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What I’m doing in August in my Central Texas Garden
While it may not seem like it, August is vital for Central Texas gardens. Understanding what to plant and how to care for your garden can make all the difference. Here’s what I’m doing this month. What to Expect Understanding August weather is crucial for Central Texas gardeners in a typical year. Generally, you can…
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What I’m doing in my Central Texas garden in July
The Central Texas garden in July is the end of one growing season and the start of a relatively slow time before things pick back up again in the fall. With daytime highs around 100-105 Fahrenheit and nighttime lows in the high 70s, many things die off or go dormant in the heat. It’s a…
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Garden project: How to install custom DIY drip irrigation in raised beds
A detailed look at how we planned, sourced, and installed custom DIY drip irrigation in our raised beds We chose custom DIY drip irrigation for our raised beds for many reasons, but the main reason was that it was so easy and affordable! Read on to learn from our experiences and see detailed information about…
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Garden Project: How to build raised beds on a slope
Hey, Composters! I want to share the process of a project we recently tackled — building raised beds. The challenge was building those raised beds on the slope of our property. Despite a few hiccups along the way, building these raised beds have been game-changing for our gardening. And with the help of friends and…