How and When to Fertilize Your Garden
You may think that fertilizing your garden is pretty basic – dump it around the plants and water it in. But it isn’t that simple and shouldn’t be done that way for a variety of reasons.
Flowers & Perennials
How to grow organic annuals and perennials, including flowers and shrubs, with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
How to Deadhead Roses and Other Flowers
Deadheading can extend the blooming season of plants and keep certain species from reseeding. It also keeps flowers and shrubs looking fresh and lively all season.
Growing New Roots: How Gardening Helps Rebuild Life After Addiction
As a means of aftercare in addiction recovery, gardening can provide a great way to sustain recovery and improve mental health.
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How to Avoid Tick Bites (From Someone Who Almost Died of Lyme Disease)
Don’t ever let someone tell you that Lyme Disease is harmless. It definitely isn’t and it almost killed me. Learn how to avoid tick bites.
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What is Soilless Potting Mix?
Soilless potting mix may look like soil but it’s not. Typically it includes coco coir, peat moss, composted wood chips, vermiculite and perlite.
How to Use Hydrogen Peroxide to Speed Up Seed Germination
Studies show that seeds soaked in solutions of various percentages of hydrogen peroxide and water improve germination rates by helping to break down the seed coating.
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The 4 Best Showstopper Summer Blooms For Your Garden
Consider spicing up your garden with these four flowers that produce breathtaking summer blooms in a rainbow of colors.
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Why You Should Never Leave Terra Cotta Pots Outdoors All Winter
Terra cotta pots expand and contract with the weather. That’s why you shouldn’t keep them outside all winter where they’re subject to repeated freezing and thawing. The ultimate result may be a nice big crack that splits the pot wide open.
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Plants For Winter Interest: Colorful Berries for Wildlife and Stunning Visuals
There are a handful of shrubs, vines and trees that produce colorful berries for winter wildlife and look stunning in the winter landscape.
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Viburnums: Versatile Shrubs for Any Spot in Your Garden
Viburnums offer something for everyone. There are more than 150 species and they run the table on shrub and tree characteristics.
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