If you’re a green thumb, you know the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of tending to gardens, whether that’s prized roses or a family garden mixed with vegetables and flowers. If you’re willing to get your hands dirty and sweat on hot days when it’s time to weed your garden, then you want to read […]
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Sep
Sep
If you love transforming trash, such as kitchen scraps and grass clippings, into a beneficial soil conditioner, then you need to start composting. Complete the circle of life right in your backyard with your own composter. You want to use green scraps, including fruit and vegetable peels, and brown scraps, such as wood chips, newspaper, […]
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Apr
Apr
Did you know that a weed is simply a plant that’s in the wrong place? And yet, weeds make us gardeners very frustrated because it’s a never-ending job of removing them from our flowerbeds and vegetable gardens. You may spend an hour or an entire afternoon pulling weeds. Your back’s sore, you’re profusely sweating because […]
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Dec
Dec
If you’ve joined the gardening trend, you’re in good company. Gardening is growing in popularity that will continue into 2021. Why is it cool to garden in 2021? People garden for many reasons, including: Folks are worried about food scarcity. Folks want to brighten up their landscapes with easy-to-grow flowers. People working from home and […]
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Jul
Jul
Do you want to enjoy your vacation and not worry about how your vegetable garden is doing while you’re away? You can now take a deep breath and enjoy your time away because you can prepare your garden before you leave for your vacation. Alternatively, some folks wait until the fall or winter to travel […]
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Jul
Jul
Flower beds make bright spots in any landscape—big or small, country or urban. Gardeners not only have traditional flower beds, but they also create beds to hide undesirable buildings and utility boxes. Others have created a backyard haven in the middle of their city by creating vertical flower beds and mini-gardens with seat walls to […]
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Mar
Mar
If you love fresh vegetables and you don’t mind digging in the dirt, then starting a vegetable garden might be your next outdoor project. Studies have shown over the years the benefits of gardening: You’re breathing in the fresh air, and you’re out in nature Working in the dirt releases fungi that act like anti-depressants […]
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Nov
Nov
Many folks start a hobby farm for a variety of reasons. Hobby farmers grew up on farms, they want to be self-sufficient, they love animals, and they want to save money at the grocery store. Hobby farming is a farm that is up to 50 acres, but it isn’t your sole source of income like […]
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Aug
Aug
Tips on How to Mow Your Lawn… And Why It’s Worth Your Time Lawn mowing can be a boring, weekly chore. And when you’re busy working and raising a family, it’s just one more chore added to the honey-do list.Whether you’re new to homeownership or not, mowing your lawn can be a hassle—especially if you’re […]
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Jul
Jul
If you’re curious about organic lawn care, you’re not alone. A lot of homeowners are turning to organic lawn care because it’s safer for their children and pets as well as they’re using less chemicals that can runoff into stormwater drains. Does Organic Lawn Care Work? In a nutshell, yes. However, it takes a few […]
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