Flower beds and vegetable beds need tuning up in the fall. Getting them ready for winter gives you a head start in spring
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Trench composting is perhaps the simplest way of composting – just add kitchen scraps directly to your garden bed, no compost bin required.
Is urine good for plants? Can you use your own urine to fertilize your flower or vegetable garden? The answer will surprise you.
Every gardener knows that spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. But how about planting trees, shrubs, and other flowers? Or transplanting a struggling plant to a better location on your property?
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The Environmental Working Group has released this year’s list of the Dirty Dozen, the 12 fruits or vegetables commonly available in grocery stores which carry the most pesticide residue.
EWG’s Dirty Dozen Fruits & Vegetables: How many can you grow in your garden? Read More »
The key to growing carrots in your garden is in the soil preparation, especially if you live in areas with rocky or clay soil.
How To Grow Carrots: Soil Preparation, Planting & Harvesting Read More »
As we’ve moved away from our agrarian roots, we seem to have lost sight of the fact that birds are helpers, not pests, for gardeners.
Starting seeds indoors is a great way to shake off the winter blues and to get a jump on the gardening season.
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Winter can be absolutely punishing on garden plants. Damage can be reduced if you do a little extra preparation in late fall.
Before you start digging, check out our ultimate tree care guide on how to plant your tree and take care of it from seedling to maturity.
Ultimate Tree Care Guide for the Mid-Atlantic U.S. (Infographic) Read More »