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Garden Design Software Will Help with Gardening

I have always loved gardening. I usually spend a lot of my free time in the garden. I find gardening enjoyable and relaxing.

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Winter Gardening in Inland Southern California

Southern California is a gardener’s delight. While other parts of the country are blanketed in snow, our winter vegetable gardens are thriving.

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Why Led’s? a Better Way to Light Your Life

LEDs are the future of lighting in many different applications. This article discusses a few potential uses for Light Emitting Diodes.

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Avoid Weeding with These Weed Suppressing Plants

Get rid of those unwanted weeds by planting these flowers…
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Raised Beds Require More Work Initially

Listen up, all of you who are gardeners! If you are struggling with tilling every year, those endless battle with gophers, moles and very heavy and rocky soil. you might want to consider the option of gardening with raised beds.

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What is Hydroponics?

Hydroponics.

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Preparation Before Planting

This describes how to prepare your ground before planting to ensure the best success your with newly planted trees or plants. Many people will have this misconception that early November is not a good time of year for planting however; this is the time of year you should plant many of your bare-root trees and shrubs, including roses.

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Mulching Made Easy

Disposing of leaves can be costly if you have them hauled away, or not great for the environment if you are one to burn them. You’re going to think I’m crazy when I say, DON’T get rid of those piles of fallen leaves! Leaves offer a valuable and free source of nutrients for your soil. The best way to use them is to make what we call leaf mold.

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Prune Your Shrubs and Trees Like an Expert

Why start your pruning and have it turn into a hack job or even worse kill your shrubs or trees by not knowing what to do. By following these simple guidelines you can prune your trees and shrubs correctly, as an expert would do.All images by author.

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How to Choose a Soil Amendment

How to Choose a Soil Amendment.