Gardening Tips & Information
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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.
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4 Plants You Shouldn’t Prune In Spring: Key Ornamentals To Leave Alone
There are certain plants you shouldn’t prune in spring. It may be tempting to cut them back during your spring cleanup, but you may be sacrificing flowers.
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Why Is Biodiversity Important For Gardeners?
Why practice biodiversity in your garden? Learn why it’s important and how to encourage a healthy ecosystem at home.
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Shou Sugi Ban Raised Beds – Burning Wood For Rot Resistance
Have you heard of Shou Sugi Ban raised garden beds? This method of charring wood preserves it organically, seals it and makes it strong and long-lasting.
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Spring Garden Checklist - Must-Do Garden Tasks For Spring
Spring is a busy time in the garden. But what should you do first? Here are the top tasks for your spring garden checklist.
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How To Be Sustainable On A Budget In Your Own Backyard
Learn how to be sustainable on a budget when it comes to your garden projects. There are lots of inexpensive ways to establish green habits.
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3 Clever Ways To Use Up Yard Trimmings And Clippings – For a Zero-Waste Garden
If your compost bin is bursting at the seams, then it’s time to get smart about using up garden waste. Rather than send it to landfill, these sustainable ideas will nurture plants, support biodiversity, and save you money.
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Baking Soda For Plants: Is It A Good Or Bad Idea?
Maybe your grandparents used kitchen baking soda in their gardens but you may want to consider other ways to combat fungus that won’t cause salt buildup in the soil.
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Natural Homemade Fungicide That Won’t Hurt Plants
Stirring up a batch of homemade, natural fungicide can go a long way in treating various garden problems and is much more environmentally friendly.
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15 Thrifty Ideas To Grow A Garden For (Almost) Free – With Tips From Industry Experts
Gardening can be an expensive hobby, but it doesn’t have to be. These money-saving tips from industry insiders will dramatically cut the costs – from getting plants for free, to a touch of DIY.
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Best Native Plants For Winter Interest In The Garden
Native plants for winter interest are pretty and will keep birds and wildlife happy in the cold months.
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Are Plants Sentient? An Investigation Of Plant Intelligence
The question of whether plants are sentient or conscious is still not fully answered, but plant lovers might have their own opinions.
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5 Health-Boosting Gardening Habits You Need To Adopt
Make these simple changes to your gardening routine to improve your health, wellbeing, and overall quality of life.
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Real Life Sci-Fi Plants That Look Like They’re From A Movie
Grow some amazing sci-fi plants that look like they’re from another planet for some alien interest in the garden.
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5 Tips To Spruce Up Your Shed Before Spring – According To A Garden Buildings Expert
Awaken your shed from hibernation and get it ready for the onset of spring. These expert tips will help to restore your building and its surroundings to pristine condition.
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7 Joyful Garden Projects To Banish Winter Blues
Don’t let the cold weather stop you from getting outdoors. The garden in winter is full of hidden delights, and even just a few minutes spent nurturing its potential will lift your spirits.
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Winter Pruning Mistakes: 6 Seasonal Snipping Blunders To Avoid
Ever fallen foul of winter pruning mistakes? Learn from these seasonal mishaps and snipping fails to boost the health and longevity of trees, shrubs, crops and ornamentals
