Growing my own herbs

Posted on: 25 March 2020
If you have an area in your garden you'd like to transform into a flowerbed but it's prone to weeds, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep unsightly weeds at bay. Weeds are bad news for your plants, as they leach nutrients from the soil and can block light from reaching your beautiful flowers. Some weeds even act as a deterrent to bees and other pollinators, while others have sharp thorns that you wouldn't want to brush against when walking past.
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Posted on: 19 April 2019
If you enjoy taking care of your garden and a severe storm is expected to occur in your area soon, here are some steps you should take to prepare your garden for this event. Have some horticultural sand delivered As soon as you hear about the forecasted storm, you should find a gardening supply company in your area that offers sand delivery services and order some horticultural sand from them.
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Posted on: 24 October 2016
If you're into growing crops hydroponically, you may find that your system is attacked by root rot (Pythium) from time to time.  But what causes root rot and how can you get rid of it? What is root rot? Root rot is a fungal disease that thrives in wet ground, attacking the root systems of plants and killing them.  The fungus' preference for wet conditions is what makes your hydroponic growing system particularly vulnerable to attack.
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Posted on: 5 August 2016
When you first decide to move into a bigger property, all you can see is the positives. However, when you really start to think about what living in a large house means, you have to begin thinking about maintenance. A large back garden can be a real pain to keep pretty if you're used to keeping on top of a small yard. Of course, you don't need to be worried if you're prepared for what's to come.
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