Tag: Gardening

Posted on 08/18/2024

Backyard landscaping ideas for a low-maintenance home

Even for experienced gardeners, it can be easy to spend...

Drought Tolerant

Gardening

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Posted on 06/23/2024

No Sun, No Problem: 5 Beautiful Shade-Loving Outdoor Plants

If you have a shaded yard or garden, it might seem hopeless to grow bright and colorful flowers and plants. However, there are plenty of vibrant plants that thrive in partial to full shade. Here is a guide to some of the best shade-loving outdoor plants to consider for your garden: Hosta Hostas are a staple of shady...

Caladium

Coleus

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Posted on 01/07/2024

3 Ways to Protect Your Property from Landslides

Landslides are caused by soil erosion and heavy rainfall. If your property has any slopes, it's important to check for signs of erosion so you can avoid the risk of causing a landslide. Here are three ways you can prevent erosion damage and landslides in your own yard: Plant Densely An abundance of deep-rooted vegetation is the best...

Erosion

Gardening

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Posted on 12/03/2023

Coconut coir vs peat moss: Which should you use?

If you’re a gardening or houseplant enthusiast, you may...

Coco Coir

Coconut Coir

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Posted on 10/08/2023

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...

Gardening

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Posted on 07/31/2022

Saving water: For garden planning

One of the best ways to live more sustainably is by conserving water. For garden and yard care, however, this can sometimes be a challenge. It helps to know exactly when, where and how to water your garden with minimal waste - while still keeping your plants healthy and thriving. If you’re interested in ways to conserve water...

Conserve Water

Eco Friendly

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Posted on 03/20/2022

Vertical Herb Garden DIY Guide

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...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 07/18/2021

Container Gardens: The Basics

Container gardening can be an excellent way to grow and enjoy plants with limited space. It also allows you the opportunity to be creative and set up aesthetically pleasing combinations perfect for your garden or outdoor space. Here are some basic tips for a successful container garden: Container Container planting allows a lot of flexibility both in terms...

Container Gardening

Flowers

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Posted on 06/20/2021

3 Flower Garden Styles to Inspire Your Own Design

Designing a beautiful flower garden takes both planning and creativity. Choosing the right combination and arrangement of flowering plants might seem like a lot of work, but it will offer huge returns both in personal enjoyment and home value. With so many design possibilities, it’s hard to know where to begin unless you have a plan in mind....

Flowers

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Posted on 09/13/2020

Make Your Own, Environmentally-Friendly Trellis without Breaking Your Budget

Image by Mark Dixon from Pixabay Maybe it's time to get your garden ready, or maybe you already have a few scraggly plants that need some support; but pre-made trellises can be both pricey and flimsey. Instead of spending a lot to get a product that will fall apart after one, wet spring, why not make this sturdy...

Gardening Tips

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Posted on 07/28/2019

Detoxifying with Greens

You know that you don’t get enough nutrients and that the best place to get what you need lies in those beautiful dark leafy greens. But you’re just not satisfied with a constant diet of salad, and smoothies just aren’t your thing. So, what to do? Experts say you need between a half and a full cup of...

Healthy Foods

Gardening

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