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Meditation gardens allow you to deepen your connection with nature and at the same time immerse yourself in a deep session of relaxation and mindfulness. Creating an outdoor meditation space requires as much design effort as it does indoors, starting with the plant species you choose. To help you get started, here are some of the best plants for a meditation garden.

Relax and Unwind with These Plants for a Meditation Garden - Gardens Pures The Japanese Gardens at the University of British Columbia combine plants native to the Pacific Northwest with Japanese plants.

Do the neighbors in the backyard drive you as a squirrel? Squirrels are pretty good at taking things that don’t belong to them, whether it’s their precious strawberries or the bird seed for songbirds. Here are some tips to prevent squirrels from entering the garden using completely natural and humane methods.

Way to Keep Squirrels Out of the Garden Naturally - Gardens Pures Squirrels can be attracted to the garbage, so make sure you clean up all the outdoor cooking areas and put lids on the trash cans.

Whether you are a master gardener or growing up in your first year, garden pests can quickly ruin some of your favorite plants. One minute they are growing up happy in the sun; the next moment they are surrounded by scary critters. Although pests are only part of the natural ecosystem, we still want to keep them away from some of our precious plants. Here are some of the most common pests and natural pest control methods to try.

Garden Pests Cheat Sheet Tips for Identifying and Treating - Gardens Pures Most of these garden pests are only part of the natural predator-prey cycle and are an important food for other, more useful insects.