fertilizer that can be beneficial for people’s gardens, but it also contains microorganisms that might be harmful to humans. Some other benefits of compost include fighting pest infestations and pollinating plants. However, the use of compost may also have some drawbacks that include creating air pollution and adding more nutrients to …
There are many benefits that come with owning indoor plants. They can be used in a variety of different ways to decorate your home, provide the environment with oxygen, and even fix the air quality. However, there are also some drawbacks involved with having indoor plants in your home. Indoor plants are a great way …
Established gardeners know the importance of quality soil for healthy plants. But what about those who don’t have the time or resources to maintain a garden? With the help of a few simple steps and a bag of dirt, you can make your own natural soil mix. Composting creates life-giving soil for your plants, as …
Lawn mowing and gardening can be difficult to do yourself. There are many lawn care companies that will come out and cut your grass, fertilize your lawn, and maintain your garden. However, you can save money on these services by doing the job yourself. In your backyard, cut the grass and trim the hedges yourself. …
Portable planters are ideal for those who live in apartments, rentals, or summer homes and cabins. They allow the lovers of flora to bring the outdoors into their homes and accent the décor or in the case of many rented spaces liven up the whitewashed walls and sharp corners a bit. Once you decide that …
It’s very possible to assume that the garden planter is only effective in softening the sharp lines and man-made materials of the contemporary home. It is true that the garden planter works very well in this area. The plants add a touch of organic and properly used can alter your contemporary home to any mood or …
Garden tool catalogs usually contain a wide range of garden tools that are available for purchase or rent at the company whose catalog you view. It could be a manufacturer, a wholesaler, or a retailer. In addition, there are companies that specialize in producing catalogs. These companies have no garden tools of their own. They …
We agree that a garden tool is very important. But that doesn’t mean that we have to believe all those adverts that we must get this and that What most manufacturers wouldn’t tell you is that most tasks can be done with a few well-selected garden tools. This is the truth – You don’t have …
The landscape rake is a very simple tool and also easy to use. It is an invaluable tool in lawn care. This relatively safe garden tool has a long stem and a working end that has about 10 to 12 small projections called tines. These tines are connected by a bridge. The stem is usually …
This tool is usually used with the two hands holding it at the handle(one wrapped around the handle and the other on the stem for stability) and the working end pointing downwards and away from the toes. It has the following uses: It is used for digging and planting holes. It can also be used …