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Low Maintenance Plants for Indoor Gardening

Dan This Land of Ours

Some low maintenance plants for an indoor garden.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking to add a bit of green to your home without a big commitment, here are some low-maintenance plants you should consider. Aloe vera is an easygoing and easy to care for succulent.  You’ll only need to water about once every three …

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Planting and Managing Cover Crops for Maximum Weed Suppression

Dan This Land of Ours

How to plant and manage cover crops for maximum weed suppression.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A cover crop planted correctly and managed well can give nearly 100% weed control while it is growing, and substantial weed management benefits in subsequent vegetables. However, a cover crop poorly managed can become a weedy mess and make a huge …

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Stopping a Cute Critter from Wreaking Havoc in Your Garden

Dan This Land of Ours

How to stop a cute critter from wreaking havoc in your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Raccoons are cute, extremely smart, and highly skilled troublemakers. Especially when it comes to your garden. They’re particularly fond of corn, tomatoes, watermelons, sweet potatoes, and peas. They also enjoy orchard fruits such as apples, peaches, and strawberries. Raccoons are …

Container Annuals that are Hard to Kill

Dan Nursery Crops, This Land of Ours

Some container annuals that are hard to kill.  That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. If you’re looking for beautiful container plants that are hard to kill, Petunias are perfect for the new gardener. They’re annuals come in candy-coated shades-pink, purple, yellow, apricot, red, white, and stripes. These classic blooms are classified as “weatherproof,” meaning they can handle large …