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What are Pollinators?

Bee’s are SO good for the Earth. In fact, honey bees are responsible for 80% of the world’s cultivated crops pollination. Yes, crazy right? This basically means plants need bee’s to reproduce. Without bee’s plants wont be able to reproduce or yield fruit. Without plants, humans go hungry.

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DIY Cattle Panel Garden Trellis

A trellis is a great addition to any backyard garden. They give you an opportunity to grow vertical and save space in your garden! Installing a trellis in your garden is easy, and we are here to share with you our design and DIY instructions for a beautiful and functional trellis that will last a long time.

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DIY Modern Wood Pergola

Pergolas are great addition for any yard, they are not only functional in adding shade to our outdoor kitchen space, but acts as a focal point. Our pergola is a simple modern design with an angled top. This job costs around $600, takes two sets of hands and can be done in a weekend. In this post we explain the details in how we built our pergola. We give you a shopping list and break down the process into 7 easy steps.

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4 Reasons to Install Drip Irrigation

Water is becoming a more and more precious commodity, especially here in California with the increasing population and continued drought conditions. By installing a drip system you not only save money, but also have happier healthier plants and more time to spend enjoying your yard rather than tending to it.

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Why You Need to Quit Single-Use Plastic & 5 Ways to Reduce Your Use

Single-use-plastic are dirty words in our household, though like many, using these products is very hard to avoid! Those of us who have grown up in the Millennial generation and younger were raised with zip-lock bags, saran wrap and grocery bags as normal waste products that we throw in the trash when we’re done with. I’m not here to preach that plastic is forbidden, but there are way to greatly REDUCE the amount that you are unknowingly using and it starts with acknowledging that you have a problem.

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DIY Hog Wire Garden Fence

This guide breaks down the steps to creating a simple garden fence using hog wire. We give you a list of the necessary tools, along with a shopping list for 50 feet of fence. This whole project can be completed in a day or two (depending on your skill level and extra help) and costs less than $300!

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