gardens
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How to Set Up a DIY Automatic Irrigation System in Your Garden
While it might seem intimidating, the parts for an automatic irrigation system are inexpensive, and the system is manageable with a few tools and some good planning.
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Three Simple Ways To Stop Weeds In Your Garden Early
If you’re planning a garden, you should also consider how you’re going to control weeds. Our friends at the Old World Garden Farms suggest leaving behind the harsh herbicides this year and opting for these gentler treatments, from mulch to a weed torch that looks fun to use.
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Why You Should Plant Flowers With Your Vegetables
Video: If you’re trying to grow a vegetable garden you might not think beyond planting the specific variety of desired vegetable, but it can be very beneficial to give your plant a friend. Flowers and other types of plants will attract helpful insects and suppress weeds.
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The Best Low-Maintenance, Pet-Friendly Houseplants
As much as I love plants, I’ve never had many for two reasons: I’m terrible at keeping them alive and I have pets. A lot of plants are either toxic to my cats or they just require too much maintenance. Recently, though, I vowed to finally bring some greenery into my space without poisoning my…