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Blueberries are one of the best plants for beginner gardeners. A blueberry bush was the first plant in my garden! The bush was surviving but not thriving… I noticed a huge change when I started mulching them! So… what’s the best mulch for blueberries? Mulch enriches the soil with vital nutrients and keeps your dirt…
I’ve tried almost every at-home remedy to get rid of slugs! To be honest, some are completely ineffective, while others perform marvelously. From my experience, a properly made caffeine spray will kill slugs and other pests. So, if you just want to repel them, this probably isn’t the spray for you! Making a caffeine spray…
Ticks are the worst insects that you can find outside. However, they can also be in your home! Anyone with a few indoor /outdoor pets should know that! This article will teach you how to get rid of ticks in the house—perfect for all animal lovers! Ticks were not as dangerous as they were now…
So… how long does mulch last? There are many different answers to this question depending on what type of mulch you use. Other things that impact the longevity of your mulch include the thickness of the mulch, the temperature where you live, and what type of plants are nearby. When talking about the longevity of…
Mulching with grass clippings is a great way to protect your plants and enrich the soil with nutrients. It’s also easy to do and completely free (as long as you have some grass)! This article will walk you through why you should be mulching with grass clippings! If you’ve been throwing away your grass clippings,…
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…
