Growing Gardens Made Simple

 Growing Gardens Made Simple

9 Plants That Fight Weeds & Keep Your Garden Clean!

1. Creeping Thyme

Low-growing and fragrant, this hardy plant thrives in full sun and produces carpets of tiny pink flowers.

2. Ajuga (Bugleweed)

Fast spreader with deep blue spikes and rich foliage — great for shady spots.

3. Sedum

Succulent ground cover with vibrant blooms — drought-tolerant and tough.

4. Clover

A nitrogen fixer that enriches the soil while crowding out unwanted plants.

5. Periwinkle (Vinca)

Pretty purple blooms and evergreen leaves — perfect for covering large areas quickly.

6. Pachysandra

Lush, shade-loving ground cover that keeps soil cool and weed-free.

7. Lamb’s Ear

Soft, velvety leaves that form a beautiful, dense mat — adds lovely texture.

8. Sweet Woodruff

Delicate star-shaped flowers and fragrant foliage — thrives in shady gardens.

9. Hosta

Bold foliage in a variety of colors — ideal for shady beds and under trees.

Choose your favorites and enjoy a cleaner, easier-to-maintain garden all season long!

 

 

 

 

 Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

Ingredients:

- 400 ml warm water

- 20g extra virgin olive oil

- 7g instant yeast

- 15g salt

- 20g granulated sugar

- 680g all-purpose flour

Instructions:

1. Mix warm water, olive oil, yeast, salt, and sugar. Gradually add flour and mix until a dough forms.

2. Knead with a wet hand until smooth.

3. Rest covered at room temp for 30 min.

4. Fold dough 3-4 times using wet hands.

5. Shape into a ball, flip seam-side down, and let rest covered for 60 min.

6. Divide into 4 equal pieces (280g each).

7. Form balls, place on an oiled tray, cover, and rest 15 min.

8. Shape pizza, pressing outward to leave a ½-inch crust. Stretch to 10-12 inches.

9. Top & Bake with sauce/toppings at 550°F (285°C) for 10-12 min.

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Homemade Donut Dough Recipe

Ingredients:

- 250g milk

- 500g plain flour

- 2 eggs

- 10g dry yeast

- 1 sachet vanilla sugar

- 50g caster sugar

- 1 pinch salt

- 80g unsalted butter

Instructions:

1. Mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar; let sit for 2 min at 37°C.

2. Mix in flour, sugar, salt, vanilla sugar, and eggs; knead for 5 min.

3. Add softened butter in pieces; knead another 5 min.

4. Rest dough in an oiled bowl until doubled in size.

5. Shape into 12 balls on a floured surface; flatten slightly (2cm thick).

6. Cut center with a cookie cutter and separate donuts on parchment paper.

7. Rest for 30 min.

8. Fry until golden brown, drain on paper towels.

9. Coat with sugar or add glaze.

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