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Posted on 08/04/2024

Privacy: Plant These Shrubs to Increase Your Home's Privacy

Property owners and abutters often want to escape into the backyard to take a break. When landscapes are wide open, even the courtesy of saying hello and briefly chatting with neighbors reduces the peaceful enjoyment of the property. Homeowners who do not want to invest thousands of dollars to stare at blank wooden fences can plant shrub rows...

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Posted on 09/04/2022

3 Plants for shade garden color

If your yard or garden space doesn’t get much sun during the day, it’s valuable to know the best plants for shade. There are plenty of plant options with colorful flowers and foliage that make perfect additions to a shady garden. Here is a quick guide to some of the best plants for shade gardens: Hosta Hosta is...

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Posted on 08/21/2022

The basics of baby spinach growing

Of all the leafy greens you can grow in your home garden, one of the most rewarding is baby spinach. Growing spinach from seed is a simple process and perfect for small spaces. For more information on growing spinach, here is a basic guide to help: Supplies needed To grow spinach, you’ll need the following: Spinach seeds. While...

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Posted on 07/24/2022

Coconut coir vs peat moss: A basic comparison

If you’re a gardening or houseplant enthusiast, you may have already pondered the choice of coconut coir vs peat moss. Your choice of growing medium can make an enormous difference in the health and success of your plants, so it’s important to understand the benefits and disadvantages of each option. What is coconut coir? Coconut coir, also called...

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Posted on 05/08/2022

DIY Cement Planter Guide

If you’re looking for a DIY project to make something you can use both indoors and outdoors, try making a cement planter. The process for creating your own is simple and only needs a few basic tools and materials. With your finished planter you can enjoy the benefits of container planting either in the yard or inside the...

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Posted on 12/26/2021

Why You Should Consider an Attached Greenhouse

Pergolas and covered patios are wonderful during the warmer parts of the year. While humans can bundle up and build a fire, even a covered outdoor space cannot protect your garden from harsh winter temperatures. If you're interested in finding ways to keep growing your veggies, flowers and other plants all year long, consider building a lean-to greenhouse....

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Posted on 12/19/2021

How to Build Your Own Vertical Herb Garden

There are few things more satisfying than cooking with your own fresh herbs. However, growing your own herbs is not always convenient in small spaces. With a vertical herb garden, you can fit a dozen or more different plants without taking up a ton of patio space. Plus, you can build the garden yourself. Here we’ll go over...

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Posted on 09/12/2021

The Pros & Cons of Container Planting Your Victory Garden

For those who wish to plant a victory garden, container planting might be the best option. Many vegetables and other edible plants grow successfully in containers and may give you the flexibility you need. However, there are some disadvantages to consider, especially when deciding between container gardening or planting directly into the ground. Here we’ll go over some...

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Posted on 12/27/2020

Native Gardening: Why the Trend Is Flourishing

Photo by Larisa Koshkina via PixabayRestoring native habitat to our surroundings is like pressing the "refresh" button on biodiversity. Homeowners who embrace native gardening are making big contributions to healthy landscapes, which is great for maintaining the native ecosystems. Making a Difference—Beautifully Native plants are the greenery that would grow in certain areas with or without human intervention....

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