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Create Your Own Rose Fertilizer

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There are many different types of fertilizers on the market and it can be a little expensive to purchase the various blends that are available.  Not only that but it can be a little daunting to figure out what the best fertilizer is. To save your nerves and to create your own wonderful blend of [...]

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Homemade Fertilizer Tips

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Every year, as I stumble to the cash register under a dozen plants, I often forget to grab the fertilizer that I prefer to use.  I mean, there are a hundred and one different things that I like to buy for my garden every year and I tend to forget about purchasing anything else, except [...]

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Natural Gardening 101 – How to grow greener without pesticides

Tip: Discover the magic of mulching. A thick layer of mulch not only keeps weeds down, it retains moisture and adds nutrients as it slowly decomposes.

Come Spring 2009, cosmetic-use pesticides will be banned for sale or use on Ontario’s lawns and gardens. So, what do you do to ensure you aren’t overtaken by pesky weeds and insects? There are some good choices that can help you keep your garden green without harming the environment. Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment offers [...]

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Get Your Garden and Lawn Ready for Winter’s Wrath

Get your garden and lawn ready for winter

Shorter days and chilly weather may have caused your garden and lawn to shed its green hue, but that doesn’t mean you can’t think “green” when it comes to preparing for the winter months ahead. Consider the following fall garden and lawn clean-up tips from The Home Depot Canada: Fall lawn care – Caring for [...]

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