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06 Jul 2025
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Essential Tools for Doing Your Own Landscaping

For many people, choosing to do your own landscaping is the best way to go. Not only do get to enjoy a lot of time outside, but you also end up saving money by not hiring a professional. Furthermore, landscaping is a great way to spend an afternoon outside while getting a bit of exercise.

To get started as a do-it-yourself landscaper you will require a variety of tools. Here are some of the essential tools you will need in order to get the job done right.

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05 Jul 2025
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A few tips for pruning trees

You can divide gardening into two stages. The first usually begins around January when gardening catalogs start to arrive in the mail. This stage is the easiest part as it involves browsing the catalogs while sitting in your favorite chair. During this time you get to either dream about what you are going to do this spring, or actually, draft up a list.

The second stage of gardening during winter involves getting out in the yard and doing the work.

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05 Jul 2025
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Garden Harmony: The Power of Companion Planting

Every gardener dreams of a vibrant, thriving space bursting with life and bounty. While good soil, adequate water, and sunlight are foundational, a powerful, often overlooked technique can elevate your garden from good to truly great: companion planting. Far from a gardening fad, companion planting leverages the natural synergies between different plant species to create a healthier, more productive ecosystem.

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03 Jul 2025
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Tips for Dealing with Slugs and Snails in Your Garden

There’s nothing quite as disheartening for a gardener as walking out to a thriving bed of seedlings or a burgeoning crop, only to find it riddled with tell-tale holes and silvery trails. Yes, we’re talking about the bane of many a garden: slugs and snails. These molluscan munchers can decimate plants overnight, leaving a trail of destruction and a hefty dose of frustration. But fear not, fellow green thumbs! While you might not eliminate them entirely, there are plenty of strategies you can employ to minimize their impact and keep your garden thriving.

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