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Here are the things you need to know — container gardening basics — to succeed in your own garden. One of the delights of our summer garden is our container gardening. We use them in a variety of ways and whether you have acres of gardens or a …
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Please understand that this is not an exhaustive list of plants for hummingbird gardens but just the most common plants. What Do Hummingbirds Really Eat? Hummingbirds get the majority of their food from insects such as aphids so putting up …
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Ever wonder why you buy perennials in the spring and they just sit there for a month or two before they start growing? Most of the time, we blame it on "culture shock" or "transplanting" or any number of other cultural things. Plant Growth …
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Before we can talk about beneficial bacteria in your pond, it is important to understand the basics of why you use them. Bottom line - the water will be healthier faster if you add them. If you do not add them yourself, the beneficial bacteria …
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This fungus is the major fungal problem in our gardening world. It is the grey mouldy stuff that appears on spent blossoms and attacks wounded leaves. Think of it as Mother Nature’s shock troops - when there’s something that’s ready for …
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Coffee grounds and gardening might not seem like a match made in heaven as there's some evidence to show that we should be using this very abundant waste product in our gardening efforts. And most of us have lots of this product so here's how to …
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