Organic eggs and free-range chickens are some of the amazing benefits of having a chicken coop. A stress-relieving hobby, that provides you with healthy food that you can share with family and friends; that can even turn into an additional source of income. Yet, to be able to enjoy these benefits, you need healthy chickens. …
You probably hardly heard of ground coverings for playgrounds before owning a backyard and having kids around. For most of us, it’s an afterthought, something we take as a given every time we take our kids to the playground. However, a firm but soft surface is a vital component of safe play – one that …
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Gutter guards prevent your gutters from clogging with leaves and debris. It’s important to keep them clear for multiple reasons. Firstly, all that piled up dirt is unsanitary and can cause mold and mildew issues indoors and outside. Secondly, prolonged clogs will damage the structure of the gutters and maybe even your house. But choosing …
I’m unsure which part of gutter cleaning I hate more: pulling out clumps of moldy, pest-infested leaves from within them, or scrubbing the build-up of dirt on their outside while unsteadily trying to balance on the ladder beneath me. Something that’s made the chore of scrubbing my gutters a little easier is these incredibly effective, …
Gardening is a tricky thing. It’s not just about dropping a seed into soil, watering it, and watching it grow—it also takes planning, tools, and dedication. One of the trickiest things about gardening is timing, and bad timing only leads to wasted seeds. To lessen the risk, germination seed kits have become a saving grace …
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While we were all taught that plants only need soil, water, and sunlight to grow strong, our science classes neglected to mention that the plant growth process has some cheat codes — like a specially designed heat mat. Plant heat mats are incredibly helpful in seed germination and plant propagation, especially during the colder months …
Be it running a marathon or pursuing a degree, we all sow many seeds throughout the course of our lives. Yet, when it comes to planting actual seeds, most of us don’t have much of a clue beyond what you remember from planting beans for science class back in elementary school. If this is your …
Bat guano is one of the most potent components of several high-quality fertilizer mixes. Some folks, with a bit of experience, even use bat manure in its raw form with success as well. In this guide, we discuss what it is that makes the best bat guano fertilizer so great for your plants. We also …
Even the hardiest plants have challenges, and no matter how much experience or skill you have, you could end up with a dying plant. Never fear! To help you save an indoor plant that’s wilting by the moment, we’ve rounded up the common causes of plant drooping, yellowing, leaf dropping, browning, burning, spotting, and disease, …
Begonias are beloved by plant enthusiasts and beginner indoor gardeners alike for their wide pattern and leaf variety, exuberant blooms, easy propagation, low level of care, and gorgeous red under-foliage. There is a begonia appropriate for every level of green thumb and every space, indoor or out. We’ve rounded up the best info and care …
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