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Start a Self-Sufficient Homestead

Everyone will have a different approach to keeping a self-sufficient homestead, and it’s unlikely that any two 1-acre farms will follow the same plan or methods or agree completely on how to homestead. Some people like cows; other people are afraid of them. Some people like goats; other people cannot keep them out of the […]

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How To Grow Mint And 12 Reasons Why You Should Grow It

The family Lamiaceae is proud to have the Mint or Mentha plant in its rows. Even more so, there are about 13 to 18 varieties of mint altogether. Mint has an intense smell and taste that many people find refreshing and pleasant. Also, mint provides cooling qualities and it is thus used in many cosmetic […]

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10 Companion Plants To Grow Next To Your Tomatoes

Growing friendly plants together is said to help development, create more flavor and shield plants from pests. Partner planting has for quite some time been a practice of experienced gardeners. Friendly planting helps you capitalize on the cultivating space you have and gives an assortment of advantages to your plants. 10 plants you should grow […]

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Did You Know That USDA Hardiness Zones Have Changed?

If you started gardening before 2012, you may be astonished to discover that your hardiness zone has changed from that point forward. A standout amongst the most vital factors in which plants will do well in your garden is how cold the winters are. Maps created by the National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that look […]

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Top 4 Fertilizing Mistakes Gardeners Make

Fertilizer is good nutrition for lawns and gardens, however fertilizer diets must be reasonably controlled. Gardeners frequently utilize excessively or too little fertilizer or simply the wrong product, with potentially disastrous results. Here are the effects of the top fertilizing mistakes gardeners make. Too much fertilizer The most widely recognized mix-up is overloading the lawn […]

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Grow An Endless Supply Of Tomatoes With These 4 Simple Methods

1. Bury tomato slices This method, courtesy of The Wannabe Homesteader, is cheap and easy. All you need is some potting soil, an overripe tomato, and a few pots. Fill a large pot more than halfway full with gardening soil. At that point include a couple of tomato slices (around 1/4 inch thick) on top. […]

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5 Amish Gardening Tips For Tomato Plants

Tomato vines are hardy, forceful plants, and with the correct care provided, they can deliver sweet and delicious tomatoes. To produce the best tomatoes, however, tomato vines must be permitted to bear their fruit in the most natural way. The Amish are popular for their common consideration of growing plants, and have developed some exceptionally […]

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How To Save Your Overwatered Plants

Warning signs An article from Proven Winners demonstrates that the essential issue with overwatering has to do with the roots. The root of the plant is its life saver. Without healthy roots, the plant can’t take in supplements and develop. An excess of water will cover the roots and make it impossible for them to […]

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21 Plants & Herbs You Can Propagate From Cuttings

In spite of the fact that it doesn’t hurt to explore different approaches regarding developing of any plant or herb from cuttings, numerous annuals that develop promptly from seeds may not be justified regardless of the exertion. The cuttings of a few plants, especially fruit trees that are joined onto rootstocks, won’t develop well regardless […]

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The Tree Of Death, The Most Dangerous Tree On The Planet

Hippomane Mancinella is its scientific name but it is better known as ‘The tree of death’ or ‘The chamomile of death’, this tree enjoys the privilege of being registered in the Guinness Records. This tree grows in coastal regions, on sandy soils of high saline concentration. It extends from Florida to Colombia and abounds in several […]