Planting a vegetable garden? It's a great way to enjoy healthier food and work together on a family project. But most gardeners don't exactly look forward to trying to keep their tender, growing plants properly watered. Whether it's over-watering or under-watering, the results can include a smaller yield or even less tasty veggies. So, how can you avoid watering problems in your new garden? Here are 5 tips to keep you covered all summer long.
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If you have pets that spend time in your yard, it's important that you're careful about the landscaping in the area. Before you treat your lawn for anything, you need to be sure that anything you use is pet-friendly. Here are some tips to ensure that your yard is a safe environment for your pets.
Be Careful What You Fertilize With
Fertilizer can be toxic to your household pets if you don't apply it properly.
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Low-lying areas of the lawn can be a landscaping nightmare, since they will be prone to sogginess and mud. The overly wet soil also increases the chances of root rot, making it more difficult to find plants that will thrive in the area. The following tips can help you improve the site and landscape it successfully.
Tip #1: Install drainage
If standing water after irrigation or rain is the problem, the installation of some simple drainage may be sufficient to fix the problem.
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Perhaps you live in an area of the country where water is scarce, or you simply want to do more to help the environment. Whatever your reasons, it is possible to have a beautifully landscaped, lush yard without wasting a ton of water or being environmentally unfriendly. Here are four ideas for incorporating more eco-friendly landscaping into your yard:
Install Synthetic Turf
Synthetic turf has come a long way from the obviously fake stuff used at mini golf courses.
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If you're gardening at home, it is probably because you want to save money. Whether you're a serious penny-pincher or just one out to save a few bucks here and there, here are a few thrifty gardening hacks that may help you out:
1. Drip Irrigation with a Plastic Bottle.
Ensuring that your plants remain properly hydrated throughout the day is crucial. However, it can often be a time-consuming process. When you need to go out of town for a day or two, or you just want some extra help and have no one to call, you may want to consider relying on a plastic bottle.
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