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Plants in Small Spaces

Has the cooler weather kept you away from your garden? Do you live in an apartment or have limited outdoor garden space? No worries! You can grow vegetables and herbs inside with very little work. Check out this infographic from Fix.com for all the tips to make your indoor garden thrive! 

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5 Benefits of a Rain Barrel

Did you know rain barrels have community as well as household benefits? A rain barrel is a container that captures and stores rainwater draining from your roof. Barrels usually range from 50 to 80 gallons and have a spigot for filling watering cans and a connection for a soaker hose. Our design center has a rain barrel conveniently installed for watering our plants and trees. Here are our top 5 benefits of using a rain barrel as part of your eco-friendly gardening. Save Money. Reduce your water bill with a rain barrel’s water catch. A typical gardener can save as much as 1,300 gallons of water during the growing season. Landscape watering typically accounts for up to 40% of a homeowner’s...

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