Tag: Gardening

Posted on 02/04/2024

Essential landscaping terms to know

If you’re just getting started with landscaping, it can...

Annual

Deciduous

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Posted on 10/08/2023

3 Secrets to starting an organic garden

Starting your own organic garden is simpler than you might...

Compost

Fertilizer

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Posted on 08/13/2023

Is an Attached Greenhouse Right for You?

Pergolas and covered patios are wonderful during the warmer parts of the year. While humans can bundle up and build a fire, even a covered outdoor space cannot protect your garden from harsh winter temperatures. If you're interested in finding ways to keep growing your veggies, flowers and other plants all year long, consider building a lean-to greenhouse....

Gardening

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Posted on 05/07/2023

Low-maintenance backyard landscaping ideas to try at home

Even for experienced gardeners, it can be easy to spend...

Drought Tolerant

Gardening

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Posted on 03/12/2023

How to Avoid Landslides on Your Property

While landslides vary in size and severity, avoiding them is an important part of protecting your property. Even if you don't live in a landslide-prone area, there are steps you can take to prevent one from happening in your own backyard. Here are three main ways to prevent landslides: Plant Trees & Shrubs to Strengthen the Ground The...

Drainage

Erosion

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Posted on 01/29/2023

3 Ways to Protect Your Property from Landslides

Landslides are caused by soil erosion and heavy rainfall. If your property has any slopes, it's important to check for signs of erosion so you can avoid the risk of causing a landslide. Here are three ways you can prevent erosion damage and landslides in your own yard: Plant Densely An abundance of deep-rooted vegetation is the best...

Erosion

Gardening

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Posted on 12/11/2022

How to make DIY concrete box planters

DIY concrete projects are a great way to increase your home improvement skills, while providing meaningful concrete crafts that could help you stay organized for years to come. However, concrete DIY projects can often seem daunting, but they can be as easy as any other DIY project. For example, try turning an old cardboard box into a custom...

Concrete

Diy

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Posted on 01/09/2022

How to Prevent Erosion & Landslides by Gardening on a Slope

Planting anything on an incline might seem like more trouble than it's worth. However, if your yard has any slopes, you could be at risk for soil erosion and landslides. The best way to avoid them is to plant trees, shrubs or other plants on the slope to strengthen the ground. Here are some tips for gardening on...

Erosion

Gardening

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Posted on 05/23/2021

Top 5 Front Yard Flowers for Curb Appeal

If you’re looking to increase curb appeal or even just add some color to the outside of your home, planting flowers in the front yard is the best way to do it. There are countless combinations of plants and flowers that look great in front of your home, but some are easier and more effective than others. Here...

Curb Appeal

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Posted on 04/12/2020

Create a Customized Potting Bench

Photo by Neslihan Gunaydin on Unsplash If you're like most homeowners who enjoy cultivating an attractive yard and garden space and perhaps even providing some tasty treats for the family table, you probably appreciate tools and amenities designed to make your gardening chores easier and more enjoyable. Many home gardeners make do with whatever available surfaces that happen...

Gardening

Organization

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