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Slugs are regarded as a pest because they can do a lot of harm to a vegetable garden. No amount of baiting or traps will ever catch them all, and they reproduce rather quickly. If you provide them with the perfect habitat to live in, they will eventually eat your entire vegetable garden. The best…
Because they are so simple to cultivate and have many uses, green onions have become one of my favorite garden plants. I include them in various dishes, including salads, soups, eggs, casseroles, and meat marinades, whether fresh, frozen, or dried. However, when I first started eating them, I always wondered how to preserve green onions!…
Life is based on the land. It gives you a place to call home and all the necessary resources to establish roots. A space that is entirely yours. Land provides you a location to develop, a firm base, and a strong foundation to build upon. You need land to create a homestead and land to…
There are a ton of different kinds of mulches. It can be hard to know what kind to choose for your garden. One of the most popular types of mulch is cedar. In this article, you’ll learn all about the benefits of cedar mulch! So why does cedar mulch work so well in our gardens?…
A lot of gardeners out there are scared to use black mulch. While it does have drawbacks, there are also a ton of benefits of black mulch. This article will cover the basics of black mulch, how to use it, and some of the popular benefits/drawbacks. Buckle up! What is Black Mulch? Typical black mulch…
Despite growing more prevalent, red mulch is still very uncommon. There are plenty of benefits of red mulch, though! It is mulch made from wood dyed to look more appealing. The crimson mulch stands out quite a bit in the otherwise light-colored bed. Red mulch has good aspects and bad points. Therefore it’s wise to…
There are many benefits of rubber mulch. Many people’s practices for gardening and landscaping have altered since rubber mulch was first introduced to the market. The process has divided those who support it and those who oppose it. People who doubt its effects present a variety of justifications, such as a lack of organic “aesthetics”…
Have you ever fantasized about plucking enormous bunches of delicious, sun-warmed grapes from your backyard vines? Good for you, grape growing is much simpler than you might think. Here’s how you confidently grow grapes. You can grow grapes anywhere in the continental United States, specifically in USDA zones 4 through 10. Grapes grow in your…
Your food garden has certain plants that require pollination. Even though you can sometimes do this by yourself, you might just want to entice natural pollinators like bees to perform the job for you. So what are the best pollinator plants for vegetable garden? Growing specific flowers in your yard might aid in pollination. Still,…
Growing plum trees is one of the simplest fruits to cultivate. It takes less effort to grow plums than apples or cherries. Additionally, numerous varieties of plums adapt to a wide range of conditions, so there is probably one that will flourish in your area. They provide a plentiful harvest even on tiny trees since…
