What are the rules of gardening?

In general, the more sun, the better. Your garden will only be as good as your land. When replacing organic mulch (like any product made with wood products), be sure to remove all the old stuff first, unless it's so decomposed that it can barely be distinguished from the soil. If you place new mulch on top of the old one, it will be more difficult for the lower layer to break down.

Over time, a carpet of mulch can build up that literally stifles plants and prevents water penetration, shortening the lifespan of the garden. In most climates, 2 inches (5 cm) of mulch is sufficient and applying more is harmful. The success of gardening depends on how you plant and how you manage problems in the garden. Here are 10 ways to stay ahead of problems and have a beautiful garden.

Following some gardening tips will help. Woody plants take much longer to grow and mature than perennial plants. In 15 or 20 years, most trees start to look good, including maples and oaks. If the soil is too humid to work with, use raised beds so you can plant earlier in the spring.

The floor in raised beds dries out and heats up faster than the surrounding soil.