Now that the weather is (finally) permitting, it’s time for many of us to start that crucial prep work for the blooming season to come. Whether you’re looking to produce a full-scale, traditional English garden or just add a bit of color to your 11th floor balcony, the basic principles remain the same, and hopefully the end result is as well: a bit of beauty around the house, that helps everyone to enjoy the spring and summer that much more.

Once it’s been established what,where and how much you have to work with–both in terms of square footage and budget–the next order of business is to make certain that your soil is properly prepared as a seed-friendly environment. Read More