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How To Transition Your Garden From Winter To Spring

How To Transition Your Garden From Winter To Spring

Apr 12th 2023

As the days are getting longer, it is essential to begin preparing your garden for the growing season. Spring is a season of transition and getting everything into place for summer can take ample time and planning. Spring cleaning isn't just for organizing your home, it can also extend to your garde …
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Winterizing Raised Garden Beds

Winterizing Raised Garden Beds

Apr 4th 2023

After a successful gardening season, we must prepare our garden beds for winter as the days get cooler and shorter. Most of us are familiar with "putting your garden to bed" for winter. Winterizing your garden protects your plants and creates a solid foundation for next year's garden crops. Step 1# …
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How To Mix Your Own Potting Soil

How To Mix Your Own Potting Soil

Mar 30th 2023

Potting soil is a mix of primarily natural ingredients. Despite its name, little to no soil is used in potting soil because it is considered too heavy for house plants. You can make potting soil; the recipe to make it can vary depending on the end use. Considering what the soil will be used for will …
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Lawn Sprinkler Buying Guide

Lawn Sprinkler Buying Guide

Mar 23rd 2023

Bright green lawns are the epitome of summer. From hosting sports, family games, bonfires, relaxing, and much more, the lawn is a gathering place for good times and summer fun. The most important part of creating and maintaining such an oasis is ample amounts of water. During the summer heat, grass …
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Spring Gardening Checklist for 2023

Spring Gardening Checklist for 2023

Mar 23rd 2023

Spring season is just around the corner. It is a perfect time to start garden care and plant new seeds that will last all season. The temperature is rising, and everything is turning green. And before you know it, the vibrant color of flowers and plants in your garden and the sweet melodies of birds …
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What Is a Gardening Zone?

What Is a Gardening Zone?

Mar 23rd 2023

Planning and planting a garden is an investment in hope, time, and money. Planting at the wrong time can be a gamble, but with a little research and planning, your time in the garden will pay off more dependably. If you're in zones 7 through 10, you can grow a large variety of fruits and vegetables …
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How To Develop a Watering Schedule for Your Garden

How To Develop a Watering Schedule for Your Garden

Mar 22nd 2023

You can run up your water bill when you're not there to turn your water off or forget to turn it off. Creating a watering schedule is a great way to ensure your plants get the right amount of water. Every garden will benefit from having a watering schedule; a timer will automatically turn your drip …
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Companion Planting Tips for Your Garden

Companion Planting Tips for Your Garden

Mar 22nd 2023

Did you know that certain plants grow better together? For centuries, humans have been experimenting with the food they grow and keeping track of those small changes that influence yield, size, and insect predation of the plants in their gardens. Recently, companion planting has made a resurgence am …
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Can Gardening Save you Money?

Can Gardening Save you Money?

Mar 22nd 2023

Planting your garden with a purpose is an excellent way to save you money. With inflation causing the price of produce to go up, you can reap benefits by providing fresh, healthy veggies for you and your family from your vegetable garden or landscape. Fresh garden vegetables will help you eat more s …
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How to Keep Weeds out of a Rock Garden

How to Keep Weeds out of a Rock Garden

Mar 16th 2023

Rock gardens can beautify any landscape. They are particularly appropriate for hot, arid regions where water is scarce. But they also can work well for steep slopes or practically any other area you want to beautify with a natural and tranquil look. Part of the appeal of rock gardens is their low m …
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