Latest articles by Tyler Schuster
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“Lemonading” May Be the Secret to a Better Garden – and a Better You! How This Unlikely Trend Can Help Your Plants (and You) GrowLemonading turns garden mishaps into creative wins and helps you let go of perfection for playful, resilient spaces that boost well-being.
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Crown-Raising Trees Lets More Light Into Your Landscape – Here's How to Do This Simple Pruning JobCrown-raising trees is an easy way to reclaim lost space under the canopy and invite sunlight back into landscapes that have gone dark. Here’s how to do it.
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The Earlier the Better Is My Sweet Pea Motto – Here's How I Sow to Get the Best Flowers on My BlockJanuary is the sweet spot for planting sweet peas in winter – cool enough for deep roots, but early enough to beat the spring rush. Sow now for taller vines, richer fragrance, and longer summer blooms
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Want Stronger, Healthier Seedlings? These Seed Germination Stations Make It Easy – Even in WinterQuality germination stations combine heat, light, and humidity control to create ideal conditions for seed starting when outdoor temperatures stay too cold.
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These 4 Garden Plants Are Linked to Better Memory and Brain Health – and They're So Easy to GrowGardening is good for your brain but you can get even more benefit by planting these 4 brain-boosters in your garden this year.
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Houseplants With Big Leaves Are a Huge Trend Right Now – Here Are the 7 Best Varieties to Grow for Maximum ImpactBold and beautiful houseplants with big leaves are setting the plant world on fire! Try one (or more) of these gorgeous varieties for instant drama indoors.
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How to Make a Plastic Bottle Plant Waterer: A DIY Irrigation GuideSkip the expensive watering systems. This DIY plastic bottle hack is eco-friendly and keeps your thirsty tomatoes happy during hectic days or short trips.
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Fed Up of Getting Tiny Blueberries? This January Pruning Trick Ensures Fatter, Sweeter HarvestsSay goodbye to tiny, bitter blueberry harvests and give that tired shrub a timely revamp. This January pruning trick reboots your blues for plumper, sweeter fruit
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Don't Wait for Spring – Your Lawn Can Bounce Back This Winter With These 5 Easy FixesGet a head start on your lawn care this winter. A few easy tasks now will help your turf look lush come summer.
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This Hot and Cold Color Trick Magically Makes Small Yards Feel 10 Feet LongerWant to make your yard look longer without having to resort to hardscaping – or move house? There is, as we reveal a clever trick that makes tiny plots feel more spacious, with hot colors and cold colors
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Is Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Dropping Leaves? Here’s Why and How to Save It Before It’s Too LateFiddle leaf figs drop leaves when something is off, but most causes are fixable with a few tweaks. Here’s how to spot the problem early and save your plant.
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6 Low-Maintenance Plants to Add to Your Collection That Are an Absolute Dream to GrowLow-maintenance plants bring verdant beauty to your home without all the fuss. Check out these 6 great options that are a breeze to care for!
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Is Your Soil Toxic? The Easy DIY Test You Need to Do in JanuarySalts and herbicide residue may have been building up in your soil all winter. Before you plant anything, perform this simple kitchen test to check for toxins.
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The Ultimate Guide to Forcing Hyacinth Bulbs Indoors for Early Fragrant BloomsWhy wait for April to enjoy the heady scent of spring? With cold magic and indoor care, you can coax vibrant hyacinths into bloom while your garden sleeps. Here’s how to master the art of the early bloom
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Ultimate Garlic Companion Plants for Healthier, Tastier Crops and More Abundant HarvestsUnlock the full potential of your garlic planting with these beneficial companion planting ideas. Discover the perfect partners for your garlic patch for pest-free planting, finer flavors, and plentiful harvests
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How to Grow Staghorn Sumac – the Vibrant Native Shrub Beloved by Both Gardeners and WildlifeStaghorn sumac delivers fiery fall color, fuzzy red cones, and velvety branches. It’s a native powerhouse that turns tough spots into show-stopping displays.
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Broadleaf Evergreens Are the Secret to Keeping Your Garden Green Year-Round – Try These 8 Varieties for Verdant VibrancyBroadleaf evergreens will brighten your yard from spring all the way through winter. Add some to your landscape and see how they shine.
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Indoor Lemon Tree Not Fruiting? This Easy January Pruning Trick Works Wonders for Your Potted CitrusIf your potted lemon tree has loads of leaves but never produces golden harvests, this clever ‘reset’ trick can help you flip the switch from foliage to fruit – and late winter is the perfect time for a reset
