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Getting Started Saving Money by Gardening!
With the increasing cost of groceries, it may be possible to save money and increase your family’s health at the same time by growing vegetables in your backyard. It’s a good idea to choose your favorite vegetables to grow and plan beds for early, middle of the season and late varieties. Most vegetables require at…
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Reducing Gardening’s Impact on the Environment.
Many people may not be aware that gardening can actually harm the environment if done improperly. A large amount of carbon dioxide can be released through tilling the soil. This contributes to global warming. When you cultivate and till the soil, you also destroy good fungi. Fertilizers like nitrogen and manure often leach out of…
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Gardening with Children has Many Benefits
There are many studies that show that exposing children to nature at a young age helps ensure that they will feel more connected to the environment, have greater levels of empathy, a stronger immune system, and so much more. That’s why gardening with children is so important. Here are some of the other benefits that…
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Creating a Raised Bed Garden
There are many reasons to create a raised bed garden. Personally, I like the look and feel of a raised bed. I like how it looks tidy and organized. But raised beds gardens are great in places where there might not be good quality topsoil or where the soil in the yard might be too…
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Hot or Cold Composting?
The main difference between hot and cold composting is the amount of heat generated during the composting process. Hot composting is a more active and faster method of composting, where microorganisms break down the organic materials in the compost pile, generating heat in the process. This heat helps to speed up the breakdown of the…
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Choosing The Best Plants for Your Garden
Many times we buy plants on impulse then find there is nowhere in the garden that really suits them. Before buying plants you should consider a number of factors to chose the best plants for your garden. First, carefully examine your garden to see how much sun and shade it gets, whether the soil is…
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How to Build a Butterfly Garden
A butterfly garden is a space where you you grow flowers and plants that will attract these colorful and dainty creatures to your garden. Imagine sitting out in your garden surrounded by hundreds of beautiful butterflies! You’ll also be sure to delight your family and visitors with beautiful butterflies just by creating a safe habitat…
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Basic Tools for a Beginner Gardener
Different kinds of gardens require different kinds of garden tools. Hardware stores mostly offer a wide range of tools and it can be confusing to see what you need to get stared. I compiled this list to help you with the basics. Do you have small garden or a large one? A small garden will…
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A Quick and Easy Introduction to Garden Style and Designs
Landscape design can be a daunting task, consuming a lot of time and energy. But before you hire that professional, here are some tips that could save both time and money. Here are the various landscape styles you can choose for your own garden: a. Formal. This style uses lots of straight lines and perfect…
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Safely Keep Pests Out of Your Garden
Pest control must be done with utmost consideration to safety; safety in terms of the plants, animals and humans. This holds especially true for those with vegetable and organic gardens. The main purpose of growing vegetables organically will be defeated if they become tainted with pest control chemicals. Many of the chemicals on the shelves…