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How Long Does It Take Granular Fertilizer to Dissolve – GIY Plants

handheld garden shovel full of granular fertilizer sitting in front of gloves and two empty peat pots.

Understanding the dissolution rate of granular fertilizer is essential in achieving the desired results in your garden or lawn. The time it takes for granular fertilizer to dissolve and subsequently release nutrients into the soil can vary considerably. The dissolution rate largely depends on the type of fertilizer you use, weather conditions, and soil type. […]

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How to Get Rid of Goat Head Weeds – GIY Plants

Gardening / Kevin Huffman

Goat head weed growing outside with yellow flowers.

Goat head weeds, scientifically known as Tribulus Terrestris, have earned a notorious reputation among homeowners, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. These invasive species possess a unique feature – sharp, spiny burrs known for their uncanny ability to puncture bicycle tires and injure bare feet. This article provides detailed insights into the origins, identification, dangers, and, ultimately, the

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How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants – GIY Plants

Gardening / Kevin Huffman

Squirrel digging in a blue flower pot on the concrete patio.

As charming as they may seem, squirrels pose a real threat to our potted plants. These furry critters are searching for food and a place to bury their findings; unfortunately, our potted plants serve as perfect spots. Squirrels dig up the soil, ruin the plant’s root system, and disrupt the growth of our cherished plants.

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Kigelia Africana (Sausage Tree) Care – GIY Plants

Trees / Kevin Huffman

Sausage tree or kigelia africana growing in the wild

The Kigelia Africana, commonly known as the sausage tree, is a unique and intriguing plant native to tropical Africa. This botanic marvel stands out for its sausage-shaped fruit, hence its name. This plant, part of the Bignoniaceae family, holds significant cultural, medicinal, and ecological value. The Kigelia Africana traces its origins back to the floodplains,

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5 Climate Conscious Gardening Techniques – GIY Plants

Gardening / Kevin Huffman

As climate change and sustainability issues continue to garner global attention, you may be looking for ways to reduce your carbon footprint. One of the latest eco-friendly gardening trends to gain momentum is climate-conscious gardening. Climate-conscious gardening allows you to modify your gardening techniques to improve sustainability and reduce environmental impacts. You can eventually create

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Milk Jug Gardening (Winter Sowing in Milk Jug Greenhouses)

Gardening / Kevin Huffman

Milk jug gardening is a sustainable and innovative gardening idea. Its primary use is for winter sowing seeds outdoors earlier by creating a mini milk jug greenhouse. By sowing seeds outside, you don’t have to worry about hardening them off before transplanting them[2]. While a lot of people only use milk jugs for winter sowing

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Chaos Gardening (How to Plant a Chaos Garden) – GIY Plants

Gardening / Kevin Huffman

Beautiful chaos garden using the chaos gardening technique

Chaos gardening is a great way to create an affordable, low-maintenance garden. They provide a variety of ecological benefits to the garden and allow you to finally use leftover seeds you’ve collected. To be successful with chaos gardening, you have to be willing to step back and let mother nature do its thing. You can

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Best Plants For Tower Garden – GIY Plants

Gardening / Kevin Huffman

Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Garden towers are specific structures used for vertical gardening. They have multiple side pockets arranged in several levels allowing you to

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What Vegetable Can You Hear Growing? – GIY Plants

Gardening / Kevin Huffman

This may seem like a strange question. However, there is one vegetable, grown under specific conditions that makes quite a bit of noise as it grows. So what vegetable can you hear growing? Rhubarb grown outside in the garden won’t speak to you, but when it’s grown in the dark it gets quite vocal. When

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Innovative Gardening Guide and Types (Horizontal & Vertical) – GIY Plants

Gardening / Kevin Huffman

Innovative gardening is a great way to get the most out of your garden space. You can use innovative gardening techniques to maximize space or reduce costs. Many of the garden innovations also improve sustainability and are environmentally friendly. In this article, we will tell you everything you need to know about innovative gardening. We

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How Long Does It Take Granular Fertilizer to Dissolve – GIY Plants

How to Get Rid of Goat Head Weeds – GIY Plants

How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants – GIY Plants

Kigelia Africana (Sausage Tree) Care – GIY Plants

5 Climate Conscious Gardening Techniques – GIY Plants

Milk Jug Gardening (Winter Sowing in Milk Jug Greenhouses)

Chaos Gardening (How to Plant a Chaos Garden) – GIY Plants

Best Plants For Tower Garden – GIY Plants

What Vegetable Can You Hear Growing? – GIY Plants

Innovative Gardening Guide and Types (Horizontal & Vertical) – GIY Plants

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