Gardening Tips & Information
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Native Alternatives To Invasive Plants: 8 Safe Garden Beauties
These beautiful native alternatives to invasive plants not only look better than non-native species but are better for your local ecosystem, too!
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Don’t Trim These Plants Before Fall: 7 Plants You Should Not Prune In Summer
High summer is synonymous with deadheads and straggly growth, so it’s tempting to reach for the cutters. But here are the plants you should not prune in summer – and why
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Herbicide Carryover In Compost - Can Herbicide Stay In Hay?
Understanding herbicide carryover in compost, manure, hay and other soil amendments is crucial, especially if gardening organically is important to you.
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Best Plants For Poor Soil – These 8 Plants Are Happy To Grow Anywhere!
Some plants actually prefer soil that isn’t perfect, so don’t be discouraged - learn all about plants that grow in bad soil.
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Do Raised Garden Beds Need Drainage?
Before building or buying garden beds, consider how raised garden bed drainage can make a difference for your soil and plants.
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How To Water Plants While Away On Vacation – 7 Best Ways To Keep Plants Hydrated
Self-watering planters, ollas, and good old fashioned friendly neighbors can all keep your plants happy while you kick back and unwind.
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A Wattle Fence Is The Nostalgic Touch Your Garden Needs
A homemade wattle fence makes a charming addition to a cottage garden or any yard. Learn how to build one from materials that are mostly free.
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Ruth Stout Method Of Low-Maintenance No-Till Gardening
If you’re a busy gardener, the Ruth Stout method will seriously trim back your work time. It's not flashy, but it's a highly effective way to no-till garden.
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21 Plants That Like Heat And Full Sun For Summer Gardens
If you live in a hot climate or have a hot area in your yard, plants that like full sun and heat are just waiting for you to discover them.
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Vinegar For Garden Use: Making Homemade Vinegar Rooting Hormone
Using apple cider vinegar as a rooting hormone is a safe and natural way to weaken the outer coating of seeds, making for faster germination.
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Digging Into Different No-Till Gardening Methods – Which One Is Right For You?
No-till gardening methods are trending, and for good reasons. Do yourself and the Earth a favor by learning some easy alternatives to tilling garden soil.
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7 Planting Mistakes That Will Spoil Seedlings & Tender Plants
Seedlings and young plants need tender loving care when transplanting to the garden. Avoid these common errors to ensure healthy growth.
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No-Till Vegetable Gardening: The Easiest Way To Start A Vegetable Garden
A no till vegetable garden seems too easy to be true, but it works. It’s an eco-friendly method that makes sense.
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Boost Your Wildlife Gardening Credentials With 8 Eco-Friendly Certifications
Be an Earth champion and check out some eco-friendly certifications for your yard, garden or property.
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Help Your No-Dig Garden Succeed: Our Guide To No-Dig Gardening
Our guide to no-dig gardening explains a movement whose time has come. Learn no-till gardening methods to enrich and balance the health of your soil.
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Does Gardening Reduce Carbon Footprint Size?
If you’d like to learn how to reduce your carbon footprint on the Earth, start with your garden activities and planting decisions.
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How To Use Less Plastic: 5 Ways To Go Greener In Your Garden
Data on how our overuse of plastic is harming the planet may leave you wondering how to use less plastic. Here are ideas for reduced plastic use in the garden.
