Planting a Garden in the City

Posted on: 3 August 2016
If you've decided to venture into gardening for the first time this year, you may be surprised to find that you're contending with some super sneaky scavengers. In some areas, rodents are a bigger garden threat than most of the insects, and if this applies where you live, there are some things you should know to protect your plants and your harvest. Dealing With Mice and Voles Mice and voles are active threats to your garden all year long, and they can appear at any time of day.
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Posted on: 22 July 2016
If you do not have a lot of space for a vegetable garden for your home, you may want to consider a vertical garden. This can be something that you can do yourself with the help of vertical wall planters and containers to give you a patio garden with all the fresh herbs and vegetables you want for the kitchen. Here are some vital tips that will help ensure your first year of vertical gardening is a success:
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Posted on: 19 July 2016
If you have taken the time to create a backyard that is a comfortable and beautiful place for you and your family to enjoy, you can light it up so you can enjoy it at night. Below are some tips on how you can get started doing this. Landscape Lighting There are four main types of landscape lighting that you will find including: Floodlights: Used to light up a favorite area of your backyard, such as a flower garden or a beautiful fountain.
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Posted on: 28 May 2016
Natural stone countertops can make any cabinet or desk look so much more stylish and classy. However, not all stones are the same when it comes to installing them on countertops. The two most common countertop stones are marble and granite. These two products are very similar in a lot of ways, but they have some key differences that you need to know about. This article explains the main differences between granite and marble countertops.
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