Lilacs: Tips on Planting and Growing
The unique scent and beautiful flowers of a Lilac bush are a welcome sign of spring. This care-free shrub is a beautiful addition to any home landscape.
Flowers & Perennials
How to grow organic annuals and perennials, including flowers and shrubs, with no chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
Compost: Today’s Leftovers, Tomorrow’s Plant Food
When you compost your garden, plants need less fertilizer, soil quality improves and plants show more tolerance to diseases and pests.
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How to Water Tomatoes and Other July Gardening Tips
Guest authors Charlie Nardozzi and Dr. Leonard Perry offer gardening tips for July on avoiding blossom end rot in tomatoes, deterring slugs and snails, refreshing annuals, weeding, and more.
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How to Use Diatomaceous Earth as an Organic Pesticide in Your Garden
Diatomaceous Earth is a very effective organic pesticide. Unlike chemical pesticides, it poses no risk for kids, pets, wildlife or you.
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What are Mycorrhizal fungi?
Mycorrhizal fungi attach to the roots of most plants, especially trees, forming a symbiotic relationship.
How To Control Pests And Disease In Gardens Without Chemicals
Biologically Intensive gardening relies on methods which are renewable, non-polluting, and mutually beneficial to soil, plants and the ecosystem.
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How to get ready for spring gardening
New gardeners tend to get over anxious as spring draws near. Here’s a list of things do do to get your garden ready for spring so you can avoid mistakes.
How to Landscape with Vines
Vines are of great landscape value, but many gardeners fail to realize their potential for adding vertical elements and blocking objectionable views.
When to Start Vegetable and Flower Seeds Indoors
Experienced gardeners start garden seeds indoors during the winter. To the novice, seed starting can be intimidating, but it’s really quite easy.
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Why Wood Chips Make the Best Organic Mulch
Wood chips are a long lasting organic mulch for trees, shrubs, and perennials which in many cases can be had for free.