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A sphinx moth sips from a beebalm flower (Monarda didyma).

Plants for a Garden That Welcomes Wildlife

By Meghan Shinn
Jan 8, 2020

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Shade Garden Foliage Perennial Plants

By Meghan Shinn
Nov 20, 2019

Fallen leaves and the last grass clippings of the season make a great start for a compost pile. Image copyright Niki Jabbour.

Build a Better Compost Pile in the Fall

By Meghan Shinn
Nov 13, 2019

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Project FeederWatch Begins in Early November

By Meghan Shinn
Nov 5, 2019

A hillside shows off a mix of daffodil varieties called Spring Loaded by Colorblends.

Roadside Daffodil Planting Project

By Meghan Shinn
Oct 22, 2019

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Gardening Basics 2: Your Garden’s Soil Type

By Meghan Shinn
Oct 8, 2019

tulip bulbs

Planting Bulbs: Tips for Success with Tulips and More

By Meghan Shinn
Sep 28, 2019

garden light

Gardening Basics 1: Understanding Light Conditions

By Meghan Shinn
Sep 26, 2019

fall gardening

Fall Gardening Plan: Make the Most of Your Time and Money

By Meghan Shinn
Sep 23, 2019

shade garden

How to Cope with Changing Light Levels in the Garden

By Meghan Shinn
Sep 5, 2019

ice plant

Favorite Drought-tolerant Perennial Plants

By Meghan Shinn
Aug 27, 2019

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.

Western Gardening Tips for Hot, Dry, Windy Climates

By Meghan Shinn
Aug 8, 2019

garden space

How to Find More Space to Garden Anywhere

By Meghan Shinn
Jun 29, 2019

Spheres of allium mingle with 'Walker's Low' catmint while salvia blooms farther back.

Deer-resistant Plants for the Four-season Garden

By Meghan Shinn
Jun 27, 2019

dry streambed

Design a Dry Streambed to Direct Runoff

By Meghan Shinn
Jun 22, 2019

annual plants

Annual Plants Should Be Part of Every Garden

By Scott Beuerlein
Jun 3, 2020

eco friendly gardening

Eco-friendly Gardening in 5 Easy Steps

By Meghan Shinn
May 30, 2019

raised beds

How to Care for the Soil in Raised Beds

By Meghan Shinn
May 16, 2019

baby bird

Bird’s Nests and Baby Birds in the Garden

By Meghan Shinn
May 11, 2019

tomato blight

Fruiting Plants

Beat Tomato Blight with These Resistant Types

By Meghan Shinn
May 2, 2019

lawn care

Best Lawn Care Tips for Spring and Summer

By Meghan Shinn
Apr 23, 2019

allee

Create an Allee for Any Size Garden

By Meghan Shinn
Apr 9, 2019

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Thorny Hedges Can Keep Deer Out

By Meghan Shinn
Mar 26, 2019

soil temperature

Soil Temperature Is Critical to Garden Plants

By Meghan Shinn
Mar 16, 2019

growing asparagus

Vegetable Plants

Growing Asparagus in the Perennial Garden

By Meghan Shinn
Mar 14, 2019

rose companions

Rose Companions to Plant in the Garden

By Meghan Shinn
Mar 5, 2019

blueberry hedge

Fruiting Plants

A Blueberry Hedge Does Double Duty

By Meghan Shinn
Mar 2, 2019

meadow

Meadow Garden Prep, Planting and Care

By Meghan Shinn
Feb 26, 2019

variegated foliage

Using Variegated Foliage in Garden Design

By Meghan Shinn
Feb 12, 2019

growing artichokes

Vegetable Plants

Growing Artichokes from Seed in the North

By Meghan Shinn
Feb 7, 2019

giant pumpkin

Vegetable Plants

Grow a Giant Pumpkin This Year

By Meghan Shinn
Feb 1, 2019

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Organize Seed Packets Before You Sow

By Meghan Shinn
Jan 29, 2019

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Winter Gardening Tips from USDA Zone 3

By Meghan Shinn
Jan 26, 2019

microgreens

Container Gardening

Grow Microgreens Indoors for a Nutritious Boost

By Meghan Shinn
Jan 19, 2019

seedlings

Seed-starting Tips: 7 Key Reminders

By Meghan Shinn
Jan 17, 2019

project budburst

Project BudBurst Welcomes Citizen Scientists

By Meghan Shinn
Jan 6, 2019

beginner bonsai

Beginner Bonsai Tips

By Meghan Shinn
Dec 29, 2018

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Evergreen Shrubs and Their Best Companion Plants

By Meghan Shinn
Dec 15, 2018

dwarf evergreen shrubs

Dwarf Evergreen Shrubs for Winter Garden Beauty

By Meghan Shinn
Dec 13, 2018

clay pots

Removing White Crust from Clay Pots

By Meghan Shinn
Dec 8, 2018

tree age

How to Estimate Tree Age for a Living Tree

By Meghan Shinn
Dec 4, 2018

houseplants

Houseplants Care and Design Made Easy

By Meghan Shinn
Dec 1, 2018

yaupon holly

Four-season Holly Shrubs for Year-round Gardens

By Meghan Shinn
Nov 29, 2018

ornamental grasses for shade

Ornamental Grasses for Shade Gardens

By Meghan Shinn
Nov 22, 2018

grow a christmas tree

Grow a Christmas Tree: How and Why

By Meghan Shinn
Nov 20, 2018

grape hyacinths

How to Force Grape Hyacinths Indoors

By Meghan Shinn
Nov 17, 2018

wet soil shrubs

Native Shrubs for Gardens with Wet Soil

By Meghan Shinn
Nov 15, 2018

using ornamental grasses

Using Ornamental Grasses in Your Garden Design

By Meghan Shinn
Nov 8, 2018

perennials in pots

Perennials in Pots Can Be Saved Over the Winter

By Meghan Shinn
Nov 5, 2018

cold frame

Cold Frames and Hoop Tunnels Need Fall Maintenance

By Meghan Shinn
Nov 3, 2018

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