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Aerobin Composter Review: Compost Kitchen Scraps and Yard Waste in Your Backyard

Garden Experiments — Tue, 12 May 2020 13:50:33 +0000

If you’re looking for a large, sturdy, insulated composter, the Aerobin400 Composter fits the bill. It is 47 inches tall by 29 inches wide and can hold up to 113 gallons of compost! And since it is aerated, you don’t have to turn the compost. Why Compost Yard Waste & Kitchen Scraps? Composting kitchen scraps […]

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Add Structure, Style, & Color to Your Garden with a Trellis & Flowering Vine

Garden Experiments — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 23:24:50 +0000

When I decided that the raised bed in my front yard needed a little height to add structure and color, my first thought was some sort of permanent structure, whether it be garden art or something a plant could grow on. Metal, Freestanding Trellis I looked for a way to include a flowering vine on […]

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The Secret to Watering Container Gardens

Garden Experiments — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 23:46:09 +0000

I hate to water, but I like to grow things in containers. These two things don’t mix. It’s the same in my kitchen though. I hate to cook but I really like to eat good, healthy, delicious food. *Sigh* What’s a girl to do? I’m always looking for ways to simplify or even automate some […]

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The Search for a Quality Plant Stand

Garden Experiments — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 16:29:50 +0000

You know those plant stands that you find in discount stores? The ones that are made of wire, metal, or wood that often have three legs, but just don’t seem very sturdy? Don’t buy them. Just don’t do it. When you’ve got one of your favorite ceramic pots with your favorite fern sitting on it […]

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Mantis 2-Cycle Tiller Review

Garden Experiments — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 13:05:20 +0000

Preparing your soil for seeds or plants by tilling it or mixing it can really help your plants get established. Plants and seeds put out roots to gather nutrients and water, and tilled soil makes it easier for the roots to penetrate. Manually mixing soil is very hard, so we opted for a tiller. Mantis […]

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Review of Aluminum Raised Bed Corners

Garden Experiments — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 13:12:00 +0000

Raised bed gardening in my neck of the woods is a great way to avoid dealing with our sticky clay soil and it’s practically the only way to grow root vegetables. I have two large raised beds that I installed last year and am making use of for tomatoes, carrots, lettuce, and cucumbers this year. […]

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How to Save Time Watering Your Garden

Garden Experiments — Thu, 27 Jun 2013 13:21:07 +0000

I can not tell you how much I appreciate having this sprinkler system installed in my vegetable beds. All I have to do is hook up a hose and set a timer. It has been quite the time-saver for me and due to its customizable shape, I am not wasting water on things I don’t […]

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Bird Feeder Pole – Stops Squirrels From Reaching Seed

Garden Experiments — Tue, 28 May 2013 13:25:29 +0000

Part of the joy of having a garden is watching the wildlife that comes to call. Bird feeders are a great way to attract birds to a specific spot and supplement the native foods and habitat in your yard. For those of us that have plenty of squirrels in the yard, it can be frustrating […]

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How to Support Leaning Plants and Flowers – Curved Garden Stakes

Garden Experiments — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:45:25 +0000

The irises were gorgeous this March and April with many yellow flowers blooming in the front yard along a stone path. One good thunderstorm came through and flattened most of the flower stalks. Now we were stepping over the blooms to avoid crushing any future flowers. Needless to say this didn’t work very well. Luckily, […]

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Best Hummingbird Feeder: Review of Four Types of Feeders

Garden Experiments — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:29:18 +0000

Watching hummingbirds is one of my favorite past times. Not only do we have a lot of plants that the birds can feed from, but we also hang up several feeders. There are many different types of hummingbird feeders available. The best ones are easy to clean, easy to fill, and are sturdy enough to […]

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