Friday, June 15, 2012

Garden Tips and Tricks


WEEDS!
Baking soda neutralizes the ph in the soil and nothing will grow there. I use baking soda in a 6" wide area around all of the edges of my flower beds to keep the grass and weeds from growing into my beds. Just sprinkle it onto the soil so that it covers it lightly. I usually have to do this twice a year - spring and fall.


Log Lovely...
Turn an ugly log into a beautiful garden feature. Cut out a section of the log, make sure you drill holes for drainage, and plant colorful flowers to brighten up your garden. If you prefer succulents that need less water, logs are great for keeping moisture.


Tin Tub Terrific
Instead of tossing your old broken tub, try hanging it up. With a simple garden hanger stake you can hang your tub on the side and plant some annuals or perennials to brighten up your garden. Keep an eye on your creative achievement since depending on the flower, you may need to re-soil from time to time.






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