garden
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Raised Garden Beds Really Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be
1When it comes to your garden, you may be thinking that raised beds will help create a defined, aesthetically pleasing space to work in and some necessary separation of your garden from the rest of the grass, critters, and vermin in your yard. And you wouldn’t be wrong.
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These Smart Devices Can Transform Your Garden
Gardening is proven to be beneficial for your physical and mental health. There’s sunshine, and exercise, and all the fresh fruits and vegetables. Still, gardening can be a lot—and smart devices can take some of the burden off your garden responsibilities, keeping you free for the stuff you really enjoy. These devices don’t just free…
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5 Ways to Incorporate Smart Tech Into Your Patio This Year
About this time every year, I undertake the task of opening up the patio. I bring out the chair cushions, dust and open the umbrella, and plant all the hanging baskets. Of course, there’s the outdoor grill to clean, and getting the lawn looking tidy. This year, all my new additions are going to be…
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You Should Bury Fish Heads Under Your Tomato Plants
Late summer, fishermen on the West Coast all go trolling for albacore tuna and fill their shelves and freezers full of loins. The side benefit of breaking down your own fish is the fish heads and tails you’ve left with, which go into my freezer for spring. Come spring, one of those fish heads will…