Container gardening is a great way for those who live in condos, townhouses or apartments to have gardens right on their patios or balconies. They are also great for those who are renting houses and …
6 ways to use coffee grounds in the garden
Next time you are making your morning coffee, make sure you keep those grounds for using out in the garden. Here are ways to use those grounds instead of tossing them out. Protect plants from ants …
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Which herbs are the most invasive in the garden
Some herbs can become quite invasive and literally seem to take over your garden. This is because the seeds spread easily and germinate readily, meaning you could have herb plants popping upo …
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Which vegetables require the most space in the garden?
When you start planning your garden, especially when you have a small space to work with - you should be aware that some vegetables require a significantly larger space in the garden to grow. If you …
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Can you reuse soil in container gardens?
While many gardeners remove the soil from garden containers during the summer - especially in colder climates where soaked soil could freeze and break the soil, if you don't, you have probably …
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What is vertical gardening?
Vertical gardening has become more and more popular in recent years, although many people don't understand exactly what it means. However, it can be a great solution for those with small garden …
What vegetables cannot be grown in containers?
Container gardening is very popular for those who have a limited space and want to take advantage of patios and balconies for their gardens. But not all vegetables grow well in gardens. Here are …
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How to conserve water when container gardening
With droughts hitting more parts of the world, water shortages and restrictions are becoming more commonplace, especially in warmer climates. And water prices are soaring, costing you even more money …
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Can you compost paper towels?
When you are working in the kitchen and use a paper towel, can you toss it into your compost or into your kitchen scrap reccycle container? The answer is yes.... sometimes! If you are using …
How to grow amazing watermelons
Growing your watermelons is a wonderful thing to grow in the garden because even kids will want to help. And what is better than eating your own homegrown watermelon on those hot summer days? You …
Remove grass and gardening stains from hands
If you are an avid avid gardener, you have probably discovered that simply using soap and water usually isn't strong enough to remove grass and gardening stains from your work in the yard or garden. …
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Inexpensive way to scare birds from your garden
Are yo having problems with birds attacking your freshly planted garden? Here is an easy trick to keep your plants protected from becoming a birdie buffet. Save your plastic grocery bags. Then blow …
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