Articles for tag: Compost Tea, Natural Pest Control

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How to Grow Carrots in Containers

You might think that growing root vegetables like carrots in containers is hard, if not impossible. However, it has become the only way I will grow potatoes or carrots. One large round container can yield between thirty and forty carrots per harvest; depending on weather, variety, and how many you plant. My favorite advantage is ...

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Natural Pest Control for the Organic Garden

It is a myth that you need to have special chemicals and expensive repellants in order to keep pests out of your garden if you are going to garden organically. There are many natural and organic measures that you can take to prevent birds, aphids, rabbits, deer, and other pests from making short work of ...

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Ten Easy PVC Garden Projects

PVC is one of the easiest materials to work with. Paint or stain it any color to match your indoor or outdoor garden. This year, I found PVC to be my bestest friend. I use it to make just about anything I need, such as tomato cages, cold frames, a folding table and more. Here ...

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Natural Pest Control for Shrubs

If your shrubs are looking sickly, you may have a problem with garden pests. Common garden pests include voles, deer and insects. If your first thought is to reach for store-bought pest control sprays, you may want to reconsider. These often include toxic chemicals than can be harmful to children and family pets. Some may ...