If your yard is not very big, or if you’re trying to work with a smaller garden bed, it can be tough to find the right plants. Many grow too large, but these little evergreens are just right! Here are 5 evergreens in the 5 to 6 foot size which will be great for smaller …
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Finding good plants for your house’s front flower beds can be a challenge. Many shrubs grow too large and wild or simply require too much maintenance. If you don’t want to spend every weekend trimming and pruning rather than relaxing, consider some of these fantastic, low growing shrubs for your flower beds. Firefly Heather This …
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This classic American breed came about in the late 19th century, and is an excellent dual-purpose breed, providing both meat and eggs. You can expect to harvest between 200 to 300 brown eggs per year from one, making them excellent layers, while also having rich-flavored meat should you choose to process them as well. This …
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Duck eggs taste like chicken eggs – but better!! There’s definitely a reason that the demand for duck eggs is so high and it’s because once people taste them they keep coming back for more. In addition to being about 50% larger than your typical chicken egg, duck eggs also have a lot more flavor. …
The barred rock is a beautiful, heritage chicken breed that are not only excellent and reliable layers, but also a timeless classic in American history since the 1800’s. They’re excellent birds to start your backyard flock or homestead, and they even offer a great opportunity for meat production. But, when can you expect eggs from …
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Everybody wants to be close to the best amenities, but nobody wants peeping eyes seeing in their windows! If you’ve been looking for privacy from the neighbors via gardening, this article is for you. These evergreen trees are our fastest growing picks for every zone. Eastern White Pine ( Zones 3-7) This hardy tree features …
More and more people are shifting their habits to reduce their carbon footprints. They’re buying electric vehicles and governments are scrambling to be more green. That’s good news for solar farms, which stand to not only make the world a better place but also profit from these changes. But how much money does a solar …
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Do you want some land and are willing to move to get it? Well, then you’re in luck! There are still plenty of places in the United States where you can buy yourself some cheap land if you’re willing to make the journey. Arkansas Arkansas offers some of the cheapest land in the US, making …
While a nice fence would be my preferred way to shield our property from the neighbours, sometimes that just doesn’t make sense. Either in the practical or financial sense depending on the situation. However, the good news is, a natural wall can provide an excellent layer of privacy to protect your windows and backyard from …
There are all manner of gardening myths out there. One of the most prevelant is that coffee grounds will magically turn your tomato plants into fruit producing machines. But is there any truth to it? As is the case in most things, there is a hint of truth here. The truth being that coffee grounds …
