Nutrient Rich Soil

Creating Compost and Recycling Nutrients in the Garden

You should be able to return all of your garden’s surplus back into the system to create a strong and sustainable ecosystem that can keep you fed for many years to come.

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Vegetables

Ten Great Vegetables for Home Vegetable Gardens

it can be difficult to find good quality in some types of vegetables, so if there is a big difference in quality, that could be a great reason for growing your own.

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A Smiling Gardener

Why Gardening Is Good for Your Health and Your Life

Gardening is a fantastic activity in many ways. It’s a great form of exercise, stress reliever, creative outlet, and just plain old good fun. Here are a few other reasons why gardening is a great all-around activity.

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Designing a Flower Garden

Tips for Designing Your Flower Garden

Designing your flower garden may seem like a scary prospect. But you don’t have to be an artist or a landscaping professional to design a beautiful flower garden!

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Dandelion

Controlling Weeds in an Organic Garden

Many gardeners choose to use a chemical weed killer to get rid of weeds, but you can’t do that in an organic garden. So what can you do?

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Teak Patio Furniture

Teak Wood Patio Furniture Cleaning Tips

How you clean your teak wood patio furniture depends on if you want it to remain it’s original honey color or if you want the silver gray patina that comes from exposure to the sun.

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No Dig Gardening

No Dig Gardening Techniques

In “no dig” gardening, the soil is disturbed as little as possible. It is not walked on or trampled down, so it remains aerated.

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Natural Lawn Care

An Easier and Healthier Type of Lawn Care

Essentially, Natural Lawn Care is a way of caring for your lawn without using synthetic chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides.

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Testing Soil PH Balance

Balance These Levels to Grow A Successful Garden

This issue is often overlooked by both novice and more experienced gardeners, but it is an issue that must be addressed if you are serious about growing a successful garden.

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Rough Comfrey

A Weed, or the Gardener’s Best Friend?

This useful and attractive plant is often considered a weed, but this plant should be cultivated by everyone with an interest in gardening in a sustainable and ethical way.

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