Experienced gardeners swear by soaker hoses

Experienced gardeners swear by soaker hoses
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Keeping water off the foliage will prevent mildew and cut costs on your water bill by delivering the moisture directly to the roots.

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Fast-track your compost

Fast-track your compost
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A compost pile can be a great source of free fertiliser, but it takes time to brew. Cheat by dropping lettuce leaves, eggshells, banana peels and coffee grounds in a pot, filling with soil and placing plants on top, giving the roots steady access to nutrients.

Here are 10 things you didn’t know you could compost.

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Source: Reader’s Digest Canada