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Convert a lawn patch into a low maintenance wildflower meadow in three stages Eco Gardening

Convert a lawn patch into a low maintenance wildflower meadow in three stages

Turning a patch of lawn into a low-maintenance wildflower meadow is one of my favourite garden makeovers. It’s a small change that rewards you with colour, scent and a busy highway for pollinators — and it can be surprisingly simple if you work...

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How to compost kitchen scraps fast without attracting rodents or flies Eco Gardening

How to compost kitchen scraps fast without attracting rodents or flies

I used to worry that composting kitchen scraps meant inviting a parade of rodents and flies into my garden. After a few messy experiments (and one bold raccoon raid), I’ve developed routines that let me turn food waste into rich soil fast —...

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How to create a pollinator corner with native perennials on a tight budget Eco Gardening

How to create a pollinator corner with native perennials on a tight budget

I love creating small, buzzing pockets of life in corners of the garden that weren’t doing much before — and a pollinator corner is one of my favorite weekend projects. With a tight budget, a little planning and a focus on native perennials, you...

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