Gardening during the winter is an altogether different experience compared to the summer. Throughout the warmer months you ...
Grass clippings are another free mulch option that can help your garden beds through winter. Spread them in a thin layer, ...
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How to start a garden

To begin, cut the grass in the area and cover it with cardboard or layers of newspaper to kill it. The paper will decompose ...
Keep mulch three to six inches away from tree trunks to prevent bark damage and allow air to circulate. Spread it evenly and ...
Discover how to create a raised garden bed quickly and affordably. Perfect for small yards, urban gardens, or beginners, this ...
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Hügelkultur beds require hard work to build, but they'll reward you with rich, fertile soil. You don't want to do that hard work twice, so avoid this mistake.
Are weeds taking over your yard? It turns out, hitting this garden task at the right time makes all the difference.
Discover the signs that a hedgehog lives in your garden and how to make your outdoor space a safe, welcoming haven for them.
Some garden plants are ant magnets - but not always for the wrong reasons. Here's when to worry and when to let them march on.
Now onto outdoor projects. They include pruning the dormant plants, building garden structures, planning and organizing next ...
We’ve used pre-used potting soil and we’re mixing in a bit of bone meal. Bone meal is high in phosphates, and that promotes ...