composting
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It’s Time to Get Wood Chips for Your Yard
The streets in my neighbourhood are dotted with piles of wood chips every few houses, as everyone prepares for “the wintering.” Me, too—I always try to make sure I get a Chip Drop this time of year; four yards of fresh maple were dropped last week in a giant pile in front of my house.…
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The Smartest Ways to Repurpose Household Items in Your Garden
Gardening is the type of hobby that seems more affordable than it actually is. Sure, there are ways around this — like borrowing items from a tool library, and taking advantage of some of the (legal) ways to get free plants — but you have to know where to find these money-saving programs and supplies.
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How to Start Composting Leaves (and Why You Should)
Once all those pretty autumn leaves fall to your yard, they are often treated as a waste product — but these leaves are the beginning of nutrient-rich garden soil, and they make an excellent habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects. Composting your leaves instead of tossing them can save you money on removal and help…
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Do These Things Now to Prep for Your Spring Garden
Occasional warm days in August are a teaser for spring, so we understand if you’re starting to daydream about the garden you’ll plant when it’s closer to summer. But there’s no need to wait — you can get started on some of your spring gardening tasks right now.