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A Better Way to Picture the Roots of Trees and Other Plants

By Thomas ChristopherMay 3, 2022
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Odds and Ends of Advice from an Seasoned Gardener

By Greg CoppaJan 31, 2022
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The Essentials of Carbon Gardening

By Thomas ChristopherNov 16, 2021
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How to Plant a Shrub in the Fall

By Amy GrisakSep 14, 2021
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Quick Tips for Cutting Flowers from the Garden

By Meghan ShinnAug 3, 2021
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Pruning Multistemmed Spring-Flowering Shrubs: When and How

By Meghan ShinnApr 28, 2021
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How to Smother a Lawn Ahead of Spring Planting

By Meghan ShinnNov 3, 2020
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Solutions to Common Bulb Troubles

By Meghan ShinnSep 22, 2020
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Five Steps to Reduce Weeds in the Garden

By Sally FergusonAug 4, 2020
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The Decision to Switch to Organic Lawn Care

By Karin RobisonJul 15, 2020
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Tips for Using Self-seeding Plants in the Garden

By Meghan ShinnMay 25, 2021
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Five Tips for a Lower Maintenance Garden

By Meghan ShinnMay 5, 2020
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Plant a Tree for Arbor Day with These Tips

By Meghan ShinnApr 5, 2022
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Tips for Mulching Around Trees and Shrubs

By Meghan ShinnApr 7, 2020
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Keys to Success When Rearranging Garden Plants

By Meghan ShinnMar 31, 2020
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Catch Up on These Spring Gardening Tasks

By Meghan ShinnMar 24, 2020
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Pruning Shrubs: Rejuvenation and Renewal Techniques

By Meghan ShinnMar 2, 2020
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How to Tell if a Branch is Dead or Dormant

By Meghan ShinnFeb 26, 2020
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Easy Pruning Cuts for Beginners

By Meghan ShinnFeb 24, 2020
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Pine Straw Mulch Has Its Benefits

By Jennifer SmithFeb 20, 2020
Rhododendrons are one example of a plant that requires a certain soil pH. They prefer acidic soil.
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Gardening Basics 3: Soil pH and What It Means

By Meghan ShinnFeb 24, 2020
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Fall Is the Time to Attend to Soil Health

By Meghan ShinnFeb 24, 2020
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Planting Bulbs: 5 Tips for Success

By Meghan ShinnOct 19, 2021
This garden in West Jordan, Utah, is designed to cope with heat, drought and wind. A backdrop of evergreen trees provides shelter from the wind; the plant choices are heat and drought resistant; and a layer of mulch keeps moisture in the soil.
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Western Gardening Tips for Hot, Dry, Windy Climates

By Amy GrisakJul 6, 2021
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Eco-friendly Gardening in 5 Easy Steps

By Brian BarthJun 2, 2021
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Fallen Leaves and Their Uses in the Garden

By Greg CoppaOct 14, 2020
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How to Save Your Summer Garden from a Slow Death

By Patty CraftFeb 24, 2020
Basil is one of many plants that will keep unwanted insects away. You can also grow lavender or lemongrass. Photo credit: GettyImages
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3 Simple Tasks to Do Right Now for Your Best Garden

By Patty CraftJun 19, 2018
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Stop Squirrels from Digging Up Bulbs

By Meghan ShinnNov 2, 2021
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Compost Is the Ticket to a Successful Garden

By Patty CraftOct 5, 2020
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Fall Planting Perennials: Tips for Success

By Meghan ShinnAug 25, 2021
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Wilted Plants: How the Garden Uses and Loses Water

By Meghan ShinnJun 15, 2021
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Planting Annuals: Two Key Tips

By Meghan ShinnFeb 24, 2020
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Rhododendrons: Spring Planting and Care Tips

By Meghan ShinnMar 29, 2021
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Protecting Plants During a Winter Warm Spell

By Jennifer SmithFeb 24, 2020
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When to Stop Watering the Garden in Fall

By Jennifer SmithFeb 24, 2020
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Can You Plant Arborvitae in the Fall?

By Meghan ShinnSep 13, 2016
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Summer Garden Chores

By Jennifer SmithFeb 24, 2020
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If You Love it, You Will Prune It

By Jennifer SmithMar 24, 2020
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The Early Spring Rules for Mulching

By Jennifer SmithMar 24, 2020
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Time to Move, Slowly, Back Outdoors

By Jennifer SmithMar 14, 2016
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Watering the Summer Garden

By Jennifer SmithFeb 24, 2020
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When To Move Tender Plants Back Outside

By Meghan ShinnFeb 24, 2020
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Get Shrubs Off to the Right Start with Forward Planning

By Meghan ShinnFeb 3, 2020
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Do This Where You Planted Flower Bulbs

By Meghan ShinnOct 26, 2020
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When to Plant Bulbs in the Fall

By Meghan ShinnFeb 24, 2020
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What to Do About Winter-Damaged Rhododendrons

By Meghan ShinnMar 29, 2021
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A Warning When Using Fallen Leaves As Mulch

By Maria WoodieOct 25, 2021
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A Tip to Make Protecting Shrubs in Winter Easier

By Maria WoodieFeb 24, 2020
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How to Know When It Is Time to Plant Bulbs

By Maria WoodieFeb 24, 2020