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Need help to build my garden

6 years ago

i want to build my own garden by my self cause i don't have allot of money. also i don't have allot of experience for that i ask you for help, i want to create a garden with siting area and allot of plants but i have a problem that l live on hot dry place it's kind difficult to find plants that can survive on these weather. So if you can help me i will be thankful.

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