pH is a gardening term used to reflect the acidity or alkalinity of a soil. The pH scale ranges from 1 to 14, with 1 being very acid and 14 being very alkaline. A pH reading of 7 is considered neutral. Most soils, due to climatic conditions, tend to be a little on the acidic [...]
Soil, is the backbone of your garden. Without it, you have no garden, and if your soil has no organic matter in it – then it is just dirt. There are a number of different types of soil also, and how you go about preparing your soil, will determine the general end-result of your garden.
Container gardening, apart from being perfect for small areas like balconies and patios, is also a marvelous way to have a constantly changing vista around your garden, due to the portability of the containers.
With a little thought and common sense, courtyard, container, or patio gardening, can be just as satisfying as larger-scale gardening.
If your current planting goals involve plants that require good water drainage, I am sure you know how frustrating it is to have a yard that just won’t cooperate. Some plants can handle the excess water that comes about from being in an area that doesn’t drain properly. In fact, it might just cause them [...]
