Garden
What time of day should you water your plants?
You probably already know that, for the sake of the environment and your own pocket, you should reduce your consumption…
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Use your pee to grow your peas
There are basic building blocks that plants of all types need to grow; among them are water, phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen. You…
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Community gardens are good for the neighborhood
Around the world, city dwellers build gardens on balconies, rooftops and small strips of land. A March study…
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Hügelkultur: Creating the perfect soil for your garden
If you're building a garden, you may have noticed that the average garden bed requires a lot of soil. Fortunately, there are many different ways to…
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Why Evergreen Trees Don't Lose Their Needle-Like Leaves
We've all seen those beautiful evergreen trees that seem to thrive during the colder months, tightly holding onto their leaves...
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How Azaleas Became the South's Signature Flower
It's no wonder azaleas have become synonymous with the southern states of the US. After all, the stunning…
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Pi can help you determine the age of your trees
You probably learned in elementary school that counting the rings on a tree trunk is a simple way to…
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What is aquaponics?
What is Aquaponics Aquaponics is a system for growing fish and plants together in a mutually beneficial cycle. You…
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What types of stones work well in hardscape projects?
Stones Work Most natural stones can work well in hardscape projects. So see if there are any local stone…
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Why You Should Stop Raking Fall Leaves, Stat!
For many people, some of the best memories of autumn include raking and jumping into huge piles of leaves, before squeezing them into…
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