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How Much Does a Bag Of Mulch Weigh? (Scotts, Vigoro, etc…)

October 19, 2023August 21, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Bag Of Mulch Weigh

Americans spend more than a whopping 1 billion dollars on mulch every year, and a good part of those sales are to ordinary homeowners who are doing their own landscaping. If you’re eyeing your yard, … Read more

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27 Black Rock Landscaping Ideas for Your Yard

August 4, 2023 by Janice Lundy
Black Rock Landscaping Ideas

As the saying goes, every room and every outfit needs a touch of black, and the same is true of your outdoor décor. Black stone can be used in many different ways in your landscape … Read more

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Do You Need to Remove Grass Before Laying Mulch?

July 20, 2023 by Janice Lundy
Remove Grass Before Laying Mulch

So, you’ve decided that your property has too much lawn! What’s next for your yard? Planning to replace grass with garden beds? Or are you simply going to create mulched areas to cut down on … Read more

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Does Neem Oil Kill Spider Mites? (A Natural Solution)

June 23, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Does Neem Oil Kill Spider Mites

Spider mites are a common problem for plant lovers, whether it be indoors or outdoors. These tiny pests can get out of control if you’re not vigilant, as they reproduce at an astonishing rate. One … Read more

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Does Neem Oil Kill Ticks? (A Natural Remedy)

October 20, 2023June 23, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Does Neem Oil Kill Ticks

If there’s any one bug that can make most people shudder when it’s found crawling on their exposed skin, it’s a tick. And no wonder! These tiny creatures, who are technically arachnids, not insects, feed … Read more

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How To Protect Tender Perennials in Winter (Overwintering Tips)

June 23, 2023June 19, 2023 by Janice Lundy
How To Protect Tender Perennials in Winter

Many plants that northern gardeners grow as annuals are, in fact, tender perennials. That list includes vegetables such as peppers and artichokes, and flowers like snapdragons and impatiens, fruits like figs, and favourite herbs such … Read more

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25 Fence Line Landscaping Ideas to Upgrade Your Yard

March 28, 2024June 16, 2023 by Janice Lundy

It can be challenging to figure out how to incorporate your fence line into your overall landscape design. Many homeowners give up and simply install a wooden or metal fence and concentrate on other elements … Read more

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Using Neem Oil on Fruit Trees (The Ultimate Guide)

June 23, 2023June 16, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Neem Oil on Fruit Trees

You may have heard of using neem oil in your vegetable garden as an organic, safe pesticide that won’t harm birds or beneficial insects, if applied properly. But what about fruit trees? In this guide, … Read more

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How To Keep Cats Out of Garden Mulch (10 Safe Ways)

June 16, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
10 Ways to Keep Cats Out of Garden Mulch

Even if you’re a cat lover, there’s one place you don’t want to see your furry friend, and that’s in your garden! Unfortunately, as you may have noticed, cats love to dig in garden mulch. … Read more

Categories Mulch

Can You Spray Neem Oil on Flowering Plants?

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 by Michelle Weaver
Neem Oil on Flowering Plants

Neem oil is a safe, organic alternative to using traditional pesticides in controlling harmful insect infestations, and to combat fungal diseases in most plants, including flowering plants. Made from the neem tree, the active ingredient, … Read more

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