Category: Gardening tips

Preparedness – Homegrown Medicinals

Preparedness – Homegrown Medicinals Some of the herbs, plants and weeds that grow in your garden contain medicinal properties and can be used to help treat a number of illnesses, injuries and ailments. Using herbs seem like a much better alternative in most cases and  Common sense home has some great info for using herb and …

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39 Ways to Make Money Homesteading

39 Ways to Make Money Homesteading The term homesteading does not have mean living off the land out in the sticks. Anyone with property that can be effectively utilized can homestead. One thing that is interesting about homesteading is making money from your efforts. There are many ways that you can make money homesteading. Whether …

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12 DIY Gazebo Designs And Ideas

12 DIY Gazebo Designs And Ideas A pergola or gazebo can be remarkably versatile in the garden. It can frame a view or cover a walkway linking different garden areas. It can provide shade in a sunny corner with climbers growing up the poles or it can support hanging baskets. These plans will help you …

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How and When to Prune or Trim

How and When to Prune or Trim With few exceptions, plants can be pruned anytime during the year. But, for most, pruning is best done in spring.. Pruning makes your plant look better and feel better too! It allows the plant’s “support system” to send vital energy and nutrients a smaller area and to encourage …

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How to Disguise Rubbish Bins and Recycling Bins Outside Your Home

How to Disguise Rubbish Bins and Recycling Bins Outside Your Home We all know that a home’s curb appeal is usually the first impression guests have of your home. Improving your home’s curb appeal doesn’t have to be expensive. Sometimes, the simplest changes can make a world of difference. Many people consider trash cans placed …

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