gardening
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Properly Prune A Tree
8:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Pruning a tree may not be the most glamorous DIY project, but doing it properly is critical to the health of the trees in your backyard. Protect your trees by properly pruning them. More »
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Five Hard-To-Kill Houseplants For Your Home Or Workspace
5:30AM Adam Pash | Plants can transform your home or workspace into a more peaceful, tranquil and beautiful place, but if you’re not good with them, your improved space can quickly turn into a depressing chamber of death. The solution: Get some more resilient plants. More »
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Build A $15 Shipping Pallet Compost Bin
1:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | There are all sorts of composting containers for sale at garden centres, but why spend money on some prefabricated monster when you can build one out of discarded shipping pallets? More »
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Keep Your Plants Pampered With A Wine Bottle Plant Nanny
4:00AM Rosa Golijan | You can keep your plants well-watered by arranging for Twitter alerts when they’re thirsty, but using a wine bottle as a “plant nanny” to maintain consistent levels of moisture seems more efficient. Plus you can sate your own thirst, too. More »
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Landscape Your Yard On The Cheap
12:00AM Kevin Purdy | Yes, your yard or lawn could look a lot better with some landscaping—but that doesn’t mean you need to start hiring. Removing brown spots, killing weeds and brightening your green space can be relatively cheap and DIY jobs. More »
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Build A Self-Watering Hanging Planter
5:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | If you liked the self-watering tomato container we shared with you but you’re very tight for space, you’ll want to take a peak at this hanging, self-watering planter, perfect for balcony-grown tomatoes. More »
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Plan And Install A Low-Voltage Lighting System For Your Yard
1:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Installing accent and security lighting in your yard shouldn’t require an electrician and lots of expensive labour. Low-voltage lighting systems make it easy to plan and install yard lights without a professional. More »
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Turn A Shoe Organiser Into A Vertical Herb Garden
8:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Don’t have enough space in your place to grow some herbs? Turn a shoe organiser into a vertical garden and as long as you have even a balcony railing with sun exposure, you’ll have more than enough room. More »
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Make A Fruit Picker To Snag Out Of Reach Fruit
7:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Don’t let the height of your favourite fruit tree stand between you and a fresh apple, orange or other delicious treat. Bring the lofty prize right down to your hand with a DIY fruit picker. More »
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