Composting is a way to feed your plants while reducing waste in your home or apartment and in local landfills. But did you know that you can get the same benefits of an outdoor compost pile or binβwithout sacrificing precious lawn or patio spaceβthrough indoor composting?Composting recycles organic material and allows for the natural processesContinue reading “Indoor Composting”
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Companion Vegetable Planting
Companion planting is a great way to maximize the efficiency of your garden. For almost every vegetable you grow, there is likely to be a beneficial companion plant that will help increase soil nutrients, chase away pests, and help you get the most out of your garden. Basil and tomatoes were made to go together,Continue reading “Companion Vegetable Planting”
Vegetable Garden Tips
Here are a few easy gardening tips from a very passionate and accomplished gardener, Martha Stewart. These gardening tips and tricks can help to jump start your Vegetable garden this season. You can create a garden by laying out a geometry shape to yield maximum results and easy access. To help minimize weeds and toContinue reading “Vegetable Garden Tips”
What to plant in April
When spring comes, there are plenty of spring flowers to plant. Perennials are ideal when it comes to flowers that grow in April. They grow fast and provide abundant color during the summer. Nurseries and online catalogs sell them. The plants are ready for sale after they grow for a year and have their growthContinue reading “What to plant in April”
Gardening for Toddlers
Your toddler will find lots of things to explore in the garden, and if you are prepared with a few toddler gardening activities, you can enhance his or her experience. Gardening with toddlers is a healthy way for parents and children to enjoy the outdoors together. Theme Gardens for toddlers should center on their fiveContinue reading “Gardening for Toddlers”
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