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This Ancient Garden Watering System Is Still the Best
For 4,000 years, gardeners in arid regions have used clay pots to water their plants. You can also use this...
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Guide To Growing Snowdrop Flowers
Plant snowdrop flower bulbs in fall and enjoy their first flowers in late winter.
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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Put Up Honey Bee Hives
Honey bees are a worthy hobby for some. But if conservation is your goal, you're buzzing around the wrong hive.
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Review: I Tried the Solo Stove Patio Heater, and Here’s How It Went
The Solo Stove Patio Heater is back in stock, and we tried it to let you know how it works...
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What Is Lasagna Gardening?
I built my garden beds without digging or tilling any soil — and without any noodles, either. Here's what lasagna...
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Guide To Growing Autumn Crocuses and Colchicums
Although they look like spring flowers, I'm delighted to see the flowers of colchicums and autumn crocuses blooming in my...
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Plant Crocuses in Your Lawn in Fall for Spring Flowers
I love my lawn in late winter when the crocuses I've planted begin to bloom. I love seeing them, and...
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I Tried the Handy Brush Grubber and Pulling Brush and Shrubs Has Never Been Easier
Every homeowner gets unwanted saplings and brush that magically sprout in their landscape. The Handy Brush Grubber helps...
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What Is the Lasagna Planting Method?
Planting spring flowering bulbs in the garden in layers, a process called lasagna planting, provides a continuous spring flower display.
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10 Flowers to Plant This Fall
Fall gardening doesn't have to be just tidying up and storing things. Here are big-payoff flowers to plant in the...
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Why You Should Never Use Floral Foam
Plus, five alternatives to use instead!
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I’m an Experienced Gardener, and I Love the Liberty Garden Hose Reel
The Liberty Garden hose reel is the easiest way to keep your garden hose tidy and off the ground in...
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10 Handy Gardening Tips for Busy People
Love to garden but short on time? Here are some tips that will help you plant, water and weed more...
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We Tried the Stihl BR 600 Backpack Blower, and It’s a Must-Have for Fall Cleanup
The Stihl BR 600 backpack blower is fuel efficient and durable, and it produces low exhaust emissions and...
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Solitary Bees: Nature’s Unsung Heroes
Honey bees get all the attention, while solitary bees do most of the work. Let's give solitary bees their day...
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Save Money and Get More Out of Your Fall Flower Planters
Perennials can bloom in your fall flower planters now and be part of your perennial garden next spring.
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This Zip Tie Hack Will Make Trimming Ornamental Grasses a Breeze
Gather, cut and dispose of excess grass in seconds!
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How to Remove Bushes and Shrub Roots
You don't have to dig when learning how to remove bushes and shrub roots! Use a lever to make shrub...
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How To Grow Fruits and Vegetables Indoors Year-Round
You've stored your outdoor gardening gear for the season, but that doesn't mean you can't grow some fruits and veggies...
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Toad Lily: How To Grow This Gorgeous Fall Flower
What grows in the shade, blooms in the fall, and comes in varieties with variegated foliage and spotted flowers? Toad...
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How To Create a Gravel Garden
Here's how to fashion a weed- and worry-free gravel garden that's quick, easy and affordable.
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The Best Plant Identification Apps
If you've ever wondered which plants are growing in your backyard, these apps are for you.
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Guide To Growing Asters for Fall Flowers
Autumn in my garden wouldn't be the same without fall asters. Butterflies and bees love them, too!
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Seeding Square Review: Seed Spacer Tool for Maximum Harvest (We Tried It!)
This ingenious tool provides a simple way to plant seeds with optimal spacing for vegetables to flourish. Here's...
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Guide for Growing Goldenrod
I can't imagine my fall garden without the bright yellow flowers of goldenrod attracting pollinators hungry for nectar before cold...
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What To Know About Growing Sunflowers From Seeds
Sunflowers grow best when you sow seeds directly in the garden. Here are a few tips to keep in mind...
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10 Fast-Growing Flowers
You can enjoy beautiful blooms in as little as six weeks!
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CobraHead vs. Grampa’s Weeder: Which Gardening Tool Is Right for You?
To see which is the best weeding tool, we put the long-handle CobraHead weeder and cultivator and Grampa's Weeder against...
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Best Shrubs for Fall Leaf Color
For outstanding fall color in your garden, plant a variety of shrubs that put on a showy display.