Backyard Stories
Your ultimate guide to Backyard Stories: Everything you need to know with expert info for beginners and advanced gardeners alike.
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How I Kill Fleas With Nematodes
No one likes fleas very much. Read about a great, safe, natural way to rid your garden of the bloodthirsty pests.
By Laura Miller
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The Pros And Cons Of Planting Peonies Near Garden Paths
When I first moved into my home, the landscape left a lot to be desired. Immediately, I knew exactly what I wanted to plant - peonies!
By Tonya Barnett
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Growing Gladiolus Near A Dryer Vent
As I look around my yard, the most brilliant blooms I see are the gladiolus. I love the way they add elegance to the flowerbed.
By Laura Miller
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My Gardening Secret - Composted Horse Manure
I had a gardening secret and didn't know it. Read on to learn all about it, and how I found out I had it.
By Laura Miller
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My Noisy Garden Is Good For My Health
Click here to learn, or hear rather, about my noisy garden and how sounds in the garden can impact your health.
By Laura Miller
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Creative Ways To Keep Plants Warm
Years of gardening in Michigan weather leads me to find creative ways to keep my plants warm.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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And The Lemon Flower Is Sweet
What is the primary fragrance I associate my garden with? It's the sweet smell of lemon flowers. Click here to find out why.
By Teo Spengler
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Chaotic, Yet Purposeful
Most gardeners plant with a specific theme in mind. When it comes to my particular gardening theme, chaos comes to mind, but in a good way.
By Nikki Tilley
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My Journey Growing A Gifted Container Neem Tree
For Christmas a few years back, my mom presented me with what looked like a stick growing in a pot. Of course, it was much more than that.
By Nikki Tilley
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Growing Lettuce Indoors Under Lights
While I don't miss the labor of summer gardening, I do miss the fresh veggies. For this, I've turned to growing vegetables indoors in winter.
By Laura Miller
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The Flowers That Draw All The Bees
My garden has several plants that draw in bees and other pollinators, but year after year, the one they seem to love the most is my large rose of Sharon.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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The Rewarding Battle Of Starting Seeds Indoors
Starting seeds and caring for seedlings indoors isn't always easy, but it's definitely worth it. Click to read more.
By Nikki Tilley
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Fall Fruit Trees: Happy Accidents with Homegrown Apricots
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Fall Fruit Trees: Making Cider from Homegrown Apples
By Laura Miller
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How To Bring Plants Indoors Without Bugs
We all enjoy a vacation in the summer and the same is true of our plants. But many gardeners are hesitant to do this for fear of bringing houseplant bugs indoors in the fall. Read on to learn how to avoid that.
By Laura Miller
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Fresh Garden Peas
When it comes time to harvest garden peas, few ever make it to the table. So why, you may ask, is this a bad thing?
By Laura Miller
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Taming Wild Black Raspberries
I'm not much for heat, but the wild black raspberries on our property make midsummer a season I highly anticipate each year. Read on for more.
By Laura Miller
