Artificial Grass is Anything But Green
Fake grass may be green in color, but it has a devastating environmental impact and maintenance you might not expect.
You’re Probably Mulching All Wrong. How To Do It Right.
Mulching is one of the most common gardening practices, yet so many landscapers and gardeners do it wrong. When done correctly, it helps to build and protect soil and support plants.
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Staking a Tree Is Almost Never The Right Thing To Do
It’s a generations-long habit for gardeners and landscapers, but 90% of the time, a new tree needs no staking. In fact, staking that tree does more harm than good.
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What’s the Difference Between Annual and Perennial Plants?
Annual or perennial refers to how long your plant’s lifecycle is. Yet, some plants can be grown as perennials in warm areas and only as annuals in cold areas.
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Why You Should Never Add Stones to the Bottom of Your Flower Pots
If you’ve been adding stones, gravel or other materials to the bottom of your flower pots to improve drainage, you may actually be harming and not helping your plants.
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13 Must-Have Books for Your Gardening Library
The most important books on gardening I’ve reviewed that have a permanent place in my gardening library. All of these books should be on your essential reading list.
Tiny Victory Gardens: Growing Food Without a Yard Review
In her 3rd book, Acadia Tucker shows how those with limited outdoor space can use eco-conscious techniques to grow food on their patios, decks, paved spaces, and even indoors.
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Is It a Small Tree or a Big Shrub? The Difference May Not Be Obvious.
I decided to look up the definition of a tree or shrub in a botany book. The problem was, there is no clear definition.
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Which Plants Grow Best in Acidic Soil?
The vast majority of plants grow well in a neutral soil pH between 6.2-7.0. But some require an acidic soil for optimum growth and health.
The Difference Between Evergreen and Deciduous Trees and Shrubs
Beginning gardeners often ask, what is the difference between evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs? As with nearly everything in gardening, the definition isn’t always clear cut.
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