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  • snowdrops and Daffodils nubbins jutting from the ground i the spring

    Spring Garden Yard Cleaning Tips

    As the warmer weather rolls in, it’s time to think about doing a spring clean-up. This will let you make sure that the yard…

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  • A group of bright pink astilbes

    Awesome Astilbe – Shade, Sun and Moisture

    Astilbes are the drama queens of the shade garden. You cannot help but admire these ‘no-fuss’ divas for their beauty and grace.

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  • red and black lady bug - a good bug - on green leaf plant

    Beneficial Insects and Good Bugs For Your Garden

    Here’s the deal on Beneficial Insects (aka good garden bugs). You may think all insects are pests or bugs, but that simply is not…

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  • Yellowish cream colored Bill Reid rose from the Canadian Artist Series

    Prevent Black Spot On Roses

    Most people who grow roses, at one time or another will face the dreaded “black spot.” The first steps to reduce the possibility of…

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    Five Easy Ways To Get Rid of Fungus in Mulch

    Did you know that mulch can also create a great habitat for fungi? Many fungi are actually inherent components of this diverse, biological ecosystem.…

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  • Freshly grown and picked white and red garlic bulb

    How to Grow, Plant, Cure and Store Garlic

    This as your complete guide on growing garlic, including how to plant garlic, when to plant, plant care including watering, curing garlic and storing…

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  • yellow, red, and green fall leaves as a reminder for your fall gardening checklist

    Do You Have A Fall Gardening Checklist?

    A fall gardening checklist is provided below to assist you in completing tasks. Take out your pen or pencil and jot down any ideas…

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  • Man trimming his hedge with a perfect lawn

    How to Care for Your Lawn in the Fall

    Fall lawn care will help to make sure it is in tip-top shape for the coming winter. While many residents assume spring is the…

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  • The branch of a coffee plant will many coffee beans

    FERTILIZER FOR GROWING COFFEE AT HOME

    Many people cannot get enough coffee and start growing coffee plants in their homes! It is essential to take care of the coffee plant…

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  • A line fo your plants in a raised garden bed

    Soil Calculator and Raised Garden Bed Basics

    It is imperative that soil contains vitamins, nutrients, and organic matter that can feed the plants, as well as give the roots plenty of…

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  • Black vine weeveil beetle crawling

    Black Vine Weevil Beetles And Larvae Control

    Taxus weevil is a very serious pest both landscape plantings and in nursery and greenhouse settings. Hailing from Europe, this pest was first seen…

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  • a flower bed with for large stones, attractively set

    Low Maintenance Landscaping Ideas for the New Gardener

    As a new gardener, you’re likely dreaming of all of the things you could do with your landscaping. Maybe it’s a yard full of…

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  • White gardenia flower

    How To Grow and Care For Gardenia Plants

    Perfection in Nature! It happens when the beautiful waxy white flower of the Gardenia plant fills the air with its intoxicating, unmistakable fragrance. Myths…

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  • A dozen peas plants growing tubes

    Veggie Bites – Experiment with Pea Seeds

    … I noticed that the experiment I had done with my pea seeds has been successful. As I continue to watch every gardening show…

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  • One herb plant growing through dark and healthy soil

    Improve Your Garden Soil This Spring

    Healthy soil full of the right nutrients is vital if you want to grow anything from flowers to vegetables in your garden. If you…

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  • A leafy area with pests on it's twigs

    19 Garden Pests and How To Treat Them

    Unfortunately, one of the most severe issues you will face off is the fight with pests. I will list you here some basic strategies…

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  • Thermometer in soil and ground

    The Importance of Measuring Soil Temperature

    Many factors affect how well a plant will grow. Everything from wind to soil nutrients will play a role. But it’s easy to overlook…

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  • Veggie Bites – Seedlings and Potatoes

    I have planted up several tomato plants and there are other seedlings that would like to be potted up as well. In my case,…

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  • A young boy watering a raised vegetable garden

    Mindful Gardening Outdoors and Inside

    We all know now that gardens and gardening enhance the wellbeing and happiness of people. That includes enjoying not only the beauty and the…

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  • A Brussels Sprout plant

    Veggie Bites- Brussels Sprouts

    This year I will be growing Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea). The seeds can be direct sown in early May, but the plants have a…

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    A Quick Guide to Composting

    If you’re looking for a way to add minerals, nutrients, and soil-enriching microorganisms into your garden, let us guide you on composting. Composting is good…

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  • Veggie Bites – Peonies and Borage

    Oh, Borage, I love this herb!  I am hoping that you will try planting it next year in your garden or in pots. Greetings…

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  • Basket of Freshly picked home garden vegetables, tomatoes, lettuce, herbs, peppers

    A Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Gardening

    Backyard gardening is good for physical health and well-being, and it’s an enjoyable hobby that can help you to connect with the natural world…

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  • Tip on Using Garden Fabric In Your Landscape

    A garden fabric, also known as a weed barrier fabric, preen weed control fabric or preen landscape fabric, is an all-purpose fabric used by…

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