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Dog Strangling Vine Invasive Species
Landscaping

Avoiding invasive species when landscaping

Invasive plants are defined as plants from other continents, countries or even other regions of Canada. Humans have been introducing foreign plants to new lands since the 17th century, for horticultural, agricultural or medicinal purposes. Due to a lack of natural competitors they can often propagate swiftly and comple...

Keyhole Garden
Landscaping

How to make a keyhole raised garden, a DIY guide

...growing food at home in the following pages:  How to create a lasagna garden - step by step guide Vegetables that grow well in the shade Tips for growing food at home in small spaces How to build a backyard greenhouse in cold climates How dead leaves benefit soil and local ecosystems Find more about green l...