Gardening How To
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What Is A Water Wick? How To Use One To Keep Houseplants Hydrated While You’re Away
A water wick for plants will give you a worry-free break if you need to leave your plant babies for a while. It’s easy to set up and pretty much runs itself.
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7 Best Perennials To Divide In Fall: Clone Favorite Plants And Boost Bloom Rates
Divide these perennials in the fall for the best results and to enjoy new copies of your favorite plants in other areas of your garden.
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5 Plastic Products To Avoid In Your Garden – And How You Can Embrace Plastic Reduction
The less plastic we use, the healthier our planet will be. Here are some big plastic gardening products to avoid, plus some alternatives.
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Why So Many Gardeners Are Switching To Peat-Free Compost – And Why You Should, Too
There are plenty of alternatives to peat moss, like peat-free compost and coconut coir. Learn why peat moss has lost favor among gardeners, and make the change!
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My Yard Is A Fixer Upper – Here's How I’m Overhauling It With Minimal Effort
Content Editor Laura shares how she's overhauling her fixer upper yard with a low-lift, low-maintenance landscape design. Plus, easy tips you can try!
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Peat Moss Vs. Coco Coir: Pros And Cons To Consider
Much more sustainable than peat moss, coco coir does just as well at amending soil without creating an ecological impact.
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Songbird Spotting: 7 Common Types Of Songbirds That Fill Your Garden With Music
If we’re lucky, multitudes of birds will pass by our gardens – but a select group will delight with their tunes. Here are seven types of songbirds that spread cheer and good vibrations
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How To Attract Monarch Butterflies – 5 Ways To Make Your Garden Monarch-Friendly
Learn how to attract monarch butterflies to your garden by planting monarch-friendly plants and by following these gardening tips. Help the monarchs come back from the brink.
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What Vegetables Do Not Like Peat Moss – What To Use Instead
Peat moss isn’t suitable for every garden, so it’s good to know what vegetables do not like peat moss and whether peat moss is good for vegetable gardens.
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Make A Butterfly Container Garden: 8 Ideas And Tips For Pollinator-Friendly Pots
Keep our pollinator friends happy even with limited space.
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8 Flower Seeds To Harvest In September – To Grow An Endless Supply Of Blooms
Collect these popular flower seeds and fill your garden beds and pots with glorious new blooms, without spending a penny.
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Why You Should Put A Coffee Filter In The Bottom Of Your Plant Pot
If you’ve ever wondered why you should put a coffee filter in the bottom of your plant pot, here’s your chance to find out how it can be of greater service
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DIY Potting Mix Masterclass: Make Your Own Peat-Free Blends For Plants
Looking to make more of natural potting mix ingredients and boost your peat-free options? Our DIY potting mix masterclass can help you create potting mediums for different plants
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What Is An Extension Office? Access A Wealth Of Local Gardening Knowledge
Learn from experts in your local community.
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Why Butterflies Matter For Our Gardens, Well-being, And Biodiversity
Beautiful butterflies are good for our gardens!
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What Is A Nectary? Where To Find Them And Why They Matter To Wildlife
A nectary is a vital part of many flowering plants that attracts pollinators and benefits everybody.
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Soil Testing 101: What You Need To Know To Grow A Better Garden
See what your soil needs with a simple test. Learn how with our complete guide to soil testing.
