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5 Tips for Artificial Turf Maintenance June 28, 2016
Now that you have installed that beautiful artificial grass, proper maintenance will ensure that the lawn remains in perfect condition, looking lush and green through all the seasons. Synthetic lawns in Perth do not require as much in maintenance as their natural counterparts. There is, however, quite a bit that you can do as highlighted […]
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Improving your garden the organic way … starting with double-digging – excerpts from All Illustrated Guide to Organic Gardening June 27, 2016
Good soil is the basis of any good garden. If your soil is sandy or heavy clay, digging and amending it before planting can be critical to plant health. Sandy soils need organic amendments to help them retain nutrients and water, which otherwise leach out quickly. Clay soils retain moisture; they need organic amendments to […]
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Square Foot Gardening May 22, 2016
The square foot gardening method is a great way to have beautiful and productive gardens without using up a lot of space and resources. You will first need to find a location that has at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight on a daily basis. Unless you are creating a shade garden, steer clear […]
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All you Need to Know About Organic Gardening Compost May 22, 2016
One of the main differences of organic gardening to the normal gardening is the use of organic gardening compost. Most typical gardeners use the commercial fertilizers to make the soil where they will be planting their plants much healthier. In organic gardening, however, this is not encouraged. Instead of using the commercialized fertilizers, organic gardening […]
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Italian Herb Garden May 22, 2016
An Italian herb garden offers the herb gardener a new realm of possibilities. Italy is home to many of the most well known and flavorful herbs in the world. Famous in many respects for its herbs, Italian cuisines can be drawn strait from your very own Italian herb garden. We’ll take a look at some […]
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Using Herbs from a Home Garden May 22, 2016
Once you decide what herbs you want, determine where and how to plant them, and are now watching them grow an flourish – you ask the question: how do I go about using them? It takes a little work. Let’s go over some of the basics. Before using your herbs, you must harvest them. Timing […]
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3 Must Have Organic Gardening Supplies May 22, 2016
Using organic gardening supplies is a crucial part of starting a garden that produces fresh fruits and vegetables. That means you will be growing produce that is free of harmful toxins. The chemicals and toxins used in pesticides and fertilizers can leach into your produce that you will eventually consume. While the amount of chemicals […]
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10 Benefits of Starting Your Own Organic Garden May 22, 2016
1. Save Money In this economy, saving money is at the top of everyone’s list and the organic gardening community is no exception. By growing your own fruits and vegetables, you can save money as opposed to buying them in the grocery stores at inflated prices. No one can argue that the price of food […]
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