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Strawberries are one of the most favorite fruit all over the world. They can have a sweet and sour taste, are perfect to be eaten idly or can go well with different desserts and salads too. The strawberry smoothie shakes and juices are also very popular among the people of …

Temperature has great effect on starting any vegetables seeds. The change in temperature alter the days a seed takes to germinate. So you must be aware what is an ideal temperature for starting any vegetables seeds. Here is handy chart of temperature variations effect on seed germination in terms of …

Flowers are heart of the beautiful garden – their appeal, presence and fragrances not only refreshes the mind, but adds beauty to the dwelling too. There is no rocket science related with how to grow flowers in your garden space. However, you may be required to pay special attention to …

The rain gutters are installed at the top of the roofs so that it can provide drainage to the rain water and voids them to pool on the roof which may cause them to leak or become moist which can also be dangerous for the house. These rain gutters are …

Low maintenance landscaping allows you to have a beautiful yard without putting in hours of hard work each week. By using low maintenance plants you can design a low maintenance garden that will provide your landscape with beauty and function for years to come. Low Maintenance Plants Start by planting …

Summer is here and so are blood-sucking, disease-carrying ticks. There are several chemicals options on the market that are effective at getting rid of ticks, but if you don’t want to use chemical tick spray to get rid of these yard and garden pests, use some of these recipes to …

Keyhole gardens are becoming increasingly popular all over the world. Keyhole garden beds are raised beds that are shaped like a keyhole. The shape is usually round or square, with a center area cut into it which makes the center compost well (containing the composting material) extremely accessible without having …

Most home owners and gardeners spend hours every summer killing weeds in their lawn and garden. They don over-the- shoulder canisters filled with chemicals, a mask and gloves every Saturday and head outdoors to do battle with their green enemies. But as those who fight this summertime battle already know, …

If you would like to grow your own fresh vegetables, but don’t know where to start, these 7 vegetable garden planner software sites from our round up will help you from plowing to harvesting. The free garden planning advice given for home vegetable gardens on these software sites is invaluable …

Urban gardeners have to face quite a few challenges in order to nurture their love for greenery around them, and one of the biggest is shortage of space. Well, it’s about time to smile if you are interested in urban gardening, because we bring you these 20 Clever Ideas to …