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The versatile neem tree

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The neem tree (Azadirachta indica)is a tropical evergreen tree which is native to India, but is also grown widely throughout many tropical and subtropical Asian and African countries. Neem is widely revered for its varied uses, since many parts of…
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The benefits of hiking in the forest

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If there was any single best way to get closer to Mother Nature and experience the healing benefits of what she has to offer, I would say it is hiking in the woods. The forest is after all, the ultimate…
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Drying herbs at home

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Herbs are grown for a variety of reasons, and often, the reason they are grown is simply for their beauty. There will be times though, when you grow herbs just for their medicinal or aromatic properties, and this is when…
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Mealybugs

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Mealybugs (and scale insects in general) can be pests of the garden, if their numbers grow to uncontrollable levels, since they feed off plant sap like mosquitoes do to humans. Mealybugs are actually very closely related to scale insects, but…
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Setting up a lawn sprinkler timer

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Setting up your lawn sprinkler’s timer is one of the first things you will have to do, in order to run it the way it should be run. After all, a lawn sprinkler’s purpose is to save you time and…
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Aromatic herbs

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There are many aromatic herbs that not only have medicinal or cooking value, but also serve up a treat for the nose. Some aromatic herbs are also used in incense preparation. Aromatic herbs have value as far as aromatherapy is…
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How to get rid of slugs in the garden

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Garden slugs can be one of the most notorious pests of the garden, destroying plants, and anything they find remotely edible, even the letters in your postbox can end up as slug (or snail) chow. Slugs and snails are related;…
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Herb gardening for beginners

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Herbs are loosely defined as small plants used for cooking, medicine, decoration, or perfume. Many beginners to gardening are advised to start with herbs. The reason is because herbs are very easy to manage. Most herbs are usually hardy, and…
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Maintaining a pop up lawn sprinkler system

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You’ve spent time and money, and energy on setting up your pop up lawn sprinkler. After 2 weeks of prodding and fussing about with the water uptake, layout, site, and piping, you’re ready to unveil it on your lawn. You…
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Flowers that attract butterflies

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Butterflies are always a welcome attraction for any garden. Especially in spring, the sight of many butterflies flitting from flower to flower just conjures up visions of a reborn Garden of Eden. Most types of plants that attract butterflies get…
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