You’ve decided this is the year you’re going to start a garden (and reap all the mood-lifting, fitness-improving and healthy-eating benefits that go with it!), but you’re not sure where to begin. Swan’s here to help with several easy-to-follow gardening tips for beginners on how to get off on the right foot and make your gardening dreams a reality.
Soil Preparation
View allHow to Add Nitrogen to Garden Soil
Nitrogen is one of the most vital chemical compounds in garden soil. Improper nitrogen levels can impact the health of your plants. The best results demand attention to nitrogen deficiency in plants. Thankfully, it is easy to add nitrogen to soil. Here's a quick guide.
How to Compact Soil Using Water
Homeowners, landscapers and farmers spend a lot of time using aerators to break up compacted soil.
Making Your Garden Soil More Acidic
If the plants in your garden are struggling, poor soil acidity could be the reason.
Best Practices for Tilling Garden Soil
Tilling is one of the oldest methods for preparing garden soil. It can be an efficient way to increase the yield of a vegetable garden, and it can also be useful for flower beds.
Lawn Care
View allUnlock a Lush Spring Lawn with Expert Fall Care Tips: A Comprehensive Guide
Implementing strategic fall lawn care techniques—including aeration, fertilization, overseeding and maintaining optimal mowing heights—can significantly impact the health and aesthetics of your lawn come spring. Here’s your comprehensive guide to ensuring your grass transitions healthily from fall to spring.
Fall Lawn Fungal Diseases: Causes, Prevention and the Role of Garden Hose Maintenance
Fall, with its cooler temperatures and increased moisture, provides an ideal environment for various types of lawn fungal diseases to emerge and thrive. In this article, we’ll explore common fall lawn fungal diseases, delve into effective prevention strategies and highlight the role of garden hose maintenance in mitigating these issues.
Mulching
View allA Comprehensive Guide to Using Mulch in a Vegetable Garden
Mulch is the material that's used across the surface of your garden. It comes in a countless number of shapes and colors.
Organic Gardening
View allGuide to Organic Gardening in 2020
There are many different reasons that you might find yourself bringing an organic lifestyle into your garden.