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Let's Talk Mulch

Learn how mulching can be a valuable gardening technique for keeping plants moist and healthy, but the biggest and the most important advantage is retaining water and water conservation.

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How to Create an Outdoor Room in Your Backyard

The key to creating an outdoor room in your backyard is to make walls with plants and trees. Create shade with a gazebo or a shade tree to cool off while lounging.

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Tasty Garden: Maintaining Your Vegetable Crops

Growing crops is innately satisfying, but it does take a bit of maintenance! Here’s a breakdown of the essential maintenance steps every veggie gardener should know.

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Small Balcony Gardening Made Easy

Just because you have limited outdoor space doesn't mean you can't have a gorgeous garden! Here are creative ways that you can make the most of your small balcony.

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Mother’s Day Planters and Other Garden Projects To Do With Mom