No matter where you live, the conservation and wise use of water in our gardens and landscapes is important. Sustainable water use helps grow beautiful gardens while conserving water and helping reduce water pollution and stormwater overflows. Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter to increase the soil’s ability to absorb and retain …
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Raised beds and elevated gardens provide easier access to gardens and can increase the space available for growing vegetables and flowers. You will enjoy convenience and easy access when including one or more in your landscape or on your patio, deck, or balcony. Providing proper care for these elevated planting spaces will ensure the biggest …
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Put rainwater to use in your landscape with the help of rain barrels. This centuries old technique allows you to capture rainfall to use for watering ornamental gardens and containers. Always start with a call to your local municipality. Some have restrictions on water harvesting, but now even encourage this practice and some even offer …
Add garden fresh flavor to your meals year-round. Grow a few of your favorite herbs indoors, harvest and enjoy. Select a variety of herbs for you and your family to enjoy and use for cooking, decoration, or fragrance. Basil, chives, cilantro, oregano, marjoram, mint, parsley, sage and thyme are some of the easier herbs to …
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Go upright to expand your outdoor garden space, create privacy, and add beauty to your bare walls and fences. This centuries-old technique has been used to grow food and flowers, adding beauty and productivity from the ground up. Even those who garden on small city plots, balconies and terraces can be positioned vertically to expand …
The New Year is full of vows that usually involve diet and exercise. Gardening is a great way to implement these two decisions while improving your mood, lowering your blood pressure, maintaining flexibility, burning calories and more. Determine that you are growing your own vegetables and eating healthier in the New Year. Involve your family …
They fly on your face, float near your houseplants, or gather at the window. Fortunately, these fungal mosquitoes are more annoying to us than harmful to our plants. This pest enters our home from plants that we have added to our houseplant collection or that we have moved in after a summer. Some may end …
The New Year is full of vows that usually involve diet and exercise. Gardening is a great way to implement these two decisions while improving your mood, lowering your blood pressure, maintaining flexibility, burning calories and more. Determine that you are growing your own vegetables and eating healthier in the new year. Involve your family …
