Any lawn and garden people in here?

[WatchYourStep 0]

My wife and I purchased our first house. It has a nice backyard but it has never really been maintained. Need to replace the mulch, maybe put in a few different plants etc. The only problem is I have no experience on how or when it's smart to do that type of stuff.

Can anyone suggest a book or website they use? Or do I just find a local greenhouse and ask them for advice and just buy it from them?

Thanks guys!

"You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out."

[akarunway 1]

http://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Garden-Plants-Flowers/N-5yc1vZc8rg

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[JerryBaumchen 1,445]

Hi Watch,

Quote

Can anyone suggest a book

http://www.amazon.com/Lawn-Care-Dummies-Lance-Walheim/dp/0764550772

Jerry Baumchen

PS) It's what I use.

[wmw999 2,545]

The easiest plants to garden with are native plants to your area. Find a nursery that sells them. You can google "native plants" with your city and state and get resources.

They're easiest because they require less babying, they're more disease and pest resistant. And get slow-growing ones so you don't have to trim them as often. And remember -- if something doesn't work too well, it's just an opportunity to try something different.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[Suslique 0]

Congrats on ur first house! How exciting :) Please google what permaculture is, it is an eye opener [url]http://deepgreenpermaculture.com/diy-instructions/starting-your-permaculture-garden/[/URL]

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