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Crocus are an easy-to-grow flower that returns year after year. They don’t require a lot of maintenance and add beautiful color to your garden. When planting Crocus bulbs you want to plant them September through December (in most areas of the country) before the ground …
Three years ago we planted our first grapevine in the backyard. We’ve been vegetable gardening for decades but now wanted to try growing our own fruits. That summer I planted 3 grapevines but only 1 made it through the growing season. Fast forward 3 years …
We’ve been gardening in our backyard for the past 13 years. We’re by no means expert gardeners! With that said, over the years we’ve learned quite a few important things. For example, every vegetable, fruit or plant that you grow has specific soil requirements. If one of those requirements are off then your entire gardening experience can be ruined.
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Composting organic materials can help boost the health of your soil. Things like coffee grounds, tea grounds, leftover fruits and vegetables, eggshells, etc. are all great items to add to your soil. To get into composting you need a practical but yet stylish Compost Bin to sit on your kitchen counter. If it’s in front of your face (like beside the kitchen sink) you’re more apt to use it!
Let me introduce you to the Bamboozle Compost Bin that we’ve been using for the past month. It’s the nicest compost bin that we’ve ever used! The biodegradable compost bin looks like ceramic but is made from repurposed bamboo for an impeccable design that completes the look and feel of any kitchen. It’s so attractive that many of my friends and family members thought it was an elegant ice bucket!
Dimensions: 8” x 6.25” x 9”
I love the tall and slender design because it has a small footprint on my counter-top.
You don’t have to worry about foul odors coming from your compost bin thanks to the biodegradable hemp filter in the lid. I’ve had mine sitting on my counter for a month and smelled NOTHING coming from it. The hemp filter should be replaced every 2 months. You can buy replacement filters directly from the company and they’re affordable!
Let’s talk about keeping it clean. In between uses it can be placed into your dishwasher for easy clean-up. Just don’t place the lid with the filter inside the dishwasher. Pop the filter out first and then place the lid and the bin into the dishwasher. I’ve washed it 2 times and each time it came out sparkling clean.
My husband has our compost pile at the back of our property near our one garden. Once a week or so, I walk down to the pile and dump the bin. It’s light-weight and easy to carry around thanks to the bamboo handle. It only takes me a minute or two to walk down there…dump and go!
We love our new Bamboozle Compost Bin! It’s attractive, functional and gets the job done!
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Stepping Stone Garden Paths can be used in place of a little sidewalk, to add beauty to your garden area or to designate walking areas (paths) through your property. They’re typically affordable and you can find them in a wide variety of designs and sizes. …
Looking for a way to re-use a few of those plastic ground coffee canisters? Instead of tossing them away…use them as houseplant containers! The one that I used in this project is a large one that contained Folders Ground Coffee (originally a red plastic canister). …
A Burro’s Tail is a succulent plant that is easy-to-grow as an indoor houseplant. It needs very little care. The Burro’s Tail is sometimes called a Donkey’s Tail…but they are indeed the same plant. Here’s 7 tips for caring and growing the Burro’s Tail indoors as a houseplant.
The houseplant on the right in the photograph is a Burro’s Tail that I recently transplantted into a new pot. The one on the left is Aloe Vera. Both are from the Succulent family.
1. It needs good drainage so pick a pot with drainage holes at the bottom.
2. Use quality soil that is made specifically for succulents.
3. Don’t over-water it. I water mine lightly once the soil is dry…about every 8-10 days.
4. It needs sunshine and does well in a window that gets 6+ hours of light per day.
5. Transplant into a new pot with fresh soil every 2-3 years or as it outgrows it’s current one.
6. Can be planted into a regular planter or a hanging basket.
7. Protect it from extremely cold temperatures. We live in the northeast. I like to take my houseplants outside to sit on my front porch or back deck May through early September. I then bring them back inside before the weather gets cold. Depending on where you live…you may be able to let them outside year-round.
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Roundup, a widely used herbicide manufactured by the agrochemical company Monsanto (now owned by Bayer), has been a go-to solution for gardeners and farmers alike. Its active ingredient, glyphosate, is known for its effectiveness in killing unwanted weeds. However, mounting scientific evidence and controversial legal …
Garden flags are a great way to decorate your outdoor spaces. You can display decorative flags to reflect the season, current holiday, favorite sport’s team, or any other thing that interests you. They add a nice pop of color and can be a conversation piece …