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An urban compost tumbler can be a great way to make compost for the urban gardener, particularly in areas where local regulations prohibit open compost piles. They are clean, unobtrusive, and sealed so they are relatively pest-resistant (with the exception of insects), and odor-free. However, is a compost tumbler more efficient at producing compost than [...]

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Recycled plastic furniture is a wonderful example of how garbage can be transformed into a new and wonderful product. Essentially, recycled plastics are extruded into lumber shaped pieces, which are then used to build pretty much anything that you would build out of lumber. Whether you are in search of a classic Adirondack chair, rocker [...]

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A solar bird bath might be just the right gift for that gardener or bird lover that already has everything else. After all, who doesn’t love to watch birds splashing about in their back yard? A solar water pump creates some water movement that not only adds to the water feature, it’s also likely to [...]

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Eleven Natural Lawn Care Tips For A Luscious Lawn

by Nicola Temple on November 14, 2011

in Garden Products

I spend A LOT of time rolling around on our back lawn. It seems to be in a mom’s job description, somewhere between wiping snotty noses and pulling Lego out of vacuum bags. So, if my family’s going to roll, tumble and goodness-knows-what-else out there, it needs to be a safe place, which means all [...]

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Weeds are an inevitable part of gardening; they are what keep us gardeners ever vigilant in our duties. There are many products available to get rid of weeds, RoundUp being the most popular. However, I find the smell of these toxic herbicides extremely offensive and I’ve learned to trust my nose over the years. So, [...]

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