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The first and probably most important factor is whether the surface material is safe and adequate. A highly recommended material is rubber mulch. Wood chips, sand and pea gravel are also popular, but rubber is more spongy and great at breaking a fall. Concrete and asphalt are not safe because they are not soft materials. Grass and soil might be soft enough, but they erode over time and lose their protective benefits. Whatever material you choose, it should go six feet beyond the kids playground equipment and be at least 12 inches deep. Having an adequate surfacing material will prevent injury and keep your backyard a fun and safe place for your kids to play.

Another tip is to consider the type of woodchip gardening store that you're going to. Depending on the type of garden that you want to grow, you should visit the local store that specializes in the kind of garden that you want. There are indoor gardens, rooftop gardens, outdoor gardens, vegetable gardens, and more. So know which type of garden you want to make and select the store that mostly resembles it.



gardening with woodchip mulch Some gardening gifts come with themes that can be fun. You can purchase an herb set that includes an attached recipe. You can also give the person a nectar-producing plant that attracts butterflies. To make it more fun, add a butterfly-themed book.

It is fun to look at the different types of themes that are available in herb gardening kits. You can find some that let you grow herbs that are ideal for Italian cooking or Spanish inspired cuisine. You can even choose a kit with a medicinal herb them or one that offers the best herbs for brewing a variety of healthy teas.

Some gardeners may have a preference for the kits that come with stacks, soil and pellets all packaged together. You are even afforded the option of herbal garden kits that may include a plant lamp just in case your indoor herbs are not going to have a room location that gives them maximum sunlight.

For another example, let's say you are planning a community supported agriculture (CSA) market garden, wherein customers subscribe to your farm for the whole season. CSA customers usually pay in advance to receive a share of fresh vegetables each week from their market gardener.

Square foot gardening is another great option. These are small, intensely planted gardens. It is a form of organic alternative gardening done in closely planted, raised beds. Square foot gardening is a fine option for people who live in areas with bad soil, first-time gardeners or those with disabilities that prevent them from caring for a traditional garden. Square foot gardens require less weeding, less water and fewer pesticides than conventional gardens.

Here are a few stretches that work wonders for preventing lower back pains. Get into the habit of doing these stretches before and after your gardening sessions.