sustainable gardening
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How to Choose the Best Autumn Fertiliser for Anything in Your Garden
Autumn is one of the three times of year you fertilize. When plants are ready to wake up in spring, you surprise them with a brunch of nitrogen-rich plant food to help them grow; in summer, you give them boosts of phosphorus and potassium to give them a brain food they need to make vegetables,…
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How to Attract Butterflies to Your Garden and Yard
I don’t care how cynical you are, you will be delighted at the sight of butterflies in your garden or backyard. Not only are these colourful insects beautiful, they pollinate plants, attract birds, inspire Mariah Carey, and provide us with an overused metaphor for transformation.
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How to Stop Your Mulch From Blowing Away
Mulch can serve a variety of purposes in a landscaped yard, from helping plants stay hydrated, to keeping weeds away. But if you live somewhere windy, it can also blow away. Even if you don’t live somewhere where it’s blustery on a regular basis, a storm with strong winds can undo hours of hard work.
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How to DIY an Inexpensive but Beautiful Garden Path
Adding walkways to your garden can make it more inviting and cut down on your weeding and mowing. Paying someone to install pavers isn’t cheap, but there are ways to DIY beautiful, low maintenance garden paths that won’t require you to rent heavy equipment or break your budget. Here are some ideas to get you…