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Do Citrus Trees Have Invasive Roots?

My parents have several citrus trees on their property and they're looking at getting a few more. The only thing is, they're considering planting them near the house. So, to help them out, I did a...

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Do Citrus Trees Like Wood Ash?

Since it's winter, we sometimes light our wood-burning fireplace, but we weren't sure how to reuse the wood ashes. So, I wondered if our citrus trees would like them as a fertilizer. I did some...

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Do Citrus Trees Need Direct Sunlight?

When I first got my potted Meyer lemon tree, I lived in an apartment that got zero hours of sun in the fall and winter. However, some sunlight did reflect off of a wall. Curious if this was enough...

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Can a Duck Raise or Hatch Chickens?

I'm currently deciding on either ducks or chickens on my homestead, and there's even the possibility of having both. In my search, I thought about what would happen if the eggs or chicks got mixed up...

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Do Citrus Trees Like Epsom Salt?

You've likely heard of using Epsom salts in things like baths, but what about citrus trees? After all, I've seen it come up here and there online, but there wasn't really a clear answer. So, I dug a...

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Do Citrus Trees Need Chill Hours?

It's currently 9ºF here in Austin, Texas, and while our Meyer lemon tree is sheltered indoors, I was wondering if it needed chill hours at any point to help it blossom. After some research, here's...

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About Me

Hey, I'm Tyler Ziton. After a decade of health issues, I found the only thing I needed was to eat fresh food. With some trial and error, I learned that the best way to make sure food was fresh was to grow it myself. Today, I'm learning about everything gardening, off-gridding, and homesteading. This site is the place where I share everything I've learned to help get you moving on your homesteading journey.

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