Tag: Gardening

Posted on 03/25/2024

Designing container gardens for beginners

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

Container Garden

Container Gardening

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Posted on 06/26/2023

Quick Ways to Maintain Your Home Throughout the Year

Maintaining your home should be a priority, but it can be overwhelming to fit in all of those routine maintenance projects along with the rest of your commitments. Fortunately, it's very easy to come up with a maintenance schedule based on the seasons. If you follow this schedule, you will always stay on track with your preventative maintenance,...

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Posted on 09/26/2022

3 Ways to make your home garden sustainable

If you’re interested in ways to live more sustainably, one of the best places to start is your home garden. There are plenty of sustainable gardening methods that are simple, inexpensive and benefit your garden while reducing your environmental impact. No matter what type or size of garden you have, there are ways you can make it more...

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Garden

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Posted on 08/29/2022

Improving your yard drainage

If your yard is full of puddles, soggy soil and waterlogged plants, it’s time to invest in better yard drainage. Depending on the cause and severity of the issue, there are plenty of DIY options you can handle without spending a fortune. Understanding common causes leading to drainage problems and how they affect your yard will go a...

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Posted on 08/08/2022

5 Shade-Loving Plants for Your Yard

If you have a shaded yard or garden, it might seem hopeless to grow bright and colorful flowers and plants. However, there are plenty of vibrant plants that thrive in partial to full shade. Here is a guide to some of the best shade-loving outdoor plants to consider for your garden: Hosta Hostas are a staple of shady...

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Posted on 06/06/2022

A beginner's guide to building soil

Improving or “building” soil is essential for every successful home garden. By adding the right nutrients, you can help your plants grow healthy and plentiful. Luckily, the process is fairly simple, and can save you money you’d otherwise spend on ready-made soil. Here are some beginner tips for turning regular dirt into healthy garden soil: Start with a...

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Posted on 04/11/2022

How to start a neighborhood garden

Community gardens can be a great way to increase urban farming and maintain the native species of the area. They’re excellent ways to help maintain fresh food while creating green space for folks to enjoy. These gardens can be started by anyone, though you should ensure everyone participating in the project is legally allowed to garden on the...

Community Gardening

Gardening

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