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Late Summer Gardening Tips

Late Summer Gardening Tips
Fall is around the corner, and you may be welcoming in the pumpkin spice and sweaters, but you can keep your yard looking beautiful for a little bit longer. Once the month turns to September, many of us get excited for the cool fall season, but Utah is going to be warm for a while […]
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Do Coffee Grounds Help Plants?

Do Coffee Grounds Help Plants?
You don’t have to be a coffee drinker to enjoy the benefits of using the grounds in your garden. Many local coffee shops will sell or give away used coffee grounds just for gardeners’ use. Used coffee grounds contain nitrogen, potassium, and phosphorus, which are good nutrients for your soil. Plus, it feels good to […]
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Why pH Levels are Crucial to Your Vegetable Garden

Why pH Levels are Crucial to Your Vegetable Garden
You may be wondering if the pH level of your soil is actually important. Why wouldn’t something just grow if you plant it in the ground, water it well, and make sure it gets enough sun? Well, it’s not always that simple. If you want healthy vegetables, the pH level does matter, and it can […]
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Apartment Gardening

Apartment Gardening
Don’t let a tiny space scare you away from making a little outdoor oasis. If you’re in an apartment, condo, or townhouse and only have a small personal area outside, there are many great options to create a modest garden of your own. You’ll likely need to keep most plants in pots or containers, which […]
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Mulch Magic

Mulch Magic
We know we talk about mulch a lot, but it’s for a good reason. Mulch really is a miracle product and can be used for many reasons, from practical to cosmetic. If you are looking for the best little helper for your garden, mulch is probably the answer. What’s so good about it? Mulch is […]
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Make the Most of Lanscaping Rocks

Make the Most of Lanscaping Rocks
It’s never been a better time to add some landscaping rocks to your yard. From water savings to lower maintenance needs, landscaping rocks are a wise choice for many Utah yards. Natural stones and rocks are versatile products that allow your creativity to run free with how to apply them. Another benefit to rocks over […]
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Plant These Beauties in Your Park Strip

Plant These Beauties in Your Park Strip
The flip your strip program is in full force in Utah. Many counties are offering rebates for those who tear out their grass in their park strips and replace it with water-wise solutions. It’s estimated that about 5,000 to 8,000 gallons of water is used each year on a single average park strip. Before you decide to […]
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Your Garden Can Thrive with Less Water

Your Garden Can Thrive with Less Water
As the second driest state in the nation, we must be conscious about our water usage. Vegetable gardens are popular throughout most of the state, and they’re something many of us are proud of, especially when we grow enough food to can for the winter. There are ways to create a thriving, happy vegetable garden […]
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Container Gardening Success – Part 2

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In Part 1 on container gardening, we discussed some advantages to container planting, material choices, and soil needs. We’ll continue the discussion here in Part 2 with growing suggestions and how to keep up on maintaining your containers: What to Grow Anything can grow in a container as long as it has space. Even trees […]
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Container Gardening Success – Part 1

Container Gardening Success – Part 1
Container gardening is a great way to bring beauty to your yard. Plants aren’t picky about where they’re put as long as they have enough room for their roots grow, proper waterings and drainage, and good soil full of necessary nutrients. You can have total control over your garden with containers, and it’s easy to […]
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