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lavender vs rosemary

Lavender Vs Rosemary Essential Differences In The Garden & Kitchen

There are differences in height, spread and flowering from spikes to inter leaf flowers. You will find that both lavender and rosemary are a great addition to a sunny garden with free draining soil, but lavender will be used more in sweet dishes and rosemary in savory.

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How To Apply Zero Waste Principles In Your Garden

Gardening is pretty zero waste to begin with. From making your own compost to organic slug control methods and reducing food miles by growing your family meals. Reusing old wellies with holes in or repurposing a chipped teapot as a birdhouse.

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The Best Mulch To Use In Your Garden

Applying a mulch can offer protection against extreme temperatures as well as aiding water retention in hotter months. Choosing the right mulch for your plant can also mean a boost of nutrients that will aid growth and flowering. Mulching acts as a weed suppressant helping younger plants get established.

How To Deter Cats From Using Your Garden as a toilet

Ways To Stop Cats From Pooping In Your Garden

The best way to stop a cat from using your backyard as their toilet is to introduce a smell that is unpleasant to them. Be this in the form of citrus, strong herbs or even cinnamon, the scent will act as a natural deterrent to felines in the area.

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