Why Does Grass Turn Brown in Winter?
Depending on the type of grass in your lawn and the area you live in, it’s not unusual for it to turn brown during winter. But it’s probably not dead.
How to Grow Broccoli: When to Plant, Where to Plant and When to Harvest
How to grow broccoli in your garden, including site selection, where to plant, when to plant, preparing soil, fertilization, watering, and when to harvest.
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Review: Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard
In Doug Tallamy’s book, Nature’s Best Hope, he proposes a solution that homeowners and gardeners can participate in to restore vanishing local ecosystems.
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How Long Can I Save Garden Seeds?
Some vegetable and herb seeds can be saved for up to 6 years while others will last only 1-2 years. Storing them under proper conditions is key.
How to Grow Spring Flowers in Containers
Enjoy spring flowers up close every year by planting them in containers. It’s perfect for gardeners with mobility problems or limited space in urban areas.
Review: The Gardener’s Guide To Succulents
Misa Matsuyama’s Gardener’s Guide to Succulents covers an extraordinary number of species in the succulent and cacti kingdom.
Tips For Starting Your First Organic Vegetable Garden
For beginners, starting your first vegetable garden can be intimidating. But fear not – follow these simple tips and you’ll be off to a great start.
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Caring For Roses: Planting, Watering, Fertilizing, Pruning
The basics of caring for all types of roses including planting, watering, fertilizing, deadheading and pruning to enjoy beautiful blooms year after year.
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Growing Organic Blueberries in Your Garden
Get to know the soil requirements for growing blueberries in your garden, pruning techniques, how to plant them, and how to protect blueberries from birds.
What do the NPK Numbers Mean on a Bag of Fertilizer?
Bags of garden fertilizer have three numbers on the label in bold: NPK. This is referred to as the fertilizer analysis or “grade”.
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Review: Growing Good Food: A Citizen’s Guide to Backyard Carbon Farming
Author and regenerative farmer Acadia Tucker explains how every gardener can plant a climate victory garden with perennial crops to slow climate change.
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