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Welcome to Lawnmowing99 Hello there, and thanks for stopping by! Whether you’re a curious nature enthusiast, an animal lover, or simply looking to learn more about how possums survive in the wild, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve spent years observing these fascinating creatures, and today, I want to share my experiences and insights […]

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! I want to share my journey into the fascinating world of soil structure and why it’s crucial for a thriving garden. When I first started my gardening adventure, I had no idea that the secret to success lay beneath the surface—literally! Discovering the Ground Beneath My Feet I remember my excitement as

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Hey there, fellow gardening friends! As the chill of winter begins to fade and the first hints of spring peek through, I can’t help but feel that familiar flutter of excitement. After months of waiting, it’s finally time to prepare my garden for planting! I want to share my personal journey of

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! When I first started gardening, I was prepared for weeds, maybe a few pesky bugs, but slugs and snails? I didn’t think they’d become my garden’s tiny nemesis! Every time I planted tender seedlings, I’d come out in the morning to find their leaves riddled with holes, sometimes even gone entirely. At

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! When I first started gardening, I was the type to buy young plants at the nursery, ready to transplant and go. I’d never even thought of starting a garden from seed; the idea seemed like too much effort, maybe even a little intimidating. But one year, when I couldn’t find a few specific

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Starting a summer garden for the first time was both an exciting and humbling experience for me. I’d always admired lush vegetable patches and colorful flower beds, and I wanted my own little piece of that magic. But, as any gardener will tell you, it’s not all sunshine and blossoms. Here are my

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! When I first dove into gardening, I kept hearing people rave about “heirloom seeds.” It sounded romantic—like something that connected generations of gardeners through time. But, honestly, I was also a bit lost. What exactly defined an heirloom seed? Was it just old-fashioned, or was there something more to it? After a few

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! When I first heard the term “green manure,” I was intrigued—and maybe a bit puzzled. I’d been composting for a while and thought I had it all figured out with kitchen scraps and yard clippings, but green manure? It sounded like something entirely different. I soon found out that green manure refers to

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! When I decided to grow my plants from seed, I knew I was signing up for a journey that would take some time, patience, and a fair bit of trial and error. But the idea of nurturing plants from those tiny specks and watching them grow from day one? That was irresistible. So,

Welcome to Lawnmowing99! Starting seeds is one of those gardening activities that feels simple on the surface—just bury them in soil and water, right? But I soon learned that the direction you plant certain seeds can impact their ability to germinate and grow strong, healthy roots and shoots. It turns out there’s a bit of