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I was having a silly moment while browsing Amazon for gardening books. I saw the first part of the title to this book Companion Planting: The Vegetable Gardeners Guide: The Role of Flowers, Herbs & Organic Thinking and wondered if this was about planting a garden with a friend – a companion, or if it was about planting one’s companion. Okay, I said it was a silly moment.
The practice of companion planting has been around for centuries. It is the Grandfather of the modern eco-friendly, going green, organic gardening practices. If you want to avoid using chemical fertilizers and insecticides, then companion planting is for you. Healthy crops will abound when you practice sound companion planting.
This book is a quick read and an excellent introduction to the basic concepts of companion planting. Continue reading
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If you are feeling a little nostalgic and you miss those days when you would help your dad mow the yard then you’ll be thrilled with the Scotts 2000-20 20-Inch Classic Push Reel Mower. This is also perfect for people who want a low-key garden tool that gets the job done. No cords and you don?t have to worry about running out of gas!
This 20-inch mower comes with 10-inch dual tracking wheels and hardy radial tires. It is lightweight and easy to maneuver. This mower is an economical and practical solution to those who want a quiet and pollution-free operation. Now you don’t have to feel guilty about leaving a carbon footprint into the environment when using your mower.
The super sharp heat-treated steel blades will provide accurate cutting and efficient operation. The equipment’s wide cutting path and quick-snap height adjusters (9 grass heights to choose from) will give you more control when working on your lawn. Since the cutting path is wider than average, the number of passes required to do your lawn will be cut in half. Continue reading
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Nothing is cozier than a warm fire and the UniFlame WAD820SP 34-Inch Slate & Marble Firepit with Copper Accents is the perfect way to add one to your outdoor area. An outdoor fire pit can help you to stay warm in the cooler months.
In the summer months an outdoor fire pit is perfect for keeping bugs away and for roasting marshmallows while you talk with friends around the backyard. This firepit will also enhance the beauty of your backyard d‚cor.
The top of the firepit is covered in a slate and marble mosaic tile pattern. There are also small copper squares that are inlaid within the tile as accents. The entire firepit is supported with a heavy wrought iron stand. This is both a beautiful and functional item. Continue reading