The acidity or alkalinity of soil is measured by pH (potential Hydrogen ions). Basically it is a measure of the amount of lime (calcium) contained in your soil, and the type of soil that you have. Generally, soils in moist climates tend to be acid and those in dry...

Three basic requirements for success: Full sun -  Most warm-season vegetables need at least six to eight hours of direct sun. The soil temperature depends on the sun to keep the vegetables going and resistant of insects and disease. Plant your raised bed vegetable...

Apart from warmth you need three things when seeding a lawn: Good seed to soil contact Even distribution of seed Constant moisture Good Soil Contact Start by raking the surface to open it up ready for seeding. A good soil like Gro-Turf Top Dress is a dark, rich...

To the average deer your flower beds, vegetable gardens, trees, and shrubs are like a 24-hour salad bar. These creatures of habit can eat from 2-4.5 kg of vegetation a day and cause extensive damage. The key to keeping Deer off your property is to give them the...

There are a whole slew of reasons for being anti-grass at the cottage: the upkeep can be a hassle (and use up a lot of precious water), especially if your lawn gets a lot of pet and foot traffic; if you’re by a lake, chemical fertilizers and pesticides—not to...

If you like gardening in the city, chances are you’ll like gardening at the cottage. But there are definitely additional factors to take into consideration—not only are you in a more rural area, but you’re also not likely to be around to tend to things all summer...