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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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 …
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 …
While almost everything is better homegrown, tomatoes are the best of the best! While this is partially due to the varieties of tomatoes which are grown for stores – ones which were bred to withstand mechanical harvesting, but sacrificed flavor – part of it is the growing environment. Every plant needs nutrients, but which fertilizer …
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Need some help growing potatoes? In this article, we’ll be talking about how to grow potatoes from eyes! Yes, even grocery store potatoes can be grown this way, though you can purchase seed potatoes too if you’d prefer a more rare or specific variety. Here’s how to do it. Whole Potato or Portions? There is …
Growing potatoes is an effective way to create valuable calories and nutrients if you’re looking to be more self-sufficient. But, sometimes it’s not as straight forward as people think. One of the most common questions is how deep should you plant your potatoes? Plant potatoes in a 4 inch trench, covered with soil. Potatoes need …
In a previous article, we talked about tips for growing potatoes, but what about after they are in the ground? How do you know when the potato plants are ready to harvest? In this article, we’ll be talking a bit about that. When Are Potatoes Ready For Harvest? In general, potatoes take around 3 months. …
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Everybody wants to get into composting, but if you live in a rental or apartment where that’s not exactly appreciated, then starting a worm bin could be a good alternative. Worm bins won’t have any smell if managed correctly, and it’s pretty easy to get started on the cheap. I looked at several methods before …
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