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7 Surprisingly Flammable Plants You Should Keep Away from FireworksDon't light the sparklers yet! These plants are sneakily flammable. Keep them away from fireworks (and your house) to avoid an unexpected blaze.
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8 Gems of Vegetable-Growing Wisdom I Learned From Old Gardening Books – & They’re Just Genius!Move over TikTok – I found these nuggets of grow-your-own know-how in my collection of vintage gardening books, and they've been so helpful in my veggie patch.
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How to Use Pruning Shears: 5 Steps to Get You the Perfect CutHow to Timing, prep, and precision cuts are the keys to a thriving garden. We break down expert tips on how to use your shears and keep them rust-free.
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Gardeners Beware! These 6 Plants Could Get You in Legal Trouble – What You Need to Know Before You GrowDon't even think about growing these illegal plants. Steer clear of the law by avoiding these invasive, patented, or psychoactive varieties.
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'Right Plant, Right Place' – Even If You Don't Take Any Other Gardening Advice, You Should Follow This One Simple RuleThis is the number one gardening guideline you need to follow. Find out how it can make the difference between flourishing plants and ones that fail to thrive.
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The Quiet Reason Kate Middleton Sent Flowers to Hospital Patients – and Why It Actually MattersKate Middleton sent narcissi to Royal Marsden patients – a gesture research shows is more than symbolic. Here's what science says about flowers and recovery.
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Empower Your Garden: 5 Easy Changes to Make for a Climate-Resilient Landscape, Plus the Perfect Plant PicksDon't let the drastic shifts in weather leave you back on your heels. A little planning and planting now will keep your garden resilient for years to come.
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Is It OK to Take Plant Cuttings From Public Parks and Gardens? A Lawyer Explains so You Won’t End Up in TroubleDon't let your propagation fixation get you into legal trouble! There are certain places it is illegal to take plant cuttings. Our resident lawyer explains.
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Botanical Bento Boxes – The Gardening Trend Packing Veg and Flowers Into Tiny SpacesEver eat a bento lunch? Here's how to apply the same logic to your garden to maximize on space and style.
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HOA Making Gardening Difficult? A Lawyer Explains How Not to Make a Costly Mistake or Risk Removing Your Hard WorkAvoid HOA fines before you embark on landscaping projects. Even something as simple as a trellis could spell disaster.
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Gardeners Are Adding a Handful of Forest Soil to Their Raised Beds – Here's Why You Should, TooDon't waste money on shelf-aged packets. Discover why local forest duff is the ultimate natural inoculant for raised bed soil.
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4 Dollar Store Gardening Tricks You Need to Try This Spring – for a Thriving & Thrifty GardenSave money in your garden this spring with these clever cost-saving ideas. All it takes is a quick trip to the dollar store!
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Bad Pruning Cuts Can Kill Actually Your Plants – Avoid These 3 Major Pruning Mistakes to Prevent ProblemsImproper pruning can seriously harm plants. Be sure to avoid these three big pruning mistakes to grow healthy, strong plants.
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Why the Wisest Gardeners Only Prune on These 3 Days in MarchThese are the very best days to pick up your pruners this month, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac.
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Don’t Make These 12 Pruning Mistakes in March, Especially if You're a Beginner GardenerAvoid these common spring pruning slip-ups for happier and healthier plants: this no-nonsense advice makes it easy to get the basics right.
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Using Fungicide for Plants – When and How to Safely Use This Treatment in the GardenWhen using fungicides in your garden it is important to first determine if your plant actually needs a fungicide. Learn to safely use fungicides.
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How To Future-Proof Your Garden So You Can Keep Growing Comfortably For Years To ComeGetting older doesn't mean you have to stop gardening! Make a few adjustments now so your garden grows with you.
