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Fallen leaves and the last grass clippings of the season make a great start for a compost pile. Image copyright Niki Jabbour.
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Build a Better Compost Pile in the Fall

Nov 13, 2019
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Gardening Basics 2: Your Garden’s Soil Type

Oct 8, 2019
raised beds
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How to Care for the Soil in Raised Beds

May 16, 2019
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Container Gardening

Container Gardening Tips for Vegetable Growers

Apr 8, 2020
seed packets
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Organize Seed Packets Before You Sow

Jan 29, 2019
project budburst
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Project BudBurst Welcomes Citizen Scientists

Jan 6, 2019
clay pots
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Removing White Crust from Clay Pots

Dec 8, 2018
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Gardening Tools & Materials

Fallen Leaves and Their Uses in the Garden

Oct 14, 2020
garden soil
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Garden Soil Is Simple to Improve in the Fall

Sep 18, 2018
insecticidal soap
Tools & Materials

Mix Your Own Insecticidal Soap for Garden Pests

Jun 27, 2018
stop weeds
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Myth Busting: The One Sure Way to Stop Weeds from Growing

Jun 11, 2018
wheelbarrow
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Do You Know Who Invented the Wheelbarrow & When?

May 24, 2018
plant marker
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Plant Marker Ideas: The Easiest Ways to Keep Track

Dec 15, 2017
container garden
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An Easy Test for Your Container Soil

Jul 25, 2017
homemade potting mix
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Homemade Potting Mix with Compost

May 23, 2017
bird feeder
Tools & Materials

Bird Feeders: Take Them Down in Spring

May 9, 2017
adding compost
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Adding Compost to Established Garden Beds

Apr 11, 2017
Soaker hose from DigCorp.com
Tools & Materials

Your Guide to Smart Watering

Jul 6, 2016
Cobrahead weeding Horticulture
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CobraHead Is My Favorite Tool of All!

Mar 28, 2016
garden shed horticulture
Featured

Inventory Time: Getting the Garden Shed in Order

Oct 1, 2021
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Tools & Materials

Cleaning Tools and Other Tips for Healthy Plants

Jul 6, 2015
Grow Bags from Lee Valley Tools
Tools & Materials

Grow Bags: A Growing Trend in Edible Gardening

May 26, 2015
potted tree
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The Best Pots for a Long-term Container Planting

Apr 22, 2014
pea seedlings
Q&A

Protect Vegetable Seedlings From Birds

Apr 8, 2014
raised bed garden
Q&A

Gardening in Raised Beds: Pros and Cons

Mar 18, 2014
bypass hand pruners
Tools & Materials

Choosing Between Loppers and Hand Pruners

Feb 25, 2014
Tools & Materials

Protect Your Early-Spring Plantings with Low Tunnels

Feb 4, 2014
Tools & Materials

6 Tips for Taking Great Garden Photos

Feb 4, 2014
suet
Tools & Materials

Another Source of Suet Cakes for Your Bird Garden

Jan 14, 2014
Tools & Materials

When Growing Plants Indoors Don't Forget the Mulch

Dec 30, 2013
Tools & Materials

Protect Shrubs from Heavy Snow with This Material

Dec 3, 2013
arborvitae leaf
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Do Anti-Dessicant Sprays and Arborvitae Shrubs Mix?

Dec 3, 2013
wood handle shovel
Tools & Materials

Treatment for Garden Tools at the End of the Planting Season

Nov 26, 2013
fallen log in garden
Tools & Materials

What to Do With Fallen Woody Debris in the Garden

Nov 18, 2013
soil
Tools & Materials

Do This Simple Test of Your Soil to Find Its Type

Nov 5, 2013
wood fencing
Tools & Materials

Do This Before You Make a Fence or Hedge

Aug 26, 2013
npk ratio
Tools & Materials

When to Skip Using Balanced Fertilizer on Plants

Jun 18, 2013
blueberries
Q&A

How to Increase Soil Acidity for Acid-Loving Plants

Jun 17, 2013
pots with potting soil
Q&A

Reusing Potting Soil from Year to Year

Jun 11, 2013
vermicompost bin
Q&A

Vermicomposting: Why Gardeners Need a Worm Bin

Apr 30, 2013
rain barrel
Garden Design

Ways to Conserve Water in the Garden

Apr 16, 2013
Tools & Materials

Choosing and Constructing Raised Gardening Beds

Mar 26, 2013
canada thistle
Tools & Materials

Free Weed ID Tool from U-Missouri

Mar 26, 2013
wall o water
Tools & Materials

Protect Tender Plants With Water TeePees

Mar 15, 2013
Tools & Materials

How to Sharpen Your Gardening Tools

Jan 18, 2013
compost
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Sheet Composting: the Easy Way to Improve Your Soil

Dec 3, 2012
Tools & Materials

Storm Windows for Making a Garden Cold Frame

Nov 27, 2012
Manage water in the garden with a soaker hose.
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Solutions for Managing Water

Jul 23, 2012
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Tools & Materials

Bees, Pollinators and Beneficial Insects: Helpful Resources

May 17, 2012
Q&A

Stake Your Plants: Kinds of Garden Stakes and Tomato Cages

May 14, 2012