Prune Those Tomato Suckers!
Tomato suckers are the growths that appear in the “crotch” between the leaves and the main stem. They should be pruned to encourage more fruit.
Help Scientists Track Climate Change By Noting Bloom Times In Your Garden
Climate change analysis requires enormous data, and you can contribute by reporting on life cycles of plants and wildlife in your backyard.
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Is Your Lawn a Chemical Dump?
Chemical companies want us to weed and feed our lawns unnecessarily every spring and fall. As a result the American lawn has become a chemical dump.
How To Grow Onions: Which Types are Best For Your Area?
Onions are relatively easy to grow in your garden, as long as you’ve chosen the right cultivar for the day length in your area of North America.
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T5 Grow Lights Help Seedlings Get A Flying Start
T5 grow lights are the best grow lights for starting vegetables and flowers from seed. They’re far superior to using natural light from a window.
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12 Easy Vegetables For Your First Garden
If you’re just starting gardening, or if you’ve been gardening a while but are short on time this year, consider this list of twelve easy-to-grow vegetables.
How to Read a Plant Tag
An explanation of what all of those terms on plant tags and seed packets really mean.
How To Protect Your Garden Pond During Winter
The winter can be a tough time for wildlife, especially for the fish who live in your garden pond. Take a few steps before winter sets in to protect them.
What Is The Best Rabbit, Squirrel and Deer Repellent? (Liquid Fence review)
Wild mammals like the same foods as we do, especially in such tidy groupings in your garden. Liquid Fence is by far the most effective repellent for keeping them out.
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Review: Gardening For The Birds: How to Create A Bird-Friendly Backyard by George Adams
How little, it turns out, I knew about birds, especially the species that live in my backyard.
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How To Care For a Potted Norfolk Pine Christmas Tree
A Norfolk Pine makes a wonderful Christmas gift or houseplant. But can you plant it outside after the holidays?
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