Gardening Tips & Information
There are many types of gardens, vast numbers of plants, and an unrelenting list of gardening terms that may be unfamiliar to the average person. With so much garden design info out there, how on earth does one begin to weed it all out? Well, for starters you can begin your search here. We provide gardening tips and information that is easy to understand. From various types of gardens to explanations about gardening terms and how tos, you are certain to find what you’re looking for. If not, let us know and we’ll be happy to add it.
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Don’t Throw Away Your Old Towels! My Husband Is A Pro Gardener, And He Always Saves Them For The GardenDid you know you could turn old towels into nifty new garden helpers?
By Kayleigh Dray
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Watch Your Garden Drainage This Fall – A Lawyer Explains How These Common Mistakes Might Make You Liable for Your Neighbor’s Flooded YardSomething as small as a new garden path could spell disaster for your neighbor during a storm. Don't get caught out in the rain with these drainage mistakes!
By Teo Spengler
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Can You Take Seeds From Public Plants? The Legal Rules Gardeners Should Know Before Pocketing Seed PodsHarvesting seeds is an economical way to grow your garden, but is it illegal to collect seeds from public spaces?
By Teo Spengler
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The Wisdom of Wildflowers: Reflecting on Dolly Parton’s Timeless SongIn this Quote of the Week, we explore Dolly Parton’s iconic song "Wildflowers" and its moving lessons on grit, growth, and finding room to bloom.
By Liz Baessler
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'I Always Save Old Takeout Containers to Use in My Garden' – 4 Clever Ways to Recycle To-Go Boxes in Your GardenFollow these Dirt Cheap Gardening tips to turn old takeout containers into the most useful new tools in your landscape.
By Laura Walters
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6 Fast-Growing Cover Crops to Sow in September for Richer Soil by SpringDon't leave your garden beds bare this winter. These 6 easy cover crops fix nitrogen, suppress weeds, and build rich spring soil.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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By Melanie Griffiths
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Labor Day Deals for Lawn and Garden – I Found Great Deals so You Can Spend More Time in the Garden and Less Time OnlineDon't spend your whole Labor Day weekend looking for deals! I scoured the internet for you so you can enjoy your holiday weekend.
By Kathleen Walters
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'I Always Save Old Toilet Paper Rolls to Use in My Garden' – 4 Smart Ways to Turn Trash Into Garden TreasureFollow these Dirt Cheap Gardening tips to turn old toilet paper rolls into the most useful new tools in your landscape.
By Laura Walters
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6 Plants You Should Prune in September for a Tidy Fall Garden – Plus, Which Plants You Should LeaveA little garden cleanup in September can keep things tidy, but be sure not to prune some plants or you'll ruin blooms next spring!
By Teo Spengler
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The “Spite Fence” Rule Every Homeowner Should Know – Whether You’re Building a Fence or Living Next to OneThink you can build whatever you like on your side of the property line? Not always. A former attorney explains what gardeners need to know.
By Teo Spengler
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Are We Destroying Our Own Habitat? Jane Goodall’s Forgotten Warning about Why Humans Need Green SpacesIn this week's Quote of the Week, we examine Jane Goodall’s moving words on why plants are essential for human healing, psychology, and survival.
By Liz Baessler
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7 Garden Rules You Can Safely Break Once Mid-August HitsIt's hot – take a rest! It's actually better for your garden if you break these rules in late summer.
By Tyler Schuster
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After 20 Years of Gardening, These Are the Plants & Tools I Can't Live WithoutWhenever anyone asks me which plants or gardening products have made the biggest difference in my landscape, I always tell them these 5 items.
By Teo Spengler
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What Sam Neill Said about His Garden before His Death Should Have Us All Thinking (and Planting) Differently.In the inaugural Quote of the Week, we reflect the late Jurassic Park actor's moving words about planting trees, growing old, and leaving a garden legacy.
By Liz Baessler
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6 Top-Rated Cordless Misting Fans – Make Your Yard 15 Degrees CoolerSick of sweating through weeding? We collected the best-rated cordless misting fans at every price point, so you can keep cool while you work (or just relax).
By Sarah Veldman
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Can You Take Garden Plants With You When You Move? A Lawyer Explains the Do's and Don'ts to Avoid Legal TroubleYou may not be able to take your favorite plants with you when you move to a new house. Here's what you need to know before packing up your plants.
By Teo Spengler

