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    April gardening tips

     April can be a tough month for gardeners.  After a long winter the signs of spring that April generally bring get our gardening juices flowing.  But for northern gardeners at least, April is a month for cautious...

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  • Ten astute uses for ammonia

    Ammonia inhalants, otherwise known as smelling salts, have long been an easy, over-the-counter treatment for sudden fainting spells. Be aware, however, that ammonia inhalants are not medical treatments – they only treat the symptoms. Seek medical attention should...

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  • How to reduce pollution from your yard like a pro: Part 1 fertilizer

    Two major sources of non-point source pollution are construction and yard chemicals.  The average homeowner has little control over what the builder did to reduce runoff during the construction of their home, there are tips and tools used...

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  • Compost cooking

    Compost and earthworms replace harsh chemical fertilzers

    Eliminate harsh fertilizers using only earthworms and compost? Does this sound a bit farfetched? Well actually it is not. After all, why do gardeners apply fertilizers? It is because their delicious tomatoes and sweet corn must drain nutrients from the...

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  • Oklahoma seniors save cash on lawn care

    Oklahoma seniors save cash on lawn care

    Garden centers and home stores promote merchandise that’s designed to separate shoppers from their money. Seniors with lawn care savvy have learned, over the years, how to keep their lawns looking good without spending a great deal of...

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  • 17 things you can do to make you garden grow like mad!

     1. Calibrate your automated sprinkler system and save money http://wp.me/p2pefk-B2.Learn to save yourself a ton of money on your gardening habit here http://wp.me/p2pef3. Get your plant lists of...

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    Australian grevilleas dig warm exposures

    So many similar cultivars of low shrubby grevilleas come and go that it is hard to know what is what. All prefer sunny exposure and good drainage. They really do not like too much watering or fertilizer, particularly fertilizer with...

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    Australian grevilleas dig Southern California

    So many similar cultivars of low shrubby grevilleas come and go that it is hard to know what is what. All prefer sunny exposure and good drainage, and are right at home in the climates around Los Angeles. They really...

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  • Seedling in soil

    Something’s brewing in the organic garden

    It is no secret that Americans love coffee. According to the National Coffee Association, 54 percent of Americans over the age of 18 consume coffee every day. The U.S. spends a whopping $40 billion a year on coffee. The...

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  • Evergreen shrub in container

    How to plant a shrub in a container (Photos)

    Most Fort Worth gardeners at one time or another have desired to plant a nice evergreen shrub for a spot in their lawn or maybe beside their porch, patio, concrete drive or walk.  Perhaps their soil is not quite...

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