The bane of my garden… SNAILS! It seems there are secret ninja snails and slugs who hang out in the ultimate hiding spot and SMS all their buddies to say: “Hey guys, she is planting seeds!” I literally prepared my veggie boxes on Monday with fresh compost, on Tuesday I planted seeds… but on Wednesday …
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Mulch is a layer of material that you spread over the surface of your soil when you want to improve fertility, reduce weed growth, improve/change the visual aesthetic, and/or to improve moisture retention. Is woodchip mulch good for your garden? Yes, it is. Woodchip mulch improves the overall health and moisture retention of your soil …
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When I was a kid, we tried to start a little vegetable garden in the back yard…it didn’t really go all that well. One thing that I remember most about that project was the near-constant need for fertilizer. On one of those bags, I remember seeing gypsum listed in the ingredients section on the back …
If you’re good with plants and want to make a little money on the side, you might want to start your own backyard plant nursery. You don’t need a lot of space or money to get started; you just need a little bit of yard, a little knowledge of plant propagation, and some plants. Starting …
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Who doesn’t like a juicy red apple every once in a while? I grew up taking an apple to school every day – yes, I was that kid with the apple in his lunch box. It wasn’t a problem because, unlike some of my classmates, I actually liked fruit in general (with apples being a …
Having a burn barrel is a great way to cut down on the amount of waste you send to the landfill. From wood scraps to leaves, burning is a good way to get rid of natural waste if you can’t compost it, or dispose of it in another fashion. Whenever we complete a construction project, …
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Got bugs? Boy, I hope not. There are all kinds of pests that can wreak havoc on your plants, ruining all of your hard work in the garden, but for your sake, I hope aphids aren’t one of them. Not only are these pests highly destructive, but it seems like they can attack just about …
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Ornamental gourds aren’t just fun to grow – they’re also incredibly easy to cultivate, too. Many people avoid growing these plants because they think they will be too finicky. Plus, since they aren’t a major food crop for most people, they tend to be sacrificed in favor of other vine crops like squashes and pumpkins. …
The zucchini is one of the most well-known summer squash varieties. It is easy to grow and can produce from the last frost of the year to the first frost, given the right growing environment and care. This guide will show you everything you need to know to plant, grow, and harvest your zucchini, along …
It seems that wet weather in the spring is just about standard where I live. It never fails – the weather will be warm and wet, and then, out of nowhere, super cold. Occasionally we even get a late springtime snow! For most people, this can spell disaster in the garden. There are all kinds …
