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Practical Tips, Expert Advice for Gardening Success

Wooden Vs Composite Decking – Which Works Better?

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The battle between wood and composite decking materials has been going on for decades with mixed results. While wood decks were clearly winning the bids until some ten years ago, the composite decking materials improved immensely in terms of structure, durability and safety. Nowadays, the choice between both comes down to your own budget and […]

Caring for Your First Cactus? Here’s What You Need to Do for a Healthy Growth

growing healthy cactuses at home

Succulent plants get into the florists’ radars due to their resilience to sudden temperature changes and low air humidity which is often the case in warm rooms during winter. If you wonder how to grow cactuses at home, count the peculiarities of the different species, as well as their development and blossoming rhythm.

What to Look for When Hiring a Gardener?

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Ah, the garden – this is where tea drinking and chilling are a must. But if your backyard oasis looks more like a rainforest, it is high time to turn to a specialist. But how to find a gardener who is really good at what they do and who is worth the money being paid […]

Slug-Free Sanctuary: Strategies to Get Rid of Slugs and Keep Them Away

Woman getting rid of slugs in the garden

Slugs are acclaimed agricultural pests, but it’s a little-known fact that there exists another, more controversial theory. It claims that the sluggish unwanted dwellers attack plants with rotting spots, caused by pathogen sponges, whereas the snails happen to be the surgical doctors, removing the sick matter. You haven’t thought about them in that light, right? […]