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Compost: Natural Nutrition for Your Soil

Compost: Natural Nutrition for Your Soil

Our soil health faces challenges that impact everything from wildlife and waterways to the air we breathe. Deforestation, urbanization, farming practices, and other human actions contribute to soil degradation, endangering our planet and its atmosphere. However, a...

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Raised Garden Beds: Tips for Beginners

Raised Garden Beds: Tips for Beginners

Raised garden beds are a popular option for growers, and it’s no wonder: they are versatile, require less weeding than in-ground gardens, make it easy to maintain water levels, and they can fit in virtually any space – with or without a yard. If you haven’t tried one...

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Get Ahead of Spring Weed Control with Mulch

Get Ahead of Spring Weed Control with Mulch

Weeds: one of a grower’s worst nightmares. These unwelcome pests not only invade your garden beds but can also threaten plant growth. While your landscape and gardens may be dormant in the winter, tending to your soil now to get ahead of weed control with mulch can...

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Spring Ahead: Start Seed Planning Now

Spring Ahead: Start Seed Planning Now

Growing plants from seeds can be both satisfying and cost-effective, and it may help stave off winter doldrums as we head towards spring. Plus, starting your seeds indoors now can extend your growing season so you can enjoy the fruits (and vegetables and flowers) of...

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Holiday Plants Aren’t Just for the Holidays

Holiday Plants Aren’t Just for the Holidays

Picture it: The bright leaves of a poinsettia serving as a core part in your holiday décor. Or a robust stalk with Amaryllis blooms commanding attention from across the room. A Christmas Cactus bursting with prolific flowers. It’s no wonder these plants and others are...

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5 Fall Projects For Your Property

5 Fall Projects For Your Property

Apple cider, pumpkins… and property maintenance?? No matter where you live in the U.S., fall is an ideal time to address a number of needs around your property. But if you call western Washington your home, fall chores are particularly important for getting your yard...

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