Category: Gardening
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Blue Spruce Vs Norway Spruce: Which is Best?
Spruce trees aren’t just useful for creating paper; they are also decorative and are great to have in the yard. Spruce trees are also used to growing in harsh conditions, so they aren’t hard to grow and maintain. However, a healthy and lush spruce tree will always look better than an unhealthy one. Most people […]
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What’s the Best Place to Get Garden Statues?
Gardens always have a certain feel to them, almost magical. They captivate us with bright colors and sweet smells, giving us a great option to create a beautiful environment. One of the best ways to do that is with wonderful garden statues. Statues will help maximize a garden’s beauty and harmony. There is no wrong […]
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Can You Grow Bell Peppers in the Backyard? Here’s the Truth
Bell peppers, also known as paprikas or capsicum, are considered culinary vegetables (although they’re botanically a fruit) rich in vitamins A and C. Because of this, they’re common side dishes, and many folks wonder if they can grow their bell peppers in their yards. People can grow bell peppers in their yard if the soil […]
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How To Make Blue Spruce More Blue: Here’s How
Blue Spruce owners may be shocked when their Blue Spruce doesn’t turn out as blue as they wanted it to be. The Blue Spruce is a beautiful tree that is an excellent addition to a garden. The blue tint on their needles is something greatly sought after. To make blue spruces “bluer,” plant them in […]
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Growing Aloe in the Backyard: How Easy Is It?
It wouldn’t be wrong to think that growing aloe isn’t easy – these plants are susceptible to the soil, water, and temperatures. Therefore, many gardeners ask the question of just how easy or difficult it is to grow aloe. Aloe can grow in a yard (or backyard) if the soil composition and temperatures are right. […]
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7 DIY Backyard Pest Control Strategies You Must Know
We might see the yard as our own, but many pest species out there would love to “share” it with us. Pests are attracted to the food and shelter provided by the plant life around the home, and we must keep them at bay if we don’t want problems. To control pests, here are 7 […]
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Compost VS Humus: Which Is Ideal for Your Backyard?
Keeping your soil fertile is important no matter what plants you’re growing. Because of this, compost and humus are often incorporated to improve the soil. Since we’re not all agricultural experts, many people wonder what’s the difference between compost and humus and which is better. Compost and humus are very similar, as humus is just […]
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How to Turn a Concrete Yard Into a Garden: Here’s How
If there is a big patch of concrete in the yard and we want to turn it into a garden, we have good news – it’s possible. What should we do with a big concrete yard? To turn concrete into a garden, follow these steps: If building garden beds, the process is the same aside […]
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How to Stop Your Dog from Digging in the Garden: Here’s How
A dog digging around the garden can destroy the plants, so it’s necessary to stop them in time. However, since digging is part of their instinct, it can be very difficult to prevent them from digging again. To stop a dog from digging in the garden, pull the dog’s focus away from digging. Do this […]
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Which Trees Should You Be Growing in Your Backyard?
Trees make a stunning feature for any home – they provide welcome shade in the summer and can break the cold wind in the winter. If you want to improve your home with trees, you might wonder which ones are the most suitable for the backyard. The best trees to grow in a backyard depend […]
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What Is the Best Fertilizer for Blue Spruce Trees?
The Blue Spruce (Picea Pungens) is a coniferous evergreen with a striking blue/gray tint and is one of the most popular garden trees in the USA. They are beautiful and make good privacy screens and windbreakers. So, which fertilizer should we use to keep them healthy? The best fertilizer for blue spruce trees is a […]
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Will Vinegar Kill Crabgrass? Here’s the Truth
Crabgrass is a weed, and just like any other weed, it can spread at incredible speeds. So, when we don’t know what to do and look for advice on the internet, we might see people recommending vinegar as a crabgrass killer. But does vinegar kill crabgrass? Vinegar will kill crabgrass. Vinegar is almost 100% effective […]
