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Playing in Dirt has Environmental, Aesthetic, Nutritious and Health Benefits
Xeriscaping and even more so, naturalistic gardening (naturalistic gardening means to closely imitate the nature, to garden with native plants) have many benefits for our immediate as well as global nature space. They...
Composting for Beginners - the Science in Perfecting the Art of Composting
Behind every scientific equation in composting lies an art form that's different for everyone. Composting isn't necessarily a hard thing to do; other than the materials, equipment, waste and space, all it truly needs on your...
Composting Food Scraps Makes the Earth Happy
Not too many people realize it, but composting is one of the best ways to return your resources back into the earth. In a way, composting is our way of saying thank you to Mother Earth for providing us with the resources...
How Microbes Break Down Compost
Most folks love the fun process of composting in their home or backyard and even understand the science behind it all. But for the rest of us, composting is like another skill that we have to learn before we can even think...
Tips for Preparing a Planting Bed
If you are preparing beds for landscaping around your house this article should simplify the process for you. I say that because of everything that is written about this subject, some of it is accurate, some of it is just plain...
History Of The Pecan
Pecan trees, Carya illinoinensis, grow in natural groves in bottom lands near rivers or lakes with nearby periodic overflowing water. Archeological remains and fossil evidence reveals that pecans were collected and stored...
Different Types of Roses
Pink knockout roses will require 6 hours of full sun to do well and flower a lot but they can take less you get less flowers. Just keep an eye on them the first year to see that they don't burn. The first year is always the...
How to Bond with Your Plants through Food Scrap Composting
Who would've thought that other than singing and conversing with your plants that composting would be another great way to solidify that wonderful human-plant relationship? Not only is composting a terrific way to add needed...
Pros And Cons Of Compost Tumblers
Compost tumblers are the ultimate composting tool. While they advertise the ability to make compost quickly, it can be done as fast with other approaches, but a tumbler will require less work.Let's look at the pros and cons of...
Tips To Really Get Your Compost Heap Cooking
It seems that most organic gardeners love the idea of making their own compost, but some gardeners have trouble making it really happen. Dont give up! There are ways to give your compost heap a boost and get it heating up...
Tips For Preparing A Planting Bed
If you are preparing beds for landscaping around your house this article should simplify the process for you. I say that because of everything that is written about this subject, some of it is accurate, some of it is just plain...
In the Veggie Patch - December
December is quiet in the garden, so it's a good opportunity to attend to some of those "must-get-around-to-doing-sometime" jobs in the garden. A good purge and clear up is frequently in order, especially for older gardens. So...