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In culinary terms, herbs are aromatic leaves that add immense flavor to the dishes they’re usedin. Some of the most popular herbs (at least in the US) include things like basil, cilantro, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and chives. It’s super common to see these plants all growing together outdoors in a vegetable patch or container, but …
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Even the pickiest eaters can be convinced to enjoy a carrot with dinner! So these root vegetables are a must-grow in any home garden patch. You don’t need a ton of experience to cultivate high-quality carrots. The most important thing is ensuring that the carrots have plenty of space to grow within the soil. The …
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While I have a soft spot for nontraditional groundcovers like clover and thyme, I can’t deny that there are many, many places where turf grass is still the best option. Starting a fresh lawn is a big step for any property owner. But it’s also a lot of very hard work. To keep new grass …
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Buying a sprinkler can be a chore, especially if you don’t have a large yard or garden. However, watering even the smallest of backyard areas is crucial during the summer months, or your grass and plants will dry out. A small sprinkler can help without drenching the walls of your house or the neighbor’s fence. …
Keeping your lawn lush and green during the warmer months is easy. You fertilize it in spring. Perhaps, the second dose with a bit of weed killer, in summer. But, it’s disheartening to see all that beautiful sod turn brown and crispy, in winter. The question always seems to be can you keep that from …
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Are you looking to add some color to your garden but don’t want a big, splashy show? It’s perfectly fine to want a ‘less is more approach rather than establishing a cacophony of color in your landscape. Sometimes, all you want is just a little something. Thankfully, I’ve got just the thing AND with just …
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The money tree, or Pachira aquatica, is an incredibly popular houseplant. It’s commonly used in feng shui and — as you might have guessed from the name — is believed to bring wealth to those who care for it. Money trees can reach up to 60 feet tall in nature! But those kept as houseplants …
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Pomegranate trees come in a variety of sizes — some as small as 3 feet tall — and thrive in USDA zones 7 to 10. In colder climates, you can also grow this fruit tree in containers. In my experience, pomegranates are some of the easiest tropical fruits to grow at home. Monitoring the soil …
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Guava (Psidium guajava) is easily one of my favorite fruits, and when perfectly ripe, it can certainly hit the right balance between sweet juiciness and refreshing tropical flavor. Guava trees are generally seen as far more exotic than, say, an orange tree. Yet guava thrives in a variety of warm climates and requires relatively minimal …
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Starting a lawn can be challenging, especially since you have to maintain adequate watering levels to build strong roots. You have to water daily to provide the volume and consistency necessary. Watering large areas, like an entire lawn, by hand isn’t efficient or effective. Sprinklers support new grass and sod by delivering even coverage and …