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Transform Your Outdoor Space with Creative DIY Projects

Spring is the perfect time to breathe new life into your garden, as nature shakes off the winter chill and begins to bloom. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting, this season offers endless opportunities to get creative and transform your outdoor space.

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The Best Vegetable Plants to Grow in New Jersey

New Jersey, also known as the “Garden State,” boasts a variety of climates and soils, making it ideal for growing a wide range of vegetables. Whether you have a sprawling garden in the suburbs or a smaller backyard in the city, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest with the right vegetable plants. Here are some of the best vegetables to grow in New Jersey and tips for a successful garden.

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March Check List - Spring Cleaning the Garden

Spring is just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about getting your home garden ready for the new season. With the right preparation, you can create a beautiful and thriving outdoor space that will last all year long. Here are some tips to help you get started.

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Milk Jug Seeding - Easy, Cheap, and Creative

Gardening can be an expensive hobby, but with milk jug seeding, you can save money while starting your garden. Milk jug seeding is a method of growing seeds in recycled milk jugs, making it a budget-friendly way to get your garden started.

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Winter Gardening: Tips for Growing in the Cold Season

Winter may seem like the off-season for gardening, but with a bit of preparation and care, you can continue to grow beautiful plants, vegetables, and herbs all through the colder months. Winter gardening offers a unique set of challenges, but it’s also an opportunity to try new techniques and extend your growing season.

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DIY Fall Lawn Rescue!

Fall is a crucial time for preparing your lawn for the upcoming winter months and ensuring it remains vibrant and healthy come spring.

Proper fall maintenance can help prevent diseases, pests, and winter damage, resulting in a lush and green lawn next year. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started:

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July Garden Check List

As summer hits its stride in July, gardens across the Northeast are brimming with life. This is a critical time for gardeners, as plants require careful attention to thrive during the warmest part of the year. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the key tasks and considerations for your garden in July.

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Those Pesky Weeds!!

Removing weeds becomes pertinent as summer arrives in full swing. Remove them before they get out of control!

What are weeds? Any plant not desired in its current location. There are annual weeds, biennial weeds and perennial weeds.

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June Garden To-Do List

As June rolls in, gardeners eagerly embrace the warmth and vitality of the summer season. With longer days and bountiful sunshine, this month presents a golden opportunity to nurture our gardens!

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May To Do List For The Garden

May is a great month for gardening, as the weather starts to warm up and plants begin to bloom. It’s the perfect time to get out into the garden and start preparing for the summer months ahead. Here is a May checklist for gardening to help you get started.

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April Garden Check List

As the weather starts to warm up and the snow begins to melt, it’s time to start thinking about the April work in your home vegetable garden. Spring is a crucial time in the garden as it sets the foundation for the rest of the growing season. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner, there are several tasks that should be on your to-do list in April to ensure a successful harvest later on.

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No Yard? Join a Community Garden!

Community Gardens are a simple solution for people without space! Usually, the community garden will provide a fenced area and access to water for the plots. To get you started here is a list of several around New Jersey. Have fun exploring and getting a garden started.

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The Joy of Gardening

Inspire yourself to get back to gardening this season by reading “The Joy of Gardening” Article published by the Economist.

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Fall Check List For the Garden

As the vibrant colors of autumn start to fade and the temperatures drop, it's time to prepare your garden for the cold months ahead. Fall garden clean-up is a crucial task that not only helps maintain the overall health of your garden but also ensures a smooth transition into the next growing season. In this article, we'll provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to perform a thorough fall garden clean-up.

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Native Plants

Native plants are low maintenance, offer beautiful blooms, and are an excellent source of food for native species (especially caterpillars and butterflies). New Jersey has more than 2,000 native plants!

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DIY rain garden

As the world faces the challenges of climate change, it is becoming increasingly important to adopt sustainable practices that mitigate its effects. One such eco-friendly solution gaining popularity is the creation of rain gardens. These beautiful and functional gardens not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your yard but also serve as a natural way to manage stormwater runoff. In New Jersey, late May to August is ideal to begin a rain garden. You can make a positive impact on the environment while adding value to your property!

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Fruiting Plants and Trees

Whether you have a large garden or just a small patio, there are fruit trees and plants suitable for every space. Fruiting plants and trees offer beautiful blossoms in the Spring which attract pollinators.

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DIY Pollinator Garden

A pollinator garden is a type of garden that is specifically designed to attract and support pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. These pollinators are essential to the health and growth of many plants, as they help to transfer pollen from one plant to another, which is necessary for fertilization and seed production.

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