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Video, Lawn and Garden, Organic Gardening Published 07/16/2008 by Danny Lipford
Grapefruit rinds can serve as nutrient rich, biodegradable pots. After eating, clean out the interior of the rind, cut slits in the bottom for drainage, fill with soil, and add seeds or seedlings. When the rind start to decompose, dig a hole, and plant it in the ground.
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Lawn and Garden, Gardening Basics, Landscaping & Design, Organic Gardening Published 06/06/2008 by Julie Day
Nature has a simple and effective process for feeding and enriching the earth. When plants die or drop their leaves, the organic matter decomposes and returns nutrients to the soil. During the winter, this layer of organic matter protects seeds from the cold, and in the spring it holds in moisture to encourage seed germination. If the layer is thick enough, it will discourage new growth and protect established plants.
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Video, Lawn and Garden, Organic Gardening, Soil & Fertilizer Published 02/07/2007 by Danny Lipford
The potassium in wood ashes encourages strong stems in plants while the phosphorus in the ashes encourages root growth. Soils low in potassium often benefits from wood ash but be careful with acid-loving plants such as blueberries, rhododendrons and azaleas. To use wood ash safely, add a small amount to your compost pile.
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Video, Lawn and Garden, Diseases & Pests, Organic Gardening Published 02/07/2007 by Danny Lipford
Organic Landscaper Rachel DeToro offers these tips for natural pest management. Nesting boxes and food sources will keep birds nearby and they in turn will keep insects under control.
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Video, Lawn and Garden, Organic Gardening, Soil & Fertilizer Published 01/23/2007 by Danny Lipford
Even the most novice gardeners know the benefits of using compost in their gardens, but nobody wants to look at a compost pile. One solution is a pre-fab compost bin made of plastic.
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Video, Lawn and Garden, Diseases & Pests, Organic Gardening Published 10/15/2006 by Danny Lipford
Weeds popping up through paving stones or cracks in sidewalks can be a huge annoyance. Here’s a solution to stop them without back breaking work or toxic pesticides. Fill a spray bottle with household vinegar and spray it liberally on the offending weeds.
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Video, Lawn and Garden, Gardening Basics, Organic Gardening Published 10/07/2006 by Danny Lipford
If you’re looking for low maintenance plants for your garden you don’t need to look any further than your own backyard. Organic Landscaper Rachel DeToro tells us that native plants are a great addition to the landscape because they are readily available and they require little special care since they occur naturally in the wild.
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Video, Lawn and Garden, Fruits & Vegetables, Herb Gardens, Organic Gardening Published 09/23/2006 by Danny Lipford
If you look hard enough you can find solutions to many of your lawn and garden problems “naturally.” The pungent aroma of many herbs acts as a natural insect repellent. Planting herbs like parsley or basil among your vegetables will offer them some protection from bugs and simplify harvesting a salad.
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Video, Lawn and Garden, Flowers, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening Basics, Organic Gardening Published 09/11/2006 by Danny Lipford
Roses love banana peels. They rot quickly, releasing minerals roses need such as calcium, sulfur, magnesium, and phosphates. Just cut them up and mix them in the soil at planting time or anytime you want to give your roses a boost. You can also make a banana peel tonic for use after the plants are established.
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Video, Lawn and Garden, Organic Gardening Published 08/22/2006 by Danny Lipford
Mulching is a natural way to build up soil and add nutrients, but if you let your leaves stay where they fall they can create a natural habitat for pests and some diseases. If you put your leaves in a compost pile you may notice that many are still intact while the vegetable matter is broken down.