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Weed Wisdom: What 10 Common Weeds Are Trying to Tell You – Gardenista
[ad_1] Listen up! Your weeds are trying to tell you something. Like all varieties of plants, individual weeds thrive in particular conditions. Some like…
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What Is Green Manure? Why, What, and How to Grow a Cover Crop for a Home Garden
[ad_1] There is a wonderful product to give your plants a growing boost. It takes time to work—about two to three months—but it doesn’t…
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Denton Reserve: The Yorkshire Estate’s Land Recovery Project
[ad_1] That moment when you’re winding your way up to The Penny Bun inn in the picturesque village of Askwith in Wharfedale, England, car…
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Fallen Leaves: What to Do With the Leaves on Your Property
[ad_1] 3. Create an out-of-sight leaf pile. If you have prying neighbors or an HOA to worry about, move leaves to less visible areas,…
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Fall Gardening Chores: What to Do in September and October to Prepare for Next Spring
[ad_1] While spring may seem like a long way away—summer doesn’t even technically end until September 22—there are things you can do over the…
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Pee-cycling: How to Pee-Cycle at Home to Make Free, Natural Fertilizer for Your Garden
[ad_1] What if I told you that you have unlimited access to one of nature’s best fertilizers? And best of all, it’s easy to…
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Know Your Dirt: The Right Type of Soil to Buy for Your Garden – Gardenista
[ad_1] Too bad soil isn’t dazzling like dahlias or sweetly fragrant like freesias, because gardeners then would be gushing over this dirty stuff instead…
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A Garden from Scratch: How to Prepare the Bed and Plant It
[ad_1] So you’re finally ready to plant up an area of your garden. How do you ensure you’re giving your plants the best possible…
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Beyond the Meadows: An Inspiring New Book by the Homesteaders Behind Krautkopf
[ad_1] When my friend and colleague Margot Guralnick and I set out to write The Low-Impact Home, we had many discussions with Remodelista founder…
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Leaf Mulch: Why You Should Leave the Leaves in Spring, Too
[ad_1] Spring is in the air, and for many gardeners, that means it’s time to start cleaning up the yard. But what if I…
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How to Be More Sustainable in Your Gardening Habits: Top Tips
[ad_1] This is part of a series with Perfect Earth Project—Edwina von Gal’s nonprofit dedicated to toxic-free, nature-based gardening—on how you can be more sustainable…
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Whole Egg Planting, Seaweed Slug Repellent, A Bug Snug, and Other Trends to Try
[ad_1] While I definitely don’t consider myself a trendsetter—or even a person who follows trends—my interest is always piqued when I learn of new…
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Composting in the Winter: Tips to Ensure Mature Compost in Spring
[ad_1] It’s still important to keep your ratio of “greens” (moist materials, including kitchen scraps) and “browns” (dry materials, leaves, shredded paper and cardboard)…
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Fall Fertilizing: How to Prepare Your Lawn, Shrubs, Trees, and Perennials for a Restorative Winter Sleep – Gardenista
[ad_1] In addition to fall being a great time to get new plants in the ground, it can also be an ideal season to…
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How to Leave the Leaves: Tips from Expert Doug Tallamy
[ad_1] As leaves fall and the call to “leave the leaves” rises—from major news outlets to your next door neighbor—you may find yourself scratching…