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Water Harvesting – Making Every Drop Count
Healthy soil needs water, but mains water is costly, treated, and often wasted on gardens. At Earthly Comforts, we want the Soil Builder’s Hub to demonstrate a smarter way: capturing and storing rainwater so we can reuse it to feed our soil systems.As many of my readers will know, Sue and I have been lookingContinueContinue reading “Water Harvesting – Making Every Drop Count”
Leaf Mould – Autumn’s Secret Gift to the Garden
Earthly Comforts plans to transform autumn leaves into valuable leaf mould using a designed leaf kraal, benefiting gardens by enhancing soil health while reducing waste and reliance on outside resources.
No-Dig Gardening: A Back-Friendly Approach to Growing
Suze and I adopted the no-dig gardening method, enhancing soil health without traditional digging, promoting less effort, increased yields, improved moisture retention, and sustainable gardening practices.
Designing a Sustainable and Relaxing Garden Retreat
To create a beautiful garden, plan your space, mix edibles with flowers, choose low-maintenance plants, designate relaxation areas, ensure easy movement, practice sustainability, and add personal touches for ownership.
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