What is the Ideal Place for my Garden?

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Posted by Green Thumb Gardener | Posted in Garden Maintenance, Green Thumb Gardening | Posted on 11-08-2010

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Once you have picked what kind of garden you want, there are many other factors you need to decide before you actually get to work with your gardening tools. Mainly you need to choose its location. This is usually decided by several factors: How you will water it, how much shade it needs, etc. Some of these questions can be very important in deciding whether your garden lives or dies, so don’t take them lightly. You need to take each one into special consideration.

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Compost Heap Maintenance

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Posted by Green Thumb Gardener | Posted in Garden Conservation, Garden Maintenance, Green Thumb Gardening, Organic Gardening | Posted on 25-07-2010

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Many people who maintain gardens have a large amount of organic waste, from grass clippings to leaves and dead plants. Unfortunately, many waste money and time having these wastes transported to a landfill. It isn’t just a waste of good compost; it’s a waste of everything that goes into the process of transporting it (the garbage man’s time, the money you pay for the removal, etc). It is truly a travesty. Read the rest of this entry »

How To Make Your Summer Garden Sizzle

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Posted by Green Thumb Gardener | Posted in Green Thumb Gardening, Summer Garden | Posted on 22-07-2010

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Most people spend a great deal of time and effort planning their summer gardens. Whether you are planning a summer garden that is designed to awe and amaze all those who manage to capture a glimpse or simply trying to Read the rest of this entry »

Green Thumb Gardening in a Raised Bed (Is It For You?)

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Posted by Green Thumb Gardener | Posted in Garden Conservation, Garden Maintenance, Green Thumb Gardening | Posted on 17-07-2010

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If your current planting goals involve plants that require good water drainage, I am sure you know how frustrating it is to have a yard that just won’t cooperate. Some plants can handle the excess water that comes about from being in an area that Read the rest of this entry »