Irrigating A Better Way
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Irrigating A Better Way

For years I wanted to grow fruits and veggies in my own yard. Unfortunately, every single time I would plant some seeds, they would fail before they ever took off. It was frustrating, but I simply figured I didn't know enough about gardening to make things work. I was right. After reading a book about garden equipment, I could tell that my irrigation techniques were lacking. Some of my garden wasn't getting enough water, and some of it was getting way too much. This blog is all about watering your garden so that you can maximize your results and improve your supply.

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  • Getting the Best Results from Gardening with Planters

    10 October 2018

    Planters can be a convenient option for growing small plants. However, using these devices is very different from growing plants in the soil, and you will want to account for these differences. Below are a few tips to help you use cylinder planters successfully.  Ensure There Is Good Drainage Poor drainage can be one of the main issues that individuals encounter when using planters. This problem can be traced to packing the soil in the container too tightly.

  • 3 Ideas To Transform Balding Lawns Into Green, Productive Vegetable Gardens

    27 February 2018

    Do you have lawn space with dead grass that you want to do something different with? What if you could turn the lawn into lush, green vegetable gardens that give you something back in return. Transforming an urban lawn into something that looks more like a productive farm than a desert may be easier than you think. Here are some ideas to help you take your dead turf and transform it into a productive vegetable garden:

  • Two Reasons Why You Should Have An Automatic Sprinkler System Installed In Your Yard

    11 July 2017

    If you're the kind of person who prides yourself on having a nice yard, you know how difficult if can be to achieve it.  Maintaining a yard that is lush and green all year round can be quite the tedious task, especially if you have a busy career or a family to care for.  A large part of keeping your lawn looking good lies in watering it, which you might currently do by using a manual hose.

  • Six Mistakes To Avoid When Laying Out The Design Of Your Security Lights

    29 June 2017

    Strategically placed lighting features around a home can drastically increase security and protect the property and residents. However, you need to put some thought into your lighting system to get back as much as possible from the investment you make in installing it. The following are six mistakes to avoid for the most effective security lighting system around your home: Placing lights too close to the ground It can be tempting to keep security lights low to the ground so that getting at them to maintain them and replace bulbs is easier.

  • Growing Pains: 3 Common Seedling Problems And How To Prevent Them

    17 May 2017

    Starting from seeds is an inexpensive way to grow plants in large numbers. Whether they're vegetables, flowers, or herbs, it's only a matter of planting seeds in the right soil, watering, and letting Mother Nature take over. However, sometimes it's not always so simple and things can go wrong, which is frustrating. Take a look at 3 common problems seedlings encounter, and how you can avoid them. Seeds Never Sprout