How to Remove Tree Roots

When you’ve removed that tree from your backyard, you’re probably thinking of removing the tree roots as well. Tree roots can take up a lot of space in your backyard, not to mention may be a home to fungi and other bacteria. Here’s [...]

How to Grow a Cactus

The cactus, being the prime shrub of the desert, does not require much tending to, as compared to other plants. It can survive under extremely hot and dry conditions for significant periods. However, just like any domestic plant, it still needs [...]

How to Make a Topiary Tree

A topiary tree makes a lovely addition to a celebration like a wedding, a birthday party or an anniversary. It brightens up spaces and makes the overall mood and decoration more festive. We will be discussing making two kinds of topiary trees: Natural [...]

How to Lay Sod

If your lawn looks boring, there’s one do-it-yourself task you can try to improve it: laying sod. Sod transforms a barren lawn into an impressive landscaped area. Here’s how to lay sod.
What You’ll Need:

Sod
Wheelbarrow
Garden shovel and flat shovel
Sod cutter
Rototiller
Rain or water gauge
Heavy-duty knife
Stakes
Lawn [...]

How to Grow a Vegetable Garden

Planning the Site
As a general rule, if the land runs east and west, the taller plantings should be on the north, so that the lower-growing vegetables will not be cut off from the light. Corn grows so much taller than any other cultivated [...]

How to Grow African Violets

Planning the Site to Grow African Violets
You must find a spot indoors where you can grow African violets without being hit directly by sunlight. Ample filtered light is the key to optimal growth. An excess of light will burn the plant and lack [...]

How to Grow Bananas

Planning the Site for Growing Bananas
When looking for a site to plant bananas, it is important to find good well-drained soil. The soil should be mixed with 20% perlite for optimal growth. If you are serious in growing bananas and would like to [...]

How to Grow Blueberries

In recent years blueberries has been an important crop to grow. Perhaps because blueberries are naturally sweet, this is why so many people love growing them. But there are many possibilities for growing blueberries also. Whether you want to make blueberry jelly, blueberry [...]

How to Grow Raspberries

Selecting the Site
To make sure that you will be successful in growing raspberry, choose the site very carefully. It is preferable to select a site that has full coverage of sunlight. However, raspberries that are grown in partial shade can [...]

How to Grow Salvia

Selecting a Site
The best place to grow salvia is in the ground. A suitable ground site will allow salvia to gain two meters of growth in just over five months. Make sure that the site has adequate coverage of sunlight [...]