Archive for the ‘Gardening Techniques’ Category

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  A weed free garden: 9 strategies for reducing weeds

  by Niki Jabbour

  Does a weed free garden sound like a dream? It IS possible to reduce weeds in flower and vegetable beds with a few simple...

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  Fertilizer numbers: What they mean and how to use them to grow better

  by Jessica Walliser

  Garden centers and nurseries are beautiful places, but they can also be very confusing, especially for new gardeners. Shelves...

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  Fabric raised beds: The perks of growing fruit and vegetables in these versatile containers

  by Tara Nolan

  I first discovered fabric raised beds in Quebec City. I was there for a garden writers’ conference a few years ago, and they...

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  Choosing and planting cover crops for raised beds

  by Tara Nolan

  Once I pulled my garlic from its raised bed this summer, I hadn’t made plans to plant anything else in it. A few weeks later, I...

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  The best soil for a raised garden bed

  by Tara Nolan

  One of the major benefits of gardening in a raised bed is you get to control the soil. This is especially advantageous for those...

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  The best vegetables for a trellis

  by Niki Jabbour

  There are so many reasons to grow vegetables vertically. Maybe you want to grow more food in less space or reduce the occurrence...