Those with new gardens to lay out seldom have shady places and do not have the older gardener’s problem of what to plant in the shade. The need for the knowledge of which plants will thrive in the shade, however, grows with your trees, and deciding which tree to plant where will be a major […]
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Why not have a stunning rock garden, filled with beautiful rock garden plants as the main showpiece of your yard…without spending your valuable leisure time maintaining it? By carefully selecting low-maintenance plants to suit; the type of rockery you would like, your local climate and the size & position of the site you have in
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Whether you want some privacy, a better landscape around you or just want to make the world a better place, planting a tree sure does have its benefits (and ones apart from those that we study in environmental education). For instance, a mature tree can add anywhere between $1,000 and $10,000 to your real estate market value,
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Lush grass is a welcome addition to most gardens, but sometimes may cause more harm than good, especially when it grows uninvited in your vegetable garden. But before revealing the tips on how to get rid of grass in vegetable gardens, it is highly important to understand the key reasons why you should eliminate grass
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Mint is a versatile herb in that it offers a plethora of culinary, nutritional, and medicinal benefits. Mint is also a great addition to teas and other drinks, as a condiment in Middle Eastern and Thai dishes, and a wonderful ingredient for aromatherapy starting from spearmint and peppermint to pineapple and chocolate mint.
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Hydrangeas are a very easy plant to grow and one of the most rewarding because of their long flowering period and their suitability for growing in containers and borders. In addition, with the correct treatment, they can be enjoyed inside the home as cut hydrangeas in vases. Follow our cut hydrangea care advice to find
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Have you ever wondered if the layer of pulverized bark put around shrubs by many local authorities is for decorative purposes only, or are there other reasons for doing this? Does it help the plants? The practice of mulching — that is, covering the ground above the roots of shrubs and other plants with a
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