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Cleaning And Disinfecting Garden Tools In The Fall

You’ve gotten your garden all cleaned out and ready for winter, but what about cleaning and disinfecting your garden tools? Don’t let forgetting this simple fall chore cause you regret when spring rolls around!  When it comes to gardening, dirt and messes go hand-in-hand. While you can wear gloves and use kneeling pads to help …

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Leaves To Avoid Composting – The Top 5 Varieties To Not Compost And Why!

While adding fall leaves to your compost pile is great in theory, there are a few leaves you should avoid composting. Now that the weather has started to cool down, the trees are starting to drop their leaves. It seems like everywhere you look, the ground is covered in orange, red, green, and brown fallen …

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Composting Leaves – How To Make Great Compost From Leaves!

Composting leaves can be a great way to clean up your property before winter hits. It’s also a great (and free!) way to improve your plants’ soil, too!   It’s no secret that compost is the perfect, all-natural way to boost your soil’s nutrient value. It also helps to up the soil’s organic matter content. It …

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Using A Cold Frame – How To Extend Your Growing Season With Ease!

If the fall and winter months have you feeling a little down and bored because your vegetable growing season has come to an end, don’t fret! Using a cold frame might be just what you need!   Cold frames are a great way to extend the length of your growing season when typical outdoor temperatures …

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How To Grow Daffodils – Plant This Fall For Big Blooming Spring Flowers!

The beautiful trumpet-shaped blooms of a daffodil are such a wonderful indication of the arrival of spring. They make a great addition to any garden when you want to see bright colors before most other plants even begin to grow. You can easily learn how to grow daffodils in your own landscape, all by following …

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How To Grow Crocus – One Of The First Blooming Flowers Of Early Spring!

Crocus flowers are a great addition to any garden landscape. Their bright bell-shaped blooms help to welcome in the warmer spring weather. Follow these simple steps so you can learn how to grow crocus flowers and add them to your landscape.  Crocuses are small flowers but they are mighty and easy to grow. They are …

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How To Keep Your Fall Bulbs Safe From Squirrels, Mice & Other Rodents

If you have squirrels, chipmunks, mice, or other rodents near your property, then you will likely need to take a few extra steps to keep your fall bulbs safe until spring. While it might seem like an endless battle, it really isn’t that difficult with a few simple tips. Fall is the time of year …

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How To Grow Allium – Plant Bulbs In The Fall For Pops Of Spring Color!

If you are looking for a way to add unique pops of color to your landscape, then learning how to plant and grow allium is the perfect answer! They are like the “cake pops” of the garden world with their big, beautiful bloom spheres. Allium bulbs are a part of the chive family and are …

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Why & How To Clear Out Your Garden In The Fall – The Final Preparations

There might be no more important chore than taking time to clear out your garden in the fall. As the temperatures turn a bit cooler and your vegetable plants begin to slowly fade, sometimes the garden takes a back seat to other chores. But it might be surprising to find out that working in your …

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Growing Ornamental Cabbage & Kale – Create Colorful & Brilliant Fall Displays

Planting and growing ornamental cabbage and kale in your landscape is a great way to add beautiful colors during the fall months. While most plants are grown for beautiful flowers, the foliage is what really stands out for these two plants.  Both feature multiple variants of green foliage with beautiful rosettes in the center. They …

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