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10 Natural Ways to Control Pests in Your Vegetable Garden

February 20, 2024 by Catherine Reed Leave a Comment

Natural Ways to Control Pests in Your Backyard Vegetable Garden

In the quest for sustainability and eco-friendliness, gardeners are turning to natural methods to keep their backyard vegetable gardens thriving while maintaining the ecological balance. With the growing awareness of the harmful effects of synthetic pesticides, natural pest control has become a trending and vital aspect of home gardening. Here are 10 natural ways to…

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7 Financial Benefits of Backyard Gardening

December 13, 2021 by Kathryn Vercillo Leave a Comment

Financial Benefits of Backyard Gardening

You probably started gardening as a hobby. However, you might have always wondered if you could use gardening to save money. You certainly can. In fact, you can actually garden to make money if you’re savvy about it. The financial benefits of backyard gardening go beyond just saving at the grocery store, too! Here are…

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4 Reasons to Plant Flowers in and Around Your Vegetable Garden

August 19, 2019 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

Butterfly on flower

For a long time, I thought planting flowers was a pointless and frivolous gardening activity. Sure, they looked nice, but I was much more interested in growing food. Being able to grow frequently eaten foods such as lettuce, tomatoes, and arugula, meant that my grocery bills were lower, and I was even able to share…

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8 Pollinator-Friendly Plants That Bloom for Months

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Pollinators never stick around for long if the buffet closes after a couple of weeks. The best gardens keep flowers blooming from late spring well into fall, giving bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other helpful visitors a reliable source of nectar and pollen. Better yet, a garden packed with long-blooming plants looks lively for months instead…

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7 Vegetables That Give You the Biggest Harvest for the Money

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