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Is there any truth to the claim that pine needle mulch makes soil more acidic, or is it a myth? We looked at the science of ...
Enhancing the beauty of your garden doesn't always call for expensive fertilizers or professional gardening services ...
Often growing in rocky ground with acidic soil in the wild, this species doesn’t go summer-dormant the way the popular ...
Some of the best dried flowers are strawflowers, celosia, statice, baby’s breath, lavender, amaranth, roses, and hydrangeas.
Coffee grounds are rich in nitrogen, which helps plants grow strong and healthy when added to soil or compost. Add coffee grounds to your compost, or spread dry coffee grounds directly on your lawn or ...
From elegant dried florals to Louisiana native plants, Baton Rouge is blooming with local shops and events to grow your plant ...
This pretty flower is a favorite among gardeners, and unfortunately, deer too. The herbivores love snacking on this plant and it could lure them into your yard.
Hang the feeder in a quiet spot close to the plants and flowers these feathered fairies already enjoy, but not in a spot that ...
Floral jams and jellies recently have become a hit on the internet. A quick search for home-canned floral jam or jelly will yield numerous recipes, with ingredients ranging from dandelion and rose to ...
In sandy East Texas soils you would merely need to add 4 or 5 inches of organic matter (peat moss, compost, etc.) into the top foot of soil and plant your azaleas.
Real estate agents know which plants appeal to homebuyers, so heed their advice when planting your yard for a quick, ...
A herd of greedy goats has invaded a Pembrokeshire churchyard in an eco-friendly way to keep down the weeds. An overgrown part of the cemetery at St Issell’s Church, Saundersfoot, was in urgent need ...