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Everything is bigger in Texas—even the growing season. That’s especially true in East Texas, which has a fantastic growing season. However, compared to the rest of this desert state, East Texas receives harsher weather during the winter. That means you need to be particular with what you plant. Lucky for you, this article will teach…
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 mulch is an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution for your vegetable or flower garden. The best part is you can make it completely at home with your own recycled cardboard. This article will walk you through the A to Z of exactly how to do that.] Interested in reading more about mulch? We have complete…
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…
Nashville, Tennessee-based New Frontier Small Homes created the stunning tiny home known as The Alpha. The contemporary and entirely practical space is brightly illuminated with numerous unusually positioned windows and glass doors. One of the most stunning models we’ve ever seen, this house measures roughly 190 square feet and is full of interesting features and…
Have you ever wanted to live free and independent? Far from the grid and traffic jams? Self-sufficiency, using wood you cut yourself to construct cookfires, an ancient wood cookstove. Me too. However, when I first started, I made a ton of off grid mistakes. I never thought I’d make so many errors while living off…
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…