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Living off the grid grid means, by definition, that you are not physically connected to public utilities. Usually, this means access to the internet is limited. Some people decide to go fully off grid and live without the internet. Others, like me, decide to keep it but set up an off grid internet system. You…
Tomato plants are one of the easiest for beginner gardeners. However, there’s one thing you can do to increase the health of your tomatoes. Mulch them! Mulch will make your plants robust, tall, and prolific producers of tomatoes. So, let’s get into the best mulch for tomatoes! Tomato plants benefit from mulching in several ways….
East Texas offers the best climate for growing veggies. However, there can be a few cold spells during Fall and Winter. Therefore you have to be careful what you plant. This article will teach you the best vegetables to grow in east Texas. The types of vegetables that do best in the East Texas climate…
Your blueberry leaves may be curling for several reasons. It’s most likely because they are not receiving enough direct sunlight. However, if the leaves are curling downward, the soil may not be draining quickly enough, or the plant may have been overwatered. The most frequent causes of blueberry leaves curling and changing color are a…
Cardboard has been utilized as mulch since the 1970s. It’s pretty easy to see why—most of us have a lot of leftover cardboard, so why throw it away when you can recycle it? Cardboard mulch is one of the cheapest and easiest options for an at-home, DIY gardener. I recommend using cardboard that doesn’t have…
Cover crops prevent erosion and nourish the soil for the upcoming season. Cover crops are even great in raised beds. Seriously! No matter what size raised beds you have, you should still plant a cover crop in the winter. Without cover crops or some other sort of mulch, the topsoil will progressively erode and lose…
There are plenty of reasons why grass won’t grow in some places. Even a well-kept lawn can have a couple of bare patches. When this happens most people just add some grass seeds and hope for the best. However, this doesn’t always work. Here’s how to get grass to grow bare spots. Generally speaking, eroding…
A lot of people ask me how to fill a raised bed cheaply. Since the bed is where your plants thrive, you need to be careful about the type of compost, mulch, or soil you use. In short, the best budget-friendly option is to use compost or mulch. I recommend using locally produced and easily…
Newspaper makes a great mulch. No matter what type of plants you have, newspaper provides the same benefits as other mulches. Not to mention it’s also DIY-friendly and cost-effective! In this article, you’ll learn how to make newspaper mulch as well as how you can use it in your garden! Don’t have any newspapers? This…
Mosquitos are the worst. I think everyone can agree on that. While many bug sprays work well, some people prefer an organic and natural option. This is where garlic mosquito repellent comes in handy. In addition, you can use this garlic mosquito repellent to dissuade bugs from eating your plants. It works great for organic…
