Mark Keller

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Stories By Mark Keller

  • Produce
    Produce By Mark Keller November 4th, 2022

    How To Use Charcoal As Fertilizer

    How to Use Charcoal As Fertilizer. Charcoal works as a highly effective slow-release fertilizer. The type of charcoal used, however, is important. Natural charcoal formed from biomasses such as wood will give the best results, with commercial charcoal briquettes, often containing chemical additives, being much less beneficial. This type of natural charcoal, purchased from natural-alternative outlets or made by slow-burning wood, will release vital nutrients into the soil, aiding the growth of your plants.

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  • Structures
    Structures By Mark Keller November 4th, 2022

    How To Build The Column For A Front Gate

    How to Build the Column for a Front Gate. A front gate adds a ritzy touch to any yard, but hiring contractors to build and install it can be as expensive as it looks. Doing it yourself can cut the price down significantly, yet it requires no special training. Building the columns to hold your eventual gate is one of the more important parts of the installation process, as you want to form a solid support for your front gate to hang from.

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  • Flowers
    Flowers By Mark Keller November 3rd, 2022

    How To Identify Pear Varieties

    How to Identify Pear Varieties. There are over three thousand varieties of pear grown across the world, making identification seem nearly impossible. Only a few of these are grown commercially, however, with just a handful of varieties taking up most of the market share. As long as you're familiar with the most common pear types, you should be able to easily determine what kind of pear you're looking at in nearly all situations.

    By Mark Keller November 3rd, 2022 Read More
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    Flowers
    Flowers By Mark Keller September 6th, 2022

    Flowers That Don't Attract Bugs

    Flowers That Don't Attract Bugs. While most flowers are pollinated by insects, some varieties not only fail to attract bugs but go so far as to repel them. While even these flowers usually attract a few helpful insects, they keep off so many harmful species that they can be planted in your garden as a protective measure for your vegetables.

    By Mark Keller September 6th, 2022 Read More