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Rain Barrels and Your Garden

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Rain barrels are an often overlooked tool in the garden. They are a fantastic way to not only conserve water and promote sustainable gardening practices, but they can also add another element of beauty to your garden’s design.. Here are some reasons why rain barrels can be effective and tips for getting the most out of using them. The Benefits of Using a Rain Barrel: What Size of Rain Barrel to Use: The Best Location for a Rain Barrel: Other Helpful Considerations: A rain barrel system will not only provide you with convenience, but it will help you to have easy access to a reliable and eco-friendly way to water your garden and to enhance the plants and produce growing in it.

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Gardening Terminology

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Annual: A plant that grows, blooms, produces seed, and dies in one year. Aeration: The process of making holes in the soil to improve air circulation and allow water and nutrients to reach plant roots. Biennial: A plant that produces leaves in one season and blooms and dies in the second season. Deadheading: A technique that involves removing spent flowers and seed heads from plants to encourage more blooms and improve the plant’s appearance. Fertilizer: improves plant growth and productivity by adding nutrients to the soil. Germinate/Germination: The process by which a plant grows from a seed into a seedling. Perennial: A plant that grows and blooms for years. Transplant: Moving a plant from one growing space to another.