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5 Benefits of Starting a Garden

February 13, 2023 by Erin Leave a Comment

Starting a garden is a great way to bring nature into your home. Not only can you enjoy the beauty of budding flowers and lush green foliage, but you can also reap the many health benefits that come with having a garden. Here are some of the ways in which starting a garden can improve…

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Tips for Keeping Your New Pup Out of Your Garden

November 7, 2022 by Erin Leave a Comment

There are a couple of reasons you need to keep your new pup out of your garden. A garden can be a dangerous place for a young dog. Of course, you work hard to keep your garden just so, and you do not want all that hard work to be for nothing. These tips will…

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5 Tips for Starting a Garden and Landscaping Company

October 6, 2022 by Erin Leave a Comment

With more people seeing the benefits of having a garden at home, the demand for professional services for gardening and landscaping grows. This is why you’ll be making a good call by starting a garden and landscaping company. If you’d like to know how you can do this with a good chance of success, read…

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4 Ways to Autumn-ify Your Garden on a Budget

September 29, 2022 by Erin Leave a Comment

This is the time of year when people start to think about the number of ways that they can ‘autumn-ify’ their garden to make it look precisely the way that they want it to look. It can be a challenge to change things up every season, but it may make sense to do so in…

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How to Create a Life of Growing Your Own Food

August 16, 2022 by Erin Leave a Comment

Growing your own food can be incredibly beneficial for you and your family. The food supply chain can be complex and easily disrupted. When you grow your own, you get some peace of mind about it. But getting to that point can be difficult. Here are some tips on how to create a life growing…

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There Are More Hidden Benefits to Gardening Than You Might Think

August 16, 2022 by Erin Leave a Comment

  Gardening is one of the best hobbies that you can take part in. This is because of the different benefits that it can help you and your family to enjoy. Apart from the obvious ones such as helping make the environment a bit greener and enjoying more fresh food, there are other benefits of…

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Things to Consider As You Plan to Host a Party in Your Garden

August 8, 2022 by Erin Leave a Comment

As the weather gets warmer, many of us start to dream of hosting outdoor parties in our gardens. Whether you’re planning a casual get-together with friends or a more formal gathering, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure your party is a success. Here are five things to consider as you…

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5 Ways to Get Your Garden Ready for Fall on a Budget

August 4, 2022 by Erin Leave a Comment

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August is officially here, which means autumn is right around the corner. While the idea of getting your garden ready for the cooler season might seem overwhelming, you don’t need to worry! Here’s how you can revamp your garden for fall without breaking your budget. 1. Compare Prices of Tools Online If you’ve been using…

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4 Gardening Tips You’ve Never Thought Of

July 21, 2022 by Erin Leave a Comment

Gardening is an amazing hobby to take up thanks to all the benefits that it has to offer. It may be a bit of a learning curve to know how to do it well, however, because of the sheer volume of information surrounding gardening. Here are four helpful tips to make it easier for you…

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Even a Small Outdoor Area Can Become a Productive Garden

July 20, 2022 by Erin Leave a Comment

Have you ever looked at your tiny outdoor area and thought there’s no way you could ever grow anything in there? Well, think again. With a little creativity, even the smallest outdoor space can be transformed into a productive garden. Whether you’re thinking of growing your favorite herbs or veggies, there are many ways to…

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What Is Causing Black Residue on Leaves Beneath Trees?

What Is Causing Black Residue on Leaves Beneath Trees?

Black residue on leaves beneath a tree can look like someone dusted the garden with fireplace ash. The culprit often has a much more interesting story: sap-sucking insects feed high in the canopy, leave behind sticky honeydew, and sooty mold grows on that sugary mess as it falls onto lower leaves. Aphids and soft scale…

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Should You Compost Diseased Plants? The Answer Depends on How Hot Your Pile Gets

Should You Compost Diseased Plants? The Answer Depends on How Hot Your Pile Gets

Composting diseased plants sounds wonderfully efficient: the tomato plant gets sick, the garden removes it, and the compost pile turns the whole mess into something useful. Unfortunately, the compost pile does not automatically know which microbes are helpful and which ones came along for the ride. If the pile never reaches adequate temperatures throughout the…

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7 Late-Summer Garden Checks That Can Prevent Winter Damage

7 Late-Summer Garden Checks That Can Prevent Winter Damage

Winter damage often starts long before the first snowflake falls, which makes late summer a surprisingly important time to inspect the garden. A cracked branch, dry root zone, loose stake, or forgotten hose can turn into a much bigger headache once freezing temperatures arrive. A little detective work now can spare plants from unnecessary stress…

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Where Can Gardeners Find Free Mulch in Late Summer?

Where Can Gardeners Find Free Mulch in Late Summer?

Late summer can make a garden look a little parched around the edges, and fresh mulch can help without making the garden budget groan. Fortunately, gardeners do not always need to visit a garden center and pay for a stack of neatly bagged material. Tree crews, municipalities, neighbors, compost sites, and even the lawn mower…

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