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Gardeners Say This Is the Secret to a Better Garden—and You've Never Heard Of It
Soil conditioner increases aeration in soil and helps it retain water better while adding valuable nutrients. It's typically ...
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Gardening Expert Shares a Unique ‘Touch Test’ That Can Tell Whether Your Houseplants Are Thirsty
Plants have their own way to communicate, and with this simple 'touch test,' you'll know if you are leaving them dry for too ...
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This Picturesque State Park In Minnesota Is So Little Known, Even Locals Don’t Know It Exists
Blue Mounds State Park in Luverne might be the state’s best-kept secret – a place where 100-foot quartzite cliffs rise ...
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The Underrated State Park In Minnesota That’s Shockingly Beautiful, And No One’s Talking About It
Ancient red cliffs, roaming bison, prairie wildflowers, and star-filled skies – Blue Mounds State Park offers a Minnesota ...
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Raised bed gardens
Raised beds have better soil structure and drainage compared to ground-level gardens. They give you a head start on gardening in the spring by warming up the soil earlier in the season. Types include ...