Tag: Gardening

Posted on 08/04/2024

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 03/31/2024

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 06/04/2023

Essential organic gardening supplies

Organic gardening supplies include more than hoes and...

Compost

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Posted on 05/14/2023

Tips & tricks for designing container gardens

If you’re low on outdoor space, creating container gardens...

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Posted on 03/20/2022

Your First Kitchen Garden: A Getting Started Guide

Planting a kitchen garden will teach you valuable gardening skills while helping you produce your own fresh foods. However, for beginners it might seem intimidating. If you're interested in planting your first kitchen garden, here are some tips to get you started. Start Out Small You may have seen many elaborate gardens trending online, but it's important that...

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Posted on 02/13/2022

3 Ways to Protect Your Property from Landslides

Landslides are caused by soil erosion and heavy rainfall. If your property has any slopes, it's important to check for signs of erosion so you can avoid the risk of causing a landslide. Here are three ways you can prevent erosion damage and landslides in your own yard: Plant Densely An abundance of deep-rooted vegetation is the best...

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Posted on 01/16/2022

DIY Guide: Making Your Own Cement Planter

If you’re looking for a DIY project to make something you can use both indoors and outdoors, try making a cement planter. The process for creating your own is simple and only needs a few basic tools and materials. With your finished planter you can enjoy the benefits of container planting either in the yard or inside the...

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Posted on 08/09/2020

How to Build a Hose Container

Image by Victoria Farr from Pixabay With a little thought, creativity and some inexpensive odds and ends you can add charming accents to your home. Weekend projects provide a fun way to spend a few hours and being able to look at your finished project with satisfaction is even better if it serves a useful purpose beautifying your...

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Posted on 06/28/2020

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 07/28/2019

6 Ways to Maintain Your Lawn Mower

If you have a beautiful lawn, it is also right to assume that you have your own lawn mower. This tool is essential for people who always want to make sure that their lawn is well taken care of. The same goes for your mower, but the question is to keep in excellent condition all summer long. Use...

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