This odd technique has stirred up gardeners but scientific studies reveal the potential benefits of urine as a plant fertilizer.

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Explore garden decor ideas that use small details to create a big impact and turn your outdoor space into something truly special.

Step 1: Stop watering. Radical, I know. Step 2: Aerate the soil. Give those roots some air. Fork it, gently. Step 3: Cut off ...

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Afternoon thunderstorms yield many benefitsDog Day afternoons can produce the makings of beneficial summer thunderstorms that are the lifeblood of lawns, flowerbeds, tomato plants, and gardens. The he ...

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