How to Feed Birds in the Winter It's time NOW.

Birds tend to run out of food in the winter. Many people stop filling their bird feeders during the summer. And the snow and cold weather mean natural food sources are diminished. You can add cheer to your yard or porch by feeding birds in the winter. Here are a ... Read More ...

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Cultivating Your Vegetables

Before taking up the garden vegetables individually, I shall outline the general practice of cultivation, which applies to all. The purposes of cultivation are to get rid of weeds, and to stimulate growth by (1) letting air into the soil and freeing unavailable plant food, and (2) by conserving moisture. ... Read More ...

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How To Decide on Where to Put Your Garden

In deciding upon the site for the home vegetable garden it is well to dispose once and for all of the old idea that the garden "patch" must be an ugly spot in the home surroundings. If thoughtfully planned, carefully planted and thoroughly cared for, it may be made a ... Read More ...

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Natural Landscaping: Plants That Require Little Maintenance

The best part of natural landscaping is that it requires little maintenance. Mother Nature knew exactly what she was doing when she created natural landscaping. There are many benefits to natural landscaping such as being cost-effective, being chemical free, and having aesthetic beauty.Add being maintenance free into that equation to ... Read More ...

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Using Native Plants in Your Natural Landscaping Design

There really are no regulations, rhyme, or reason when it comes to choosing your natural landscape design. You can utilize natural landscaping in all or part of your backyard or even front yard design. Be aware, however, that once you start utilizing natural landscaping in your design for your home, ... Read More ...

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