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Sneaking Edibles in Among the Ornamentals

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Little House in the Suburbs

Edibles are a perfect solution for adding ground coverage to your garden. Follow the tips in the passage below (excerpted from Little House in the Suburbs by Deanna Caswell and Daisy Siskin, published by Betterway Home, 2012) to integrate edibles …

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Annuals Aren’t Evil: Reasons to Grow Annual Flowers

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petunias

Question: I’ve read some opinions on different blogs stating that annuals aren’t a great choice because the methods of producing them aren’t always ecologically friendly and because they take a lot of water and fertilizer to grow well. Your thoughts?

Planting a Hedge

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Here’s how to plant a hedge. It’s most economical to start with young plants about two feet tall; these are often called whips.