Category Archives: Drip Irragation

Weeds, Water, and Mulch

I’m not sure that anyone enjoys weeding a garden, but there are some advantages to doing so besides eliminating the weeds. Using a hoe is the most common method, and the secondary benefit is that you aerate the soil surrounding … Continue reading

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Ready to Plant

Last month I wrote about using plastic containers for a weed free garden with a follow-up on bottom heating for root growth. Well here’s the results:  This is a tomato plant in a two liter bottle. I’ve gained a considerable … Continue reading

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