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Lifehack your way to a green thumb; shortcuts, money savers and clever growing tricks to achieve a perfect garden.
Produce from Concrete
It was a bit more than two years ago when I moved into this tiny house attachment in Sydney. It was not much but everything inside me told me it could be more. I have always had a passion for permaculture, self-sufficiency and design (of many... many kinds). For most of my first year living here I stared at the concrete courtyard and routinely told myself "surely I can still do something with this."
By Melanie Costin5 years ago in Lifehack
4 Common Tree Trimming Mistakes by Most Homeowners
While it is true that you can trim your trees, most homeowners are unaware of the proper way to do it. The proper way to trim a tree according to the professionals should always be accomplished by arborists. Why? Because working with trees is quite a very dangerous and very specific task. There are also unforeseen instances where you thought that you were doing the right thing, but instead, you are bringing permanent damage to your tree.
By Dowling Tree Services5 years ago in Lifehack
How to Improve Your Front Yard to Create a Peaceful Environment
Your front yard is the part of your home that everyone can see. You, your friends, your neighbours, and even random passers-by get the chance to enjoy the look of your front yard. If you love to spend time outside or if you simply want to make your yard look better, here are some tips that will help you create a peaceful and dreamlike atmosphere right there, in front of your house.
By Alexis Walker5 years ago in Lifehack
Six Unusual Berries You Can Grow in your Backyard
Let’s face it. Most backyards are boring. Many gardeners grow nutritious fruits and vegetables you can find on any grocery store shelf. Other yards consume needless resources with only a dull green lawn to show for it. It doesn’t have to be this way. Instead of wasting water and fertilizer on a lawn with zero nutritional value (although you CAN eat dandelions) turn your backyard into a fruitful bounty. Impress your neighbors and put your backyard to work by growing these 5 unusual fruits. Cold climates included!
By AB4learning5 years ago in Lifehack
Starting A Plant Nursery / Farm With Little Space
Starting you own plant nursery can be a very lucrative business whether its veggies or landscaping shrubs and trees. Before you get started you are gonna want to do some research first. This post is here to motivate you. There are lots of resources online to learn about growing different types of shrubs and trees. Youtube alone is filled with tons videos that will give you a boost of knowledge on how to grow plants.
By Michael Trombi5 years ago in Lifehack
Free garden by spring !
You can start now during the fall to get a beautiful garden by spring for free ! Fall is when most seed pods mature and ready to harvest. There are also bulbs that can be dug and separated. Even clippings to be rooted. You can get new varieties by trading off from the varieties you already have. You can also use the fall season to collect seeds of local plants in public spaces or by friends or neighbors who allow you to take some seed pods or even clippings. You can get new bulb varieties from friends or family as well as trading any extras you have to others since they require digging.
By Rose Henderson-Davis5 years ago in Lifehack
These 5 Things You Should Need to Know About Bonsai Tree
Whenever we search or look for indoor plants, Bonsai always comes into the display. We all think how beautiful the Bonsai trees are. But do you know about their origin or how famous they are in the world? Here are 5 things about the Bonsai tree that you should need to know.
By Jyoti vedi5 years ago in Lifehack
Sloe Joys Of Berry Picking, Jam Making And Brisk Autumn Days
Since the end of the nineteenth century, different kinds of exotic, colourful fruit, grown in the tropics, have been an increasingly important addition to the diet of people living in the Northern parts of the world, thanks to the new technology that made much faster and reliable grocery transportation possible. There’s no point in denying the health benefits of citrus fruits that are rich in vitamin C, or bananas that are a good source of potassium, or mangos, watermelons, pineapples and many other tropical fruits that are known to be packed with antioxidants, enzymes and various beneficial minerals. These bright-coloured health bombs also have a great taste and are able to spice up Northern cuisines. But what if one day you couldn’t buy oranges, bananas and other imported fruits in your local grocery store, for one reason or another?
By Saara Tolvanen5 years ago in Lifehack
Growing Lettuce in a Cup
As is the case with me, and I’m sure many people my age, the idea of gardening and caring for and raising a plant that will produce ample sustenance is a beautiful dream. One that, unfortunately, many do not have the ability to see come true.
By Alex Brown5 years ago in Lifehack
Lawn Care Tips and ideas
Lawn care tips are not hard to come by. The most basic of lawn care tips is to keep mowing the lawn as short as possible. If you mow the lawn too short, the roots will begin to get buried under the earth and this will cause problems. To prevent this from happening, just try to mow the lawn as short as possible.
By Michael Vaughn5 years ago in Lifehack
Landscaping with Palms
A few choice palm trees that should be included in any tropical landscaping plan. Many homeowners want to create a lush tropical feel in their backyard or their landscape. To do this there are certain plants that are first on everyone’s mind to plant. Palm trees are a great way to add that tropical feel and the atmosphere of the islands to any landscape. These four palms to plant are great starter choices.
By Matthew Bellis5 years ago in Lifehack
