Growing vegetables and flowers from seed can be both fun and economical. All of the information you need on how to do it successfully is on the package of seeds but that assumes that you understand...
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A lot of gardeners may have heard of the term “groundcover” but may be unfamiliar with its purpose or how to actually establish and grow one. Groundcovers in their simplest form are...
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On virtually every seed package or plant that you buy it is likely you will see the term USDA garden zone, also known as a hardiness zone, with a number from 1 through 11 associated with it. If...
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When the calendar page turns to October it’s a gardener’s natural instinct to start thinking about fall chores and what needs to be done in the garden to prepare for winter. There is no...
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If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage or refinanced an existing one you know that a detailed appraisal survey is an important step in the loan process. Having done this myself a few years ago...
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One project I’ve been considering for several years is the installation of a path connecting my front yard to my back patio. While I can easily access the patio from the front yard by walking...
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Watering your garden can seem like an endless chore during the summer and the sticker shock when you get the water bill doesn't make this task any more pleasurable. Over the past few...
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Many of us are realizing that our natural resources are not limitless and that conservation and recycling are necessary actions to preserve these resources for future generations. Water is...
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