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Fend Off Yard Invaders
Whether it’s ants making you antsy, mosquitoes hunting for your blood, or snails stealing your veggies, there’s a way to...
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Gardening for Birds and Butterflies
As natural habitats are replaced by developed land, many species of birds and butterflies become increasingly reliant on the space...
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How to Start an Indoor Veggie Garden
With a little planning you can enjoy herbs for your culinary masterpieces, fresh salad greens, and other tasty vegetables fresh...
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Bring In a Hint of Green
Don't get gloomy from the winter blahs. You can chase the grey away by creating your own indoor oasis.
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Go On! Get Down and Dirty!
Digging in the dirt may be a natural cure for depression according to recent research that shows a common type...
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Perennial Possibilities for Autumn
Late summer and fall can be colourful times for your garden, with plenty of brilliant blooms and flamboyant foliage. Discover...
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Christmas Trees
Fresh-cut trees are longer lasting and are less likely to become fire traps. To test for freshness, bend a needle...
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Coffee & tea
Coffee grounds placed in the planting hole encourage acid-forming bacteria, boosting the growth of such acid-loving plants as blueberries...
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Barbecues
Add real wood-smoke flavor to foods cooked on your gas grill with a handful of green twigs from garden...
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Seeds
Stratification is the name given to the process of inducing seeds to emerge from dormancy through cold treatment.
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Repotting
Repotting can be done at any time, especially if a plant is suffering. But the best time to perform...
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Pruning roses
Severe pruning of everblooming roses produces fewer but larger flowers. This method renews old and overgrown rose bushes and...
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Porches
Coordinating your porch furniture and plants will create a more inviting environment. Rattan or wicker pieces look best with...
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Preserves
Apples naturally contain this setting agent. If your jellies aren't setting up properly, place a cheesecloth sack filled with the...
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Quick Tips for Trimming Hedges Fast & Well
Do your hedges need some pruning? Curious how often you should trim your hedges? Here are helpful instructions and guidelines...
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How to Remove Bulbs, Fuss-Free
In some instances, bulbs are best removed for storage instead of being left in the ground.
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A Guide to Harvesting & Storing Vegetables for all Seasons
See our guide below for vital informaiton on harvesting and storing vegetables:
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6 Tips for Growing Orchards in Larger Gardens
If you have enough room, dedicate an area of the garden to the orchard. A well-drained position in...
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How To Use Herbicides Safely
Herbicides are chemicals used to kill weeds. Some are selective, specially formulated to kill a particular weed, whereas others are...
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How To Build a No Dig Garden
A no-dig garden can be built on soil, over existing lawn or even on hard, barren ground. It's a great...