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How-ToAn Easy Approach to DIY Drip Irrigation
When my wife and I planted our gardens in Sandy, Utah, we knew we’d have to somehow irrigate our plants. For several years, we watered with a hose and sprinkler,…
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How-ToSoutheast September Garden To-Do List
Is it fall yet? Nope, not in the Southeast, but that’s just fine with me. Late summer has its own flavor worth savoring. Sure, plenty of plants are looking dog-tired,…
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How-To2 Smart Ways to Water Your Garden
If you’ve ever struggled through a dry summer with a hose in one hand and a watering can in the other, desperately trying to keep up so that your plants…
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CollectionDesign a Water-Wise Garden
Being more conscious of the water used in gardens is not a responsibility left only to those who experience extreme droughts. If you live in an area that gets regular…
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How-ToNorthern California August Garden To-Do List
In the edible garden Harvest your bounty. Summer vegetables are at their best now. August is a time of abundance in the vegetable garden, with bountiful crops of summer squash,…
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How-ToNorthern California July Garden To-Do List
For the Northern California gardener, July means that summer has truly settled in. There are consistently warmer temperatures, intermittent heat waves, fog for coastal gardeners, and pleasant afternoons spent weeding,…
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How-ToSouthern Plains July Garden To-Do List
Reduce the mosquito population in your yard and garden. While mosquitoes aren’t technically a garden pest, they are a serious gardener pest. This is a time of year when we…
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DesignThe Art of Watering the Garden
Have you ever noticed how vibrant your garden looks after a steady, soaking rain? Natural rainfall infiltrates soil in a way that is hard to match with artificial watering. We…
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How-ToHow to Water Your Garden Sustainably
These tools help you put water only where you and your plants want it
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Kitchen GardeningSetting Up a Garden Drip-Irrigation System
Here are some general thoughts and tips for setting up your first drip system.
