When faced with a nice crop of weeds in the summer flower garden, you need to be smart about how to stop the weed growth now and limit future weeds. Follow this step by step guide to summer weed control strategy to regain control over the weeds in your flower bed in three easy steps. […]
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Bindweed might be a relative of the morning glory, and has the same pretty saucer-shaped flowers, but it’s much more vigorous and will take over a garden if left to its own devices. Organic Weed Control If the weed is growing among other plants you’ll have to pull it up by hand as you risk […]
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Do you know what is the most difficult part of growing garden naturally is maintaining it. It has been noticed that most of the time that people just simply own a garden but forget to take care of it, and from there many major issues get started. One of the most common problems every gardener […]
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As the gardening season draws to a close, late-blooming perennials are a special treat, wherever they appear. While not as many plants bloom in shade as in sun, there are still handsome choices for planting in shady beds and borders. Don’t forget perennials with outstanding foliage in your efforts to add character to fall shade […]
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Even if your city or community doesn’t allow you to have a compost pile, there is a way of recycling your biodegradable waste into your organic garden simply by using direct composting, also known as trench composting. How To Direct Compost Your Organic Waste Direct composting is accomplished by burying your kitchen and other organic […]
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Do you love plants but can’t seem to keep them alive? You’re not alone. Many of us have brought home a new plant only to have it die, leaving us feeling like a plant murderer. Learning how to stop killing plants by following these basic steps will increase their chances of survival. Keep reading to […]
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Installing a sprinkler system in your front and back yard can seem like an overwhelming task. Believe it or not, however, a project like this can be done in a day or two. And it’s relatively inexpensive. When you’re done, you’ll have a system in place that waters your grass and plants with evenness and […]
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Caring for your lawn is easy when you have the right tools and equipment. As with anything, you need to have a little knowledge in order to do the job right. One of the things you should get when taking care of your lawn is a sprinkler. There are several different types of sprinklers and […]
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The cabbage maggot isn’t aptly named, because it affects many of the cruciferous vegetables organic gardeners grow as favorites in the vegetable garden. In addition to attacking the roots of several cole crops and mustard crops, it will also feed on beets and even celery. According to the University of Minnesota, the cabbage maggot was […]
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It’s easier than you think to start a tabletop lawn and your kids will be thrilled to help out. What You Will Need To Grow Grass Indoors Grass seeds: Check out the seed varieties at your local garden center. Oats, winter rye, wheat, and cat grass grow the fastest or you can pick a variety […]
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Lawns made of herbs are traditional to English and European gardens. The herbs used are generally very hardy, very scented and very sturdy. They need to bounce back quickly after being walked upon. This light crush releases the pungent aroma of those herbs beneath the gardener’s feet. This is the essence of herbal lawns. Adding […]
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Cauliflower is in the Botrytis group of Brassica oleracea. It is a cool season vegetable and does not grow well in areas which have extremely hot summers. There is no great mystery to growing cauliflower in the home garden. The most important step is to prepare the soil correctly in advance. In the fall before […]
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Flea beetles relish many of the same vegetable crops organic gardeners grow, but their diminutive size often allows their destruction to progress unchecked until the plants are hobbled or killed. With close monitoring, gardeners can control these insects early using natural, organic pest control methods. Identify Damage From Flea Beetles When vegetable gardeners discover flea […]
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The name armyworm conjures images of hordes of invaders marching through the lawn and garden, munching indiscriminately on the cultivated members of the landscape. Indeed, armyworms aren’t picky eaters, and they can inflict a great deal of damage in a short time. However, organic gardeners can control these garden caterpillar pests without resorting to toxic […]
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Your home and all of the appliances you’ve invested in it will be useless without electricity. As a homeowner, you should make sure that you’ll be able to pay the energy bills long-term. Aside from checking this homepage for energy maintenance plans, make use of the following tips so you can conserve energy at home. […]
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Several species of spider mites thrive in our gardens and on our houseplants, causing general plant decline for days or weeks before we detect their presence. Learn to recognize these tiny pests, and then use a combination of biological, spray, and cultural controls to eradicate them from your garden. Identifying Spider Mites To the unaided […]
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Taking care of your house is difficult enough as it is. Managing your work life and then coming home to a messy house is not ideal. While house cleaning may seem like a daunting task, it is really not if you know a few nifty tips and tricks. The key is to divide the tasks […]
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With summers at their peak, most of us have time to spare. What’s the better way to utilize our spare time than investing it in something productive and creative?! Landscaping has become a trend in the past few years. With environmental awareness on the rise, people are trying to pitch in; however, they can. If […]
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When people think of grass, they generally think of lawns. But ornamental grasses are not necessarily turf grass. However, deserts and arid plains are most often where many grasses are found. The fact that many varieties of grass are comfortable in desert gardens make them a natural there. The fact that many grasses are drought-tolerant […]
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If you’re heading off on vacation this year, you need to ensure your garden is as ready as you are. Of course, you’re not taking your garden with you on vacation, but you’re going to be leaving a gap in your gardening and maintenance schedule which needs careful consideration. You need to think about all […]
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A wildflower meadow is a fine alternative to a lawn for many organic gardeners. Once you’ve prepared your planting area and successfully germinated your wildflower seeds or established your wildflower plants, you can expect to enjoy your natural landscape for many years. However, this doesn’t mean that wildflower gardens are maintenance-free. You must invest a […]
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Hemerocallis or daylily is a perennial plant that grows trumpet like flowers on stems that rise above large clumps of leaves. The long strap like leaves create a mounding plant. Each leafless flower stem, called a scape, will have multiple flower buds. Each flower bud will open and bloom in one day, hence the common […]
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