How to CARE FOR YOUR PLANTS!
Ever wonder why your plants aren't looking healthy? Well, follow these instructions and you will have a healthy, happy plant! ARTICLE COURTESY OF MY DAUGHTER, AUTUMN [... more]
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How to Choose Between Rock and Wood Mulch
The primary objectives of mulching are to control weeds, maintain soil moisture and add beauty to the landscape. With these in mind, how do you choose from the many mulching options available? Between wood mulch (chips, bark) and rock mulch ... [... more]
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How to Compost Without Attracting Pests
If you are tired of spending money on compost and are ready to make your own, now is your chance. Keep in mind you will have to work a bit to create compost and with a litle effort it won't cost you a dime! Find a location to have your compost. ... [... more]
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How to Enrich Your Vegetable Garden With Food Compost
If you are like me and love to have a vegetable garden every spring through fall then let me share my tips on what I do to help create rich soil for my plants to grow. The best part is, it is minimal work, with huge payoffs in the form of tasty ... [... more]
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How to Keep Your Septic Tank in Good Working Order
If your home has a septic tank instead of city or parish sewage, you will want to take extra precautions as to what you put down the drain. Why? Because every time waste enters the septic tank, an equal amount of effluent is released. The ... [... more]
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How to get an Accurate garden Soil Test.
With any new garden come the questions: Is my soil acidic? Do I have enough organic matter? Do I need to fertilize? Is this clay? Every gardener should know the answers to these questions before they start new projects and renovations. Believe me ... [... more]
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How to Avoid Winter Salt Damage on Plants
Frost is in the air and that means icy roads are sure to follow. Before you cut open that bag of snow-melt learn how to save and protect your landscaping investment. Salt burns the roots of plants. It's that simple! The damage might not be ... [... more]
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How to Compost Leaves in a Plastic Bag
Raking up leaves and throwing them away is such a waste, especially because leaves are so easy to compost! Leaf compost, also called leaf mold, returns nitrogen, carbon and micronutrients to your soil, adds valuable organic matter and helps soil ... [... more]
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How to Buy Compost Bins
Congratulations! You've decided to start composting! Composting is a great way to use organic waste that would otherwise end up in landfills, while also providing nutrient rich soil for your plants. Compost bins are a great way to store your ... [... more]
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How to Care for Pansies in the Winter
The one thing I noticed when I moved from New York City, to the south, was that there are flowers that actually live throughout the winter. They are pansies. They are beautiful and hardy, but they still need care to look beautiful in the cold months. [... more]
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