Tag: Gardening

Posted on 03/31/2024

5 Ways to kill weeds naturally

A common concern for organic gardeners is finding ways to...

Gardening

Kill Weeds

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Posted on 09/10/2023

Try These Mini-Greenhouse Ideas to Grow Plants Indoors

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,...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 01/08/2023

Designing container gardens for beginners

If you’re low on outdoor space, creating container gardens might be the perfect solution. Planting multiple varieties of plant in the same container saves space and gives you the opportunity to flex your creativity. However, there’s more to container gardens than just sticking several plants in one pot. If you want to design beautiful and healthy container gardens,...

Container Garden

Container Gardening

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Posted on 12/11/2022

How to Avoid Landslides on Your Property

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...

Drainage

Erosion

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Posted on 05/15/2022

Container gardening: How lavender grows indoors

Learning how lavender grows can be your ticket to a calming and fragrant home. While lavender is frequently planted outdoors, it can also grow successfully in containers inside. If you’re interested in growing a lavender plant indoors as a houseplant, here are the most important things to know: Light requirements Growing lavender requires plenty of direct sunlight. Lavender...

Container Gardening

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Posted on 05/08/2022

Planting a wildflower garden: The basics

For gardeners who enjoy a natural aesthetic, planting a wildflower garden might seem like the well-known choice for enhancing a home landscape. Many seed companies offer instant wildflower gardens in various solutions, but it takes more work than simply scattering seeds and hoping they become wild plants. If you want to know more about wildflower gardens and whether...

Flowers

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Posted on 10/03/2021

Make Your Own Home Brew Houseplant Fertilizer

We often use dried eggshells as fertilizer in outdoor gardens. Their extremely high calcium content makes them an excellent way to add extra nutrients to the soil. When properly prepared, eggshells can make for great indoor plant fertilizer as well. Here we’ll go over how to use this common food waste to nourish your houseplants in 5 steps....

Fertilizers

DIY

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Posted on 09/12/2021

Tips for Planting Your First Kitchen Garden

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 06/27/2021

Why You Should Consider Growing Catnip in Your Garden

When you hear the word catnip, you probably think of the herb used in cat toys. Also called catmint, the catnip plant has many uses and helpful properties beyond exciting felines. Here are some reasons you might consider growing catnip in your garden: An Attractive Companion Plant One great way that growing catnip can benefit you and your...

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Catnip

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Posted on 05/02/2021

Garden DIY: Creating a Beautiful Potting Bench

Photo by Andy via Pixabay A potting bench can provide you with a place to work on your garden, from starting seeds to grafting and transplanting. Ideally, your bench should be at a comfortable height for you to work at, be sturdy enough to support plants and tools and enhance the look of your yard. You have several...

Gardening

DIY

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Posted on 01/03/2021

DIY: Environmentally-Friendly Trellis

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...

Gardening Tips

Gardening

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Posted on 10/25/2020

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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