If you’re growing a garden, you’re on your way to having a sustainable lawn—as gardening reduces the amount of grass you need to mow and water. But if you want to take your efforts further, sustainable gardening is the next logical step. These organic gardening tips will have you on your way to a more […]
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Fed up with aphids, caterpillars, moths, and other insects wreaking havoc on your plants? Trap cropping may be just what you need to take back your garden. Trap crops—used by many commercial farmers—provide a natural form of garden pest control, making them an equally smart choice for many organic gardeners. Read on for gardening tips […]
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If you’re wondering who’s responsible for the holes in your beautiful tomato plants, there’s a good chance it’s hornworms. These garden pests are known as voracious eaters of the plant, so you may be harboring them in your garden. Knowing how to identify the critters and what kind of garden pest control to use will […]
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When you’re trying to grow your own edible food, tomatoes are a go-to crop due to their high success rate—not to mention their tastiness. However, there are still plenty of tomato-growing woes gardeners might experience that could be avoided with the proper preparation and knowledge. From premature planting to improper watering, some of these tomato […]
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If you’re new to herb gardening, you may be worried about giving your plants the nourishment they need. The right herb fertilizer and application techniques can put flavorful, health-boosting herbs at your fingertips. Get started with these easy indoor gardening tips. Herb Fertilizer for Healthy Growth Fertilizer is a must for plentiful herbs—which are harvested […]
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Whether you’re growing a few plants or feeding your family with your backyard bounty, a garden fence is the key to protecting your plot from a wide range of threats. Fencing provides many types of garden protection, from marking your plot to forming a deer barrier. Form a Dividing Line If you share backyard space […]
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While European honeybees are still a common sight, pollinators in general are on the decline. There represents an opportunity for gardeners, though. You can create a bee-friendly garden and help preserve the shrinking population of monarch butterflies as well as bees. Jobe’s Organics has the garden soil and other products you need to turn your […]
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If you haven’t discovered the joys of gardening with your kids, you’re in for a treat. Besides offering a fun way to spend time together as a family, gardening together yields a lifetime of mental, physical, and emotional benefits. Jobe’s Organics, supplying gardeners with vegetable granular and other products for a thriving garden, explains how […]
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