If you have a patch of grass in your yard that you want to remove (for making a garden, patio, etc.), here’s a way you can do that without breaking your back digging it all up. It’s a great option when dealing with a small to medium size plot but be warned, this method will …
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Outdoor lights can add magic and ambiance to your yard or patio space when the sun goes down, while providing safety and security at the same time. Why not go for function and a bit of decorative form and fun with these bright ideas for outdoor lighting. 1. Entrance Lights In addition to providing a …
Gardening is a satisfying lifelong hobby that keeps me fit, saves me money on food, and — without sounding too cheesy, I hope — lets me live a more beautiful life. Many people turn to home gardening hoping to gain these benefits, only to find at the end of the summer that they’ve spent hundreds …
Gardening is not an exact science. Even experienced gardeners make mistakes, so novice gardeners shouldn’t be the least bit intimidated. Follow this advice to arm yourself with the basics 1. Choose the right plants for your soil Before you buy any plants, check your soil type: is it light and sandy, or heavy and clay? Many …
Excited about your garden, but things aren’t going as well as you initially hoped? It might be because you’re making these crucial mistakes. 1. Not Testing Soil Soil can vary from one spot in your yard to another. If you aren’t using a soil tester, you have no idea what kind of nutrients — or …
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Whether you’re a green-fingered garden guru or a novice, these very clever tips and tricks are sure to come in handy! Gardening is a fine art, and often learning to get it right is a process of trial and error. However, there are a few gardening hacks you can pinch from professional gardeners to help you master …
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Pallets have long been a popular go-to when it comes to repurposed projects, but we haven’t seen anyone utilize them quite as creatively as Aniko Levai. When it came time to decorate her patio for summer, the Place of My Taste blogger turned to pallets to transform the space. From a vertical garden to sectional …
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There are many secrets hiding among your petals, leaves, and dirt. Gardening is hardly a straightforward practice — goodness knows it takes skills, dedication, and more than a little luck to grow flowers and veggies. But while certain facts about gardens are perplexing (like the delicate nature of herb garden growing), some are just plain …
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Lavender, an easy-to-grow herb delights with its beauty and fragrance. Fields of Dreams What’s not to love about lavender? It’s low maintenance and drought-tolerant, once established. It attracts bees and butterflies but is deer- and rabbit-resistant. It can be used in cosmetics, medicine, and cuisine. And the beloved fragrance, prized for millennia, is refreshing, clean, and …
Below are five simple tips you can use to conserve water and maximize the productivity of your garden. Install a Rain Barrel Perhaps one of the simplest solutions for sustaining a water supply is by installing a rain barrel. Rain barrels collect the water that would typically pour out of a rain gutter onto the …
