Gardening is a delicate task. One crucial element of gardening that is often overlooked is the quality of the soil. High-quality soil can ensure that your plants thrive and your garden sustains itself for years. The tips below will help improve your soil quality and ensure it is fertile and less likely to be susceptible...
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The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and you’re sitting in a lush, green Eden of your own making. For many, there are few better ways to enjoy warm weather than gardening. Keeping a garden can be a wonderful way to spend your free time outdoors, a great way to gain access to fresh produce...
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Are you tired of pulling up weeds by hand in your yard? Or just worried about the chemicals affecting your pets or your family? It’s time to reclaim your lawn and use a cost-effective, eco-friendly solution: DIY weed killer. Read more to learn how to make your own. How to naturally kill weeds It doesn’t...
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Do you want to color your world, or at least your garden? If so, annuals are the way to go. It’s not too late to get transplants into the ground, although the sooner you plant them the better they’ll blossom.
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Low-budget landscaping needn’t be bare-bones. A little money and effort can create a big impact regardless of how much space you have. Before starting your backyard renovation, have a design in mind. It’s easy to be wooed by beautiful blooms at nurseries. If you have a plan, you’re more likely to purchase the right plants...
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If you want the freshest produce possible, consider planting your own home garden—after all, you can’t get any closer to your kitchen table than your own backyard. Growing your own vegetables is thrifty, too. According to the National Gardening Association, the average family with a garden spends $70 on their crops—but they grow an estimated...
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