The Art of The Composting Process: Turn Your Waste into Fertile Soil
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The Art of The Composting Process: Turn Your Waste into Fertile Soil

ByNiki

I’ve always been interested in the idea of composting because I care a lot about being environmentally friendly, and I like to garden.  I can remember the sense of achievement after observing my first compost pile transform from food scraps and yard waste into nutrient-dense, black soil. I thought I was doing my part to…

Surviving the Cold: A Guide to Preparing Strawberry Plants for Winter
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Surviving the Cold: A Guide to Preparing Strawberry Plants for Winter

ByNiki

Winter can be a difficult season for gardeners, especially those who have delicate plants like strawberries. Proper strawberry plant preparation can make the difference between a successful harvest and a tragic loss. This article aims to provide gardeners with a detailed approach on preparing their strawberry plants for winter. Winter can provide a lot of…

How To Fill Raised Beds: The Easy Way To Grow Nutritious Vegetables (with Soil Calculator)
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How To Fill Raised Beds: The Easy Way To Grow Nutritious Vegetables (with Soil Calculator)

ByNiki

A raised garden bed is a perfect way to grow your vegetables, herbs, and flowers, but before planting, you need to fill your raised bed with the right type of soil. This blog post will teach you everything you need to know about how to fill raised beds, including why you should use raised beds,…

Shade-Loving Vegetables: How to Grow a Thriving Vegetable Garden in the Shade
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Shade-Loving Vegetables: How to Grow a Thriving Vegetable Garden in the Shade

ByNiki

A shade garden is a garden that is designed to accommodate plants that grow well in low-light conditions. This type of garden is often found in areas that receive little direct sunlight, such as under the canopy of trees or on the north side of a building.  Several reasons someone might choose to grow shade-loving…

How to Create a Thriving Kitchen Garden: A Beginner’s Guide
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How to Create a Thriving Kitchen Garden: A Beginner’s Guide

ByNiki

A kitchen garden is a great way to get fresh, healthy produce right at your fingertips. Not only does it save you money, but it also allows you to control the quality of your food. Plus, it’s a fun and rewarding hobby! Investing in a kitchen garden is also a way to support the local…

Bees and Space: How Much Do They Need?
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Bees and Space: How Much Do They Need?

ByNiki

Honeybees are essential pollinators of crops and wild plants, but their populations have declined in recent years. One way to help reverse this trend is by becoming a beekeeper yourself. Before you invest in a hive and some bees though, you need to remember that bees need space! Surprisingly, bees actually require very little space,…

Plastic Garden Pots Sizes: Does Size Really Matter?
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Plastic Garden Pots Sizes: Does Size Really Matter?

ByNiki

When it comes to plastic garden pots, does size really matter? That’s a question that many gardeners have. While there are benefits to both large and small pots, it really depends on the type of plant you’re growing. Gardeners often use plastic garden pots because they are relatively inexpensive and lightweight. However, there are some…

Do I Need Permission To Build A Pond?
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Do I Need Permission To Build A Pond?

ByNiki

If you’ve ever sat beside a gurgling river or stream and watched the wildlife coming and going, you will know how much life depends on water. Without water, there is no life. In the UK, we faced massive droughts through the summer this year, and we were getting quite concerned about the wildlife in our…

Plant Problems: Why Does My Lavender Plant Not Smell?
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Plant Problems: Why Does My Lavender Plant Not Smell?

ByNiki

Lavender is a plant known for its relaxing scent, but sometimes your lavender plant may not smell as strong as you would like. There are a few reasons why this may be the case, and in this article, we’re going to explore why your lavender plant doesn’t smell like lavender and what you can do…