Nothing’s worse than watching pests munch through your garden like it was planted for them. While we try to avoid pesticide use through companion planting and attracting natural predators , sometimes it’s not enough and we need a targeted and limited ...
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4 Common Soil Problems (And How To Easily Fix Them)
The key to addressing common soil problems with balanced nutrients may be both easier and yet more complicated than you might think. It’s not just about spraying the right fertilizer and watching it be miraculously sucked into your plants in ...
Read More »Natural Fertilizer Can Dramatically Improve “Survival Garden” Food Production
Ok gardeners! Buckle up! Here is a fantastic natural fertilizer that mineralizes your soil and boosts your yield exponentially. You will, in turn, grow healthy, chemical-free crops only for a fraction of what you usually spend on other fertilizers. Let’s ...
Read More »Top 5 Ginger Remedies You Must Know
The smell that permeates the air in your home when you add fresh ginger to a meal is simply incredible. Ginger offers unique aromas and flavors that can transform dishes into something quite impressive. There is also numerous health benefits ...
Read More »Attract Bees To Your Garden In These Eight Easy And Simple Ways
If you have ever had trouble growing certain vegetables like cucumbers in your garden, it may not be the soil that is the problem. It is more than likely that you don’t have a good way to attract bees. Throw ...
Read More »Must-Do Spring Gardening Preps You May Have Forgotten
If you live south of a certain latitude, your garden is already in the ground and your growing season is underway. Many of us up north, however, are still digging out from a winter’s worth of snow and ice. Planting ...
Read More »Starting Seeds, The Easy And Smart Way
If you are planning on finally getting your garden started come spring, you might be surprised that some of your planting actually should begin when it’s extremely cold out. Indoor planting, that is. Seed-starting indoors has numerous benefits for all ...
Read More »Simple Fall Chores To Avoid Bugs In Next Year’s Garden
As the season comes to a close for many gardeners in North America, you may be thinking of some much-deserved “time off” from your garden. After all, you’ve spent the last few months caring for plants and probably battling a ...
Read More »The Benefits Of Seaweed As A Garden Fertilizer
The best fertilizer you’d probably apply in your garden is seaweed, yet this is the last option people think of when shopping for fertilizers. People prefer buying fertilizers online or at their local shopping centers. This shouldn’t be the case ...
Read More »Why Your Composting Strategy Needs Worms
If you have taken the step to start a compost pile for your garden, it is time to take one more step and consider vermicomposting, or composting with worms. Unlike a traditional compost pile, vermicomposting is a wonderful and efficient ...
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