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We all have or at least endeavor to have spotless floors, etc. in our homes, but it’s important to know which cleaning products to avoid. Toxic fumes are neither friends to our bodies, nor the environment.
A gardener knows, without a doubt, that there are many different contortions one may experience while gardening. While many physical movements are good for muscles, etc., no one wants to hurt their bones and joints or whatever.
Now let me ask you, is there one of us who doesn’t appreciate the opulent appearance of blooming hydrangeas? Although hydrangeas are, without a doubt, beautiful and one of the most sought-after flowering bushes, there’s a caveat here.
What do coffee grounds and eggshells have in common? Both of these commonly tossed out items will do your garden a favor if incorporated into the soil.
There are several different varieties of basil that one can plant. I always plant seeds but plants are also available.
Importance of friable soil: Crumbly, friable soil permits roots and other underground plant parts to thrive.
Here are some friendly tips and pastimes for a February To-do List:
Small lawns can be dethatched using a specialized, hand-held dethatching rake or an iron rake. Or, use a dethatcher that attaches to a sit-down mower (see photo in Part 1 of 2).
As time marches on, bits and pieces of grass and weeds die and collect just above the soil. This is called thatch.
We have all seen or have planted a rhododendron of one variety or another.