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4 Plants You Shouldn’t Prune In Spring: Key Ornamentals To Leave Alone
There are certain plants you shouldn’t prune in spring. It may be tempting to cut them back during your spring cleanup, but you may be sacrificing flowers.
By Teo Spengler
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Gardening For Better Water: How Gardening Affects Water Supply
Most gardeners aren’t aware of how gardening affects our water supply. Learn how this happens, and how you might improve your gardening practices for better water conservation.
By Teo Spengler
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Mulch Weed Control and Tips On Getting Rid Of Weed Growth In Mulch
Weed control is one of the primary reasons for applying mulch, yet pesky weeds may persist, even through a carefully applied layer of bark chips or pine needles. What should you do if you've got weeds coming up in mulch in spite of your best intentions? Click here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Free Stones For Landscaping: Best Places To Find Them
It’s fun to find sources for free stones and landscaping rocks. You may be surprised at who might thank you for taking them away for free.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Why Is Biodiversity Important For Gardeners?
Why practice biodiversity in your garden? Learn why it’s important and how to encourage a healthy ecosystem at home.
By Amy Grant
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7 Mulching Mistakes To Avoid If You Want Healthier Plants
Mulching is one of the most important gardening jobs to add nutrients to plants, retain water in the soil, and keep down weeds. However, if you do it incorrectly it will do more harm than good. Discover the key mistakes to avoid – and how to fix them.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Shou Sugi Ban Raised Beds – Burning Wood For Rot Resistance
Have you heard of Shou Sugi Ban raised garden beds? This method of charring wood preserves it organically, seals it and makes it strong and long-lasting.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Waterlogged Soil Fixes: What To Do About Wet Garden Soil
Waterlogged soil can quickly kill plants if it has become compacted or has a heavy amount of clay. Learn how to fix the situation with soil amendments and proper drainage.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Victorian Stumpery Gardens: A Traditional Way To Garden Sustainability
A Victorian stumpery garden turns a sun-deprived spot into an enchanting, environmentally friendly wonderland of ferns and shade loving plants.
By Teo Spengler
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When To Mulch Your Garden & Why Mulching Early Is A Bad Idea
When to mulch in the garden depends on what you want to achieve, whether it’s protection from the winter cold or summer heat, to add nutrients or to suppress weeds, learn about the best times to lay mulch.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Soilless Potting Mix: What Is It And How To Make Your Own
Many different types of plants thrive in a soilless potting mix. You can find a variety of soilless medium mixes at your garden center, or go ahead and try mixing some up yourself.
By Nikki Tilley
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Best Plants For Frogs: 7 Plant Varieties To Bring More Froggies To Your Yard
A frog-friendly environment is one of the key indicators for garden health – so if you want to improve the health of your plot, here are seven plants for frogs you need to try
By Janey Goulding
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10 Front Yard Plants That Will Add Value To Your Home – According To Experts
These stand-out plants will boost your home's curb appeal and make it more appealing to buyers. Invest in your front yard landscaping now, and these expert picks will be established by the time you move on.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Stumpery Garden Ideas: Turning Logs Into A Lovely Garden
If you have broken or felled tree stumps available, check out some garden stumpery ideas and create a charming shady corner of your yard or garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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5 Budget-Friendly Ways To Reinvigorate Garden Soil – To Grow Better, Healthier Plants
Improve and condition your soil with these clever solutions that are simple, sustainable, and cost almost nothing. You will soon reap the rewards with lush foliage, abundant flowers, and delicious crops.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Woodland Stumpery Garden Design – Working Wonders With Woodland Stumperies
Grow a beautiful woodland stumpery garden with woodland plants interspersed in, on and near tree stumps of all kinds and sizes.
By Teo Spengler
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How The “Unexpected Red” Theory Can Enrich Your Garden Design
Discover how this bold new interior design trend has just as much impact in the garden, making planting schemes feel more accomplished and energized.
By Melanie Griffiths