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When someone mentions the word ‘soil’, the first thing that comes into anyone’s mind would have to be a clump of dirt. However, it is so much more than that. The soil you are looking at is home to a huge diverse spread of creatures. It consists of a range of plants and animals that
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No-till gardening is probably one of the most well-known adapted ways of getting gardening done. This kind of gardening is also known as no-dig gardening. You will see how you will not be digging with this kind of method. So there is no disruption of the soil in any way. Which means you will not
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If you understand agriculture, you might have come across what is GMO. GMO features are important to know of. The GMO basically means a genetically modified organism. And it is a really common aspect that you see in living organisms. It may be relating to plants, animals as well as microorganisms of different kinds. What
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By 2050, you would be surprised to know that the demand for food will surge 70 percent in line with the rapid population growth. A UN study researched and then found that about 10 percent of the world’s population still goes hungry. These figures are alarming. Especially when environmental changes are hard to predict, we
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If you are aware of the dynamics of gardening, you would have a good idea on what are leggy seedlings. These are basically really tall and are actually happen when you are planting the garden seeds inside your house. It is important to know just how they are formed even. While it is essential to
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Creating a garden is the easy part. Having to maintain it and keep it in mint condition. That’s where your skills are put to test. Frost dates in garden matter a whole lot. You need to know what is the ideal time to have a full-fledged garden. In winter, it is important to understand what
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Stomata are tiny pores or openings in plant tissue that allow gas exchange. They are typically found in plant leaves but, at the same time, can also be found in some stems. Specialized cells, often known as guard cells, surround stomata and function to open and close the stomatal pores. Therefore, you should understand the
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When you see the word ‘companion’- the first thing that comes into your mind is having someone with you. And companion planting works pretty much in the same way. This relates to how you will be growing plants and vegetables in your garden. The main key here to know is that you are going to
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Gardening is an incredible way for you to detox and relax. That is why so many people dabble into it to feel good and be able to forget their worries for a while. But then there are some major elements and methods to know of to get the most of it. Among them knowing bokashi
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Pests can be such a nuisance to your surroundings. They can lead to several concerns and issues. And if not dealt with in time, they can lead to several concerns. This is why having an integrated pest management system is important. Integrated pest management (IPM) is important due to several reasons. While it will be
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If you love gardening, you also probably know what is mulching. It is probably one of the essentials to keep your garden thriving. A highly effective method that is benefitting the plants in several ways. But there is also sheet mulching. What does this mean? Mulch basically relates to when you have different kinds of
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Tea is a really major beverage that gets us going. It gives us the energy we need. But did you ever think it could work for your plants and garden too? That is when you make use of tea which provides a major boost to the soil. And that is what we call compost tea.
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