Gardening can be an expensive enterprise, especially if you enjoy collecting new and different plants for your yard. But if you choose wisely, having a wonderful garden doesn't have to break the bank. Read on for some great tips on how to get the most bang for your buck in the garden. Read in full.

Soil pH is a very important factor in plant health – if the soil is too acidic or too alkaline, plants will be unable to absorb nutrients, and your lawn or garden won't grow. If the results of a soil test show that your soil's pH needs adjusting, read on to find out what you can do to fix it. Read in full.

If you’re like most gardeners, you’re sure to have bags of leftover seeds lying around. To find out if the seeds are still able to grow, pour the seeds into a container full of water and allow them to sit overnight. The seeds that are still able to germinate will sink to the bottom of the container while the bad seeds will remain floating on top. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Planting seeds at the right depth is even more important than spacing seeds correctly. The proper depth to plant seeds varies depending on what you’re growing, but an easy way to gauge the planting depth is by using your index finger as a ruler. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Water is good for your yard, but too much in one area can lead to erosion of the soil. To prevent erosion from occurring, install a layer of burlap before planting groundcover. Watch this video to find out how. Watch this video.

If water drains (percolates) away from plant roots too quickly, the plants will parch even if they're getting regular water. And if water doesn't drain, many plants will drown and rot from the roots up. A perk test is a great way to measure drainage in your lawn or garden soil. Read on to find out how to do an easy, DIY soil drainage perk test in your yard.

August begins right in the middle of the “dog days of summer,” the hottest and most sultry time of the year. Ancient cultures believed that the excessive heat was caused by the alignment of Sirius, the Dog Star, with the sun during the summer. These are the days when everything seems languid and still – except mosquitoes, of course – and the sun threatens to bake lawns, gardens, and gardeners alike. Read in full.

When the mercury soars, most gardens and gardeners start to droop and begin to look a bit beaten down. While your plants may benefit from a little TLC, some garden chores are best left for cooler weather. Read on to find out how to see your garden safely through a summer heat wave. Read in full.

When planting seeds, spacing is very important. If the seeds are planted to close together they will compete with each other for food and sunlight which will cause some plants to have stunted growth. To prevent this, mark your shovel handle at 3” increments. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.