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Raised beds are elevated structures usually made of wood, rock walls, stone, or even short lengths of logs in which the gardener can effectively provide a plants basic requirement. This idea of planting above the level of the ground has existed for centuries but seems to be getting more and more popular. Nine of the thirteen advantages to using these elevated designs are as follows:
1. In raised beds (whether for vegetables, herbs, succulents, or flowers), you can more efficiently amend the...
Make Your Own Home Compost Bin
Many people think that the only way to make compost is to use a commercial bin, but nothing could be further from the truth. People in the past have built their own compost bin with much success. So if you want to give it a try, here are five easy cost-effective ways to build them.
Style 1: Extremely Simple And Easy
A circle of chicken wire, or a bottomless barrel with air holes in its sides, although simple, works fine. When you cannot add any more materials in the circle, just lift the wire...
Why Does Compost Stink?
Many people have somehow acquired the misconception that compost normally stinks, that it must be a smelly affair. Nothing can be further from the truth. An earthy scent is normal and inoffensive, but a well-built compost shouldn't produce unpleasant odors.
So if you have a bad smell coming from your compost bin, answer these few questions to help determine the problem and find out how to fix the problem.
1. Did you accidentally throw in leftover meat or bones with other composting...
Lawn Care - The Environmentally Friendly Way
People are afraid that if they switch to an environmentally friendly lawn care method, they will have difficulty having beautiful green grass because of grubs or unwanted weeds. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, if you have done the ground work, you will notice that an environmentally friendly lawn care system is superior to using insecticides/pesticides for many reasons.
First of all, you will notice that once the initial work is done, this innovative lawn care method is more...
Identifying the Texture of Your Soil
In order to know what type of amendment will best help you create rich loam, you must first identify whether the texture of your soil is primarily clay, silt, or sand.
First, lets deal with the characteristics of each type of soil.
Because clay soil is made up of very fine particles, its disadvantages are that it compacts easily, drains poorly or not at all, and tends to crust over. When clay soil is extremely dry, you will hardly be able to make a dent in it even with a shovel. The purer...
Organic Seeds Basics
You know your soil is "clean", that your soil is not contaminated in any way because you got your soil tested, so now youre looking for some organic seeds to plant. At this point you are probably asking yourself, "How do I know that the seeds I am buying are organically grown and where is the best place to buy my seeds?"
Well, you can wait till the last minute and chance buying your seeds at your nursery or such places as Canadian Tire or Home Hardware. However, your best bet is to plan ahead...
Home Vegetable Garden Basics: Convenience & Exposure
Many people think that the first criteria when picking the "best spot" for a home vegetable garden is good soil; however, although good soil is important, good soil is made, not found. You can rebuild the soil once the spot has been chosen. When you are choosing where you want your home vegetable garden patch to be, you must focus on its convenience and exposure.
Convenience means your home vegetable garden should be "close by" or as close to your house as possible. You may think that a...
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