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6 Perennial To Plant Once and Harvest Forever

For the Mommas

6 Perennial To Plant Once and Harvest Forever. Why plant perennials? Perennial plants help reduce soil erosion and do not require to be replanted every year. They are the perfect investment to get the most out of your garden budget and also give you more time to enjoy your landscape.

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How Growing Your Finances Is Like Gardening

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My spouse and I have gained quite a bit of experience planting bushes, trees and flowers over the years. Our two biggest experiences were in planting thousands of pine seedlings from the state nursery on our 40 acre farm (in our younger years)and planting around 3000 spring flowering bulbs on our current 6 acres. So do finances.

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Front Yard Landscaping: Spring Clean Up!

Family Balance Sheet

We spent the past weekend yanking weeds, trimming the edges, spreading mulch, and sprucing up our front yard landscaping. Now we're just waiting for the perennials to grow. I also need to figure out what we are going to plant under our bay window. It has been a problem area ever since we re-did our landscaping in 2007.

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How to Control Garden Weeds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We would pull weeds, pick produce, plant seeds , water, and generally putter in the garden. Here are a few of the ways that I have been successful in controlling the weeds so far, without damaging chemicals and sprays: Landscaping Fabric. Get Growing' I remember, as a child, spending hours in the garden with my mother.

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Six Fall Money Savers

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hang onto plants for winter greenery. Save your plants over the winter and avoid spending more money in spring. Plants in the house not only provide decoration but are also healthy. Use free plants to landscape. After the leaves dye down, dig up the bulbs and re-plant in the fall. Get Growing Go Frugal'

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

This post is a growing list of reviews from travel bloggers. Gardening and Landscaping: Summer is also a time to garden, rejuvenate your landscape, and enjoy an adult beverage in your cozy backyard. Front-Yard Landscaping: 15 Tips To Help You Design Your Landscape and Save Money. Family Travel Destinations: U.S.

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How to Find Free or Low Cost Gardening Seminars

Family Balance Sheet

You'll walk away with great information about this year's gardening trends, gardening techniques, and maybe even a plant or two. Garden nurseries are preparing for the upcoming season and are really trying to reel you in to their store to make your spring planting purchases. Garden Nurseries and Greenhouses. I chose broccoli.

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