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Hardscaping Ideas To Make A Garden Look Old: 5 Ways To Make Your Yard Look Centuries Older
There are a few ways to make a garden look lived in, but some planting ideas can take time – here, we round up key hardscaping ideas to make a garden look old
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Ready To Start Growing? Try Winter Sowing Seeds In Your Garden This Weekend
It may be cold outside, but you can get a head start on your garden by winter sowing seeds. Come spring, you'll reap the rewards with superb blooms and veggies.
By Amy Grant
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Attract More Pollinators: 8 Best Nectar-Producing Plants For Honey Bees And Other Pollinators
Want to know the core plants you can grow to add beauty while helping beneficial garden friends? Discover the best nectar-producing plants for honey bees and other pollinators
By Tonya Barnett
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Peat Moss Alternatives: What To Use Instead Of Peat Moss
Peat is unsustainable. Fortunately, there are several suitable alternatives to peat moss. Read on to learn more about peat moss substitutes.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Starting Seeds Indoors Made Easy: Plant Now For More Flowers And Better Crops
Begin your gardening journey for the season ahead by starting flower and vegetable seeds indoors. Plant early for the longest possible growing window.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Pinching Plants: Expert Tips For Bigger, Better Growth
It’s a funny expression, but “pinching out” your plants can help them stay healthy, bloom longer, and promote new growth. It’s also a lot of fun.
By Heather Rhoades
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11 Ingenious Uses For Old Garden Hoses – That Actually Solve Real Problems
There are so many uses for old garden hoses you may not have thought of. Don't throw them in the recycle bin, think outside the box to extend their usefulness.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Winterizing Chicken Coop Pens And Boxes: 5 Steps To Keep Chickens Safe & Warm
Winterizing chicken coop pens and boxes is a crucial way to keep your chickens safe and warm in the cold season. Follow our five steps for happier, healthier chucks
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Bone Meal: Everything To Know About The Organic Fertilizer
Should you use bone meal fertilizer in the garden? A soil test may help you decide, but bone meal is not a complete food.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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When To Start Seeds Indoors For Bigger Harvests & More Beautiful Blooms
Boost your garden's productivity by learning the best times to start seeds indoors – including a month-by-month guide for crops and flowers.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Plants To Propagate In Winter: 6 Of The Best Options For Cultivating Winter Cuttings
We usually associate propagation with spring, but there are a few plants you can grow from cuttings in cold months. We round up the best plants to propagate in winter
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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9 Expert Gardening Techniques You Should Master in 2025 To Raise Your Growing Game
Make a New Year resolution to grow your best-ever plants and master next-level gardening techniques that will turn you into an expert in no time.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Keep Mature Landscaping Looking Its Best – Expert Tips For Established Gardens
Does your property have mature landscaping and a garden that's come of age? Learn some tip for keeping it looking its best.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Make This Your Year In The Garden: New Year Resolution Ideas To Enhance Your Gardening
Get a jump on your gardening projects now so you can reap the rewards year round! Crack open your planner, grab a hot drink, and peruse these key New Year resolution ideas
By Janey Goulding
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Looking For The Perfect Third Place? A Garden May Be The Answer
A "third space" is a place where you can find peace and community. Where better to do that than in a garden?
By Teo Spengler
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What's The Best Music For Plants? Discover How Music Can Help Your Garden Grow
If they grow better with music, make sure to choose the best music for your plants. Turns out they have specific tastes.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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What The First Bird You See On January 1st Means For Your Year Ahead
According to birding lore, whether you spot a vibrant cardinal or an ominous crow on New Year's Day impacts your life for the next 12 months.
By Melanie Griffiths