Tag: Gardening

Posted on 02/25/2024
Organic gardening supplies you need
Organic gardening supplies include more than hoes and...
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Posted on 01/28/2024
A beginner's guide to building soil
Improving or “building” soil is essential for every...
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Posted on 10/29/2023
3 Simple Ways to Protect Your Property From Landslides
While landslides vary in size and severity, avoiding them is an important part of protecting your property. Even if you don't live in a landslide-prone area, there are steps you can take to prevent one from happening in your own backyard. Here are three main ways to prevent landslides: Plant Trees & Shrubs to Strengthen the Ground The...
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Posted on 10/08/2023
Gardening: How to create a community garden with your neighbors
Community gardens can be a great way to increase urban...
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Posted on 06/11/2023
Grow Plants Indoors With These DIY Mini-Greenhouse Ideas
Whether you're gardening in the winter or protecting delicate houseplants, indoor greenhouses are an excellent solution. You can find miniature greenhouses meant purely for utility and others meant to provide aesthetic appeal. If you build your own mini-greenhouse, it's up to you. Here are some ideas for simple mini-greenhouses to use indoors. Plastic Bin Greenhouse For a convenient,...
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Posted on 12/11/2022
Is an Attached Greenhouse Right for You?
Pergolas and covered patios are wonderful during the warmer parts of the year. While humans can bundle up and build a fire, even a covered outdoor space cannot protect your garden from harsh winter temperatures. If you're interested in finding ways to keep growing your veggies, flowers and other plants all year long, consider building a lean-to greenhouse....
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Posted on 09/04/2022
3 Tips for Protecting Your Vegetable Garden From Frost
Cold weather can be bad news for vegetable gardens, especially if unexpected. While many plants are hardy and frost-resistant, most tender vegetables cannot survive sudden freezing temperatures. Luckily, there are some measures you can take to protect your garden from an unexpected frost. Here are some tips to remember: Water During the Day Adjust your watering schedule to...
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Posted on 07/24/2022
How to kill weeds naturally
A common concern for organic gardeners is finding ways to kill weeds naturally. If you’re trying to avoid synthetic weed killers and keep your garden as healthy as possible, there are many natural alternatives. From common household items to clever gardening practices, this guide can help you find the best way to manage the weeds without hurting your...
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Posted on 04/24/2022
Home Maintenance: Tips for Every Season
Maintaining your home should be a priority, but it can be overwhelming to fit in all of those routine maintenance projects along with the rest of your commitments. Fortunately, it's very easy to come up with a maintenance schedule based on the seasons. If you follow this schedule, you will always stay on track with your preventative maintenance,...
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Posted on 12/13/2020
What is a Rain Chain?
Image by Kaitong Yepoon from Shutterstock Rain in its due time is every gardener's dream. Saving and reusing rainwater is a great way to save resources for the garden. One way to collect rainwater and store it for future use is to install a rain chain. A decorative rain chain can be used in place of a downspout...
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Posted on 01/19/2020
Make Your Own, Environmentally-Friendly Trellis without Breaking Your Budget
Image by Mark Dixon from Pixabay Maybe it's time to get your garden ready, or maybe you already have a few scraggly plants that need some support; but pre-made trellises can be both pricey and flimsey. Instead of spending a lot to get a product that will fall apart after one, wet spring, why not make this sturdy...
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Posted on 07/07/2019
Detoxifying with Greens
You know that you don’t get enough nutrients and that the best place to get what you need lies in those beautiful dark leafy greens. But you’re just not satisfied with a constant diet of salad, and smoothies just aren’t your thing. So, what to do? Experts say you need between a half and a full cup of...
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