Plant these compact, small flowers if you’re short on garden space
Grow these little flowers for a small but beautiful garden
Many people dream of large, sprawling gardens bursting with flowers. However, that type of garden isn’t right for everyone. Whether you’re low on space, prefer smaller flowers, or just need some little flowers to mix with your larger ones, you'll be happy to know that there are plenty of options for you to choose from when planning a garden of little flowers. To help you get started, here are five of our favorite little flowers for you to consider adding to your home or garden.
Forget-me-nots
Forget-me-nots, also known as scorpion grass, are sweet little flowers. They’re classically pale blue, but can also be light pink or white. These flowers typically only grow to heights of around 5 inches and can grow in small clumps for a more full appearance. They prefer moist, well-draining soil, but can develop mildew if the soil becomes waterlogged.
Lily of the valley
Watch for these common weeds that could be invaders of your outdoor space
No matter how hard we try, weeds will always come back. They’re part of the cycle of nature, growing throughout your lawn and even into the raised garden beds you worked so hard to build. And it doesn’t help that there are so many different types of weeds. The good news is: They can almost always be removed.
Some are easier to deal with, and others take more effort to get rid of, but with enough determination you can clear away most weeds. The key to successful weed removal is identifying what type of weed you're dealing with. To help you with that, we've put together this guide to some of the most common types of weeds.
Thistle weeds
What is slit seeding, and how can it help your lawn?
How to slit seed your lawn for lusher growth
Getting a vibrant green lawn can be tricky, and there are several factors that can make it easier or harder. The way you seed your lawn can make a huge difference, especially if the seeding method you choose isn’t compatible with the type of lawn you have. Each lawn seeding method has its pros and cons, and it’s good to know about each option before you start. One option you might not be aware of is slit seeding, also sometimes called slice seeding. What is slit seeding, and how can it help you achieve the lawn of your dreams? This guide will answer all your questions.
What is slit seeding?
Despite its somewhat unusual name, slit seeding is a fairly simple lawn seeding method. A slit seeder is used to cut slits into the ground, and seeds are planted directly into the soil. With most seeding methods, you scatter grass seeds on top of the soil. Then the seeds germinate and grow roots into the soil over time; however, the seeds could be exposed to elements like wind, wildlife, and intense sunlight. If the seeds are scattered directly onto the soil, enough seeds will be able to germinate -- then this isn’t much of an issue.
