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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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A daisy flower is one of the most common flowers you can have in your garden. Daisies are low-maintenance perennials that make for beautiful cut flowers. Moreover, these are bright, cheerful, and easy-to-grow flowers that are readily identifiable and are a mainstay of cottage gardens and classic perennial borders alike. However, the term daisy tends
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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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If you have been gardening for a while, you would have encountered humus soil. It is a dark brown, absorbent mass usually made from the fully decayed remains of plants, insects, small animals, and other organic materials. You will see it if you dig down a few inches in a forest, and there might be
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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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Even you would agree that however big or small you can decorate your garden, it will attract more wildlife. You can compile fabulous garden decor ideas to help transform your back or front garden. At the same time, it will help boost the property’s value. If you are looking for minor garden updates, we can
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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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The Maypop or passiflora incarnata is popular for its amazingly showy flowers and edible yellow egg-shaped fruit. Like most of the members of the same genus, it is only the fruit of this woody climbing vine that is edible. Moreover, these are extremely exotic flowers with a beautiful aroma that can fill your garden. While
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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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Do you know that you can use rooting hormones to help with the propagation of new plants? Rooting hormone is a synthetic chemical that facilitates the propagation of new plants. A way to create a new plant that is identical or the same as the parent plant is to take a piece of the plant:
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You have heard about how meditation can actually lead to you feeling completely healthy and wholesome. And that is true. You will be amazed by how it allows you to make the most of the setting of being able to mediate. And when you combine meditation with having a wholesome garden, it becomes an amazing
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Do you know that Ficus Elastica or Rubber tree is a famous ornamental plant from the Ficus genus? In its natural habitat, it tends to grow about 30 meters tall. However, the varieties that you grow indoors are more manageable in height. Moreover, if you are an indoor grower looking for a tree-type plant species
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