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Figuring out how to stop animals from digging mulch and flowers starts by identifying the animal. Use repellents and barriers that make your garden less appealing to that type of animal to protect your landscaped areas.
Read MoreAll gardners, no matter their level of expertise, know that plant leaves are not supposed to turn black. When they do, however, it can be due to a number of reasons. It may be as simple as cutting down on your watering habits, but other causes may be a little more complex.
Read MoreBuilding a ramp over existing steps is a straightforward project you can complete during a weekend to allow wheelchair access into a house. You'll need plywood sheets and sturdy wooden posts to construct a strong, reliable ramp. Anchor the ramp over the stairs using 4-inch screws.
Read MoreA freestanding privacy screen is an inexpensive alternative to a permanent fence. Built from bamboo, wood or a variety of other materials, privacy screens are securely anchored to the ground to serve as year-round additions to the yard, without breaking or coming loose in case of strong winds.
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Maranta, or prayer plant (Maranta leuconeura), is a tropical plant usually grown indoors for its large, variegated, oblong or oval foliage. Wilting leaves indicate an underlying problem with the plant.
Read MoreMostly originating from Southeast Asia and Japan, pittosporums are hardy, easy-to-grow evergreen shrubs or small trees commonly used as foundation plantings or hedges. The most popular variety is the Japanese pittosporum Pittosporum tobiara.
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Careful plant selection allows gardeners to continue gardening throughout the year. All remnants of snow melt by the end of April, and by May, gardeners are eager to get their hands into the dirt and sow seeds or seedlings that add color during the summer months well until mid- to late fall.
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