Fly Away! How to Keep Birds out of Your Garden
Birds serve a valuable role in the natural ecosystem. Their habit of chewing on fruits, vegetables, and plants allows them to spread seeds, creating a more diverse and vibrant ecosystem. Unfortunately, that creates a problem when you’re looking to carefully foster produce in your garden. Here’s how you can keep birds out of your garden without causing undue harm to the larger environment.
Net Barriers
The notion that good fences may make good neighbors may apply to stray deer and other land wildlife, but birds can be a bit trickier. Barriers are still a viable option, but they need Read more [...] How Smart Gardeners Stay Organized
Although it can be extremely enjoyable, gardening often involves a great deal of work. As with any intensive project, though, good organization can make all the difference when it comes to getting your garden off to a great start and keeping it productive throughout the growing season. Here are four of the best organizational tips that will help to make gardening easier and more efficient for you.
Plan Your Garden Beds before Breaking Ground
One of the best ways to stay organized during the growing season is to plan out your garden beds in advance. Planning the size of your beds and the rotation Read more [...] Few Simple Steps to Create Own Gardening Blog
So, you dedicate a large portion of your life to gardening. Maybe it’s time to start sharing some of your tips with the rest of the world? Not everyone finds it easy or has time, but maybe you’re the person to bring them into the light to show them that it’s not too bad!
The best way to connect with these people is by creating your own gardening blog, enabling you to post articles and share content that can inspire your readers. Not sure how to start? Today, I’ll show you how.
Choose a Name (Domain)
Firstly, you’ll want to think of a catchy and easy to remember name for your Read more [...] Smart Tips To Buy Garden Supplies
Gardening is a wonderful hobby which you can pursue during your leisure hours. It feels wonderful to cultivate and nurture a garden full of bright flowers and vegetables with your own hands. It is like rearing a baby. The most important part of rearing a garden is the garden supplies. You need to adhere to some basic tips to get hold of them at a fair price.
With the ample advancement in technology, nowadays you can have access to a smart garden easily. Yes, you heard that right. You can now use nature and technology together. A smart garden consists of various technologically upgraded items Read more [...] How to Successfully Grow Fruit Trees in Your Backyard
Growing fruit trees in your backyard is fun and rewarding, but it does require some work. Much of this work will need doing before you even purchase your first tree. Not all trees will grow or fruit in all places and conditions, so you’ll need to make sure you buy plants that will work for you and then care for them properly. Here’s what you need to know for a successful backyard orchard.
Get in the Zone
The United States Department of Agriculture breaks the US down into plant hardiness zones based on temperature and climate. Some cherry tree varieties, for instance, will grow in cooler Read more [...] 4 Pieces of Helpful Equipment for Serious Gardeners
The right gardening tools are what you need to transform your hobby into a passion and your harvest to the next level. Some tools are small and easy to fit into your budget, while others take up more space to store and require plenty of time to save for them. However, all can be useful. From handheld necessities to large, high-powered engines, you can put your money to work for you when you invest in these four important tools for your backyard oasis, landscaping hobby, or home garden.
Pruners
After spending so much time ensuring that your flowers are potted well, your trees are planted Read more [...] Green Thumb 101: Top Tips for Ensuring Your Garden Is Truly Organic
Growing your own fruits and vegetables is one of the best ways to improve your health and limit your impact on the environment. Unfortunately, creating a lush garden without using any chemical fertilizers or pesticides is more difficult than most people realize. Here are a few simple tips that will help you create a beautiful vegetable garden that is truly organic.
Make Your Own Compost and Mulch
Treated Mulch is filled with dozens of toxins, and those compounds can contaminate your soil for years. Instead of buying compost and mulch at your local garden center, you might want to make your Read more [...] How to Manage and Take Care of the Land Your House Is Built on
While many homeowners spend ample time focusing on home repair and maintenance tasks related to the structure on their property, land maintenance often receives minimal attention. The land that your home sits on must be well-maintained and properly cared for in order for your home to remain in great condition. These are a few of the essential land maintenance and care tips that may be applicable to your property.
Install Gutters
Gutters should be installed around the perimeter of the roof in most areas. These features capture rainwater as well as snow and ice melt as it flows off of the roof. Read more [...] How to Keep Your Garden Hydrated and Happy
Proper hydration is 100 percent essential for maintaining a garden that’s healthy, gorgeous, and strong. If you want to promote optimal garden wellness, then you need to make top-tier hydration practices one of your biggest priorities. These suggestions can go a long way for people who long for gardens that are anything but dehydrated and sad.
Know that Mulch is Your Best Friend
Frequent mulching can encourage optimal garden hydration. Conceal soil with the assistance of an organic material layer. Suitable material options include bark, cardboard, shredded paper, leaves and straw. Doing Read more [...] Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Garden Growing Safely
Gardening sustains us by providing a means of physical exercise, a way to refresh and clear the mind and a place to grow beautiful plants, flowers or your own healthy food crops. Cultivating a garden calls on you to invest your time and energy as you transform the outdoor space into a bountiful one. For your own protection and to protect your efforts so you can reap the rewards of your hard work, here are the top five ways to keep your garden growing safely:
Safety Comes First
The process of cultivation as well as maintaining a garden’s growth involves the use of tools and equipment that Read more [...] Sign up for FREE updates with gardening tutorials, news, product reviews, and more
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