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Five Natural Garden Pesticides That Really Work

Five Natural Garden Pesticides That Really Work

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)

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 ...

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Top 5 Ginger Remedies You Must Know

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 ...

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Must-Do Spring Gardening Preps You May Have Forgotten

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 ...

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Starting Seeds, The Easy And Smart Way

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 ...

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Simple Fall Chores To Avoid Bugs In Next Year’s Garden

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 ...

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The Benefits Of Seaweed As A Garden Fertilizer

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 ...

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Why Your Composting Strategy Needs Worms

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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