Plant a lavender hedge around the onion patch to protect them from onion maggot and lavender bushes around fruit trees to deter codling moth. Rosemary planted near carrots deters carrot fly and bean beetle. Sprigs of rosemary placed with clothes will repel moths and silverfish. Put sage bushes near doorways to keep ants away. […]
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Fence
Make a quick, emergency and cheap fence – from pallets with this simple DIY project.
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Regrow Roses
Have you tried this?
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DIY Perennial Herb Basket
An easy handmade moss-lined basket stuffed full of fresh perennial herbs! Great gift OR decoration for your backyard.
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Container Gardening Tip
Container Gardening Gardening in pots and containers is a great way to experiment with garden design. Keep this rules in mind to ensure that your potted plants survive. Disinfecting To avoid bugs and plant diseases make sure all plant containers are clean. Wash containers with soap and water, rinse and let air dry. Soil […]
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Start your seeds in eggshells
– and plant them directly in your garden when ready. The shells will biodegradable and provide the soil with calcium.
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Newspaper Tip
The newspaper will prevent any grass and weed seeds from germinating, but unlike fabric it will decompose after about 18 months.
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