General Garden Practices

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No Work Gardening with Trench Composting

Nourish your garden with your kitchen scraps.

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How to Start Gardening

Start by learning what kinds of plants thrive in your area.

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The Secrets to a Great Windowsill Garden

Whether ornamental or edible, keep them growing strong.

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Keep Your Worms Happy

They'll reward you with enriched soil and healthy plants.

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Use Recycled Materials to Create Raised Beds

Here’s how to make raised garden beds from upcycled materials.

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Walk on the Wild Side: Taming Your Overgrown Landscape

There are many reasons why a garden grows out of control. Certain species seem to take over.

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How to Create a Planter Bed From Scratch

Create a curated pen for your flowers and vegetables.

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Raising Expectations: Transforming a Flat Garden Space

Add some vertical layers for dynamic and visual interest.

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Plan Your Fertilizer Schedule to Achieve Excellent Results

Fertilizer benefits nearly all plants.

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Types of Winter Fertilizer for the Lawn

Many avid gardeners like to treat their lawn.

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How to Use a Root Feeder

A root feeder fertilizes plants.

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Square Foot Gardening: Caring For Your Larger Plants

Square foot gardening is ideal for homeowners with little space, allowing maximum production.

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6 Benefits of Vermiculture

Products grown with vermicomposting are show to grow larger, and in some cases even taste better.

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How to Use Peat Moss To Level Your Yard

You can easily level your yard by using peat moss.

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How to Make Your Own Bio Fertilizer

You can improve your garden naturally in just a few steps.

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How to Cure Transplant Shock

Transplant shock is generally unavoidable. However, there are a few steps you can take to cure it more quickly.

Several bushes line the outside of a house while sprinklers water the yard.
How to Remove Bushes From Your Yard

Although proper planning can’t do the work for you, developing a strategy for removing unwanted bushes can make the job less painful.