How to grow organic annuals and perennials, including flowers and shrubs, with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
One of the most important things a gardener can do is to build up the soil in her garden. But soil-building is not a one-time operation – it’s a process.
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A study shows that gardening can reduce depression, anxiety, and stress, elevate mood, regulate BMI, and improve quality of life and cognitive function.
SASHA (Sun And Shade Analyzer), an app for Android, changes how gardeners and landscapers address the sunlight requirements of their plants.
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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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Garden greenhouses protect your plants from weather extremes, temperature, and humidity. They’re also great for growing plants out of season.
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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.
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.
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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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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Buying garden mulch these days practically requires a warning sticker on the bag and a robust suspicion of spurious marketing claims.