Gardening Tips & Information
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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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Gorgeous Drought-Tolerant Container Plants For Full Sun And Heat
Worried your pot-based annuals and perennials are going to feel the burn this summer? Try these drought-tolerant container plants for full sun and heat – and let the good times roll
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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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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.
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"My Worst Mistake" – Gardeners Share 10 Hard-Learned Lessons
Gardeners never stop learning, and sometimes our mistakes are the best teachers. But why not save time and heartache by learning from other gardeners' failures?
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How To Make A Sustainable Garden: 9 Easy Ways To Go Green
There are lots of eco-friendly garden ideas that will move us toward creating a sustainable garden. Here are 9 of our favorites.
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Overgrown Landscape Beds: How To Reclaim An Overgrown Garden
Overgrown plants, multiplying perennials, encroaching weeds and blurred garden edges create chaos. Learn the steps on how to reclaim an overgrown garden and bring back your inner peace with the information found in this article.
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11 Invasive Plants You Should Never Buy At The Garden Center
They might tempt you with pretty flowers or unique foliage, but invasive plants should be treated with extreme caution. Learn the most common silent invaders to avoid when visiting the garden center.
