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Growing lawn (grass) and allowing weeds around the base of trees is extremely detrimental to trees, especially fruit trees. Grass is very hungry and will absorb all nutrients and water before it can reach the tree's feeder roots. Plus it is a wasted space where more edibles and beneficial plants can be used instead.
A guild is a group of plants that work together to create a healthy ecosystem and biodiversity, which works symbiotically in conjunction with permaculture principles, and reduces the need for human intervention, herbicides and pesticides, etc. Nature will take care of the tree by attracting beneficial insects that will prey on harmful pests, feed the tree with rich nutrients and act as a living mulch to keep roots cool and soil moist plus many more benefits. They can be small and extend to the drip line or you can enlarge and eventually have them meeting up to form a complete food forest.
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This is a versatile succulent with approximately 500 different species around the world. It has topical and medicinal properties and easy to grow in any climate, likes morning sun and bright, indirect light if grown indoors. If you see orange on the leaves, your plant is getting too much sun. It needs well drained soil and a cactus mix is ideal with low to medium watering and likes to be a little pot bound in containers. They don't need a lot of fertiliser (Spring and late Summer) and propagation is by removing pups.
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We know that organic, home grown produce is much better tasting but growing your own is also safer when grown without pesticides.
This information is from EWG (Environmental Working Group USA) so use your own judgement as to its accuracy also, Australian standards could vary but the bottom line is that most of us know that these commercially grown foods are laden with non organic substances which are not conducive to a healthy body.
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The core fundamentals of gardening can be very inexpensive with some cost saving measures or as elaborate as you like, if budget allows. A lot of these things are very obvious to the seasoned gardener but to those starting off or less experienced, many things listed may need more explanation so feel free to let me know if you want a separate article on any topic.
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Catnip is a strong-smelling herb and belongs to the mint family, has oval-toothed, dark green leaves and pretty flowering tops which pollinators love. A very easy plant to grow that is an attractive addition to your garden and has long been thought to have medicinal properties. Its dried leaves and flowers are traditionally used in a tea for this purpose to treat conditions like insomnia, anxiety, and headaches. In some cases, the roots of catnip can be used however, these act as a stimulant instead of a relaxing agent.
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These versatile little vegetables, which are easy to grow, aren't just for salads, they are MUCH more.
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These little garden creatures are quite unique in that they are actually isopods and part of the crustacean family who have gills even though they live on land but can easily drown if submerged in water. They do need adequate moisture to survive or their gills dry out and they suffocate.