Backyard Stories
Your ultimate guide to Backyard Stories: Everything you need to know with expert info for beginners and advanced gardeners alike.
Backyard Stories
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Spinach Growing Problems - 5 Things You're Doing Wrong With Spinach
With National Spinach Day approaching, many gardeners are sowing this healthy vegetable. Spinach can be a bit tricky to grow, however.
By Laura Miller
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Pecan Tree Problems: Common Mistakes When Growing Pecans
Avoid mistakes when growing pecans by understanding potential pecan tree problems in advance. Click for info and tips to help you get started.
By Teo Spengler
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Dreaming Of Flowers In The High Desert
When I moved back to the high desert, I was surprised to find several large yuccas that produced beautiful spires of creamy, pale yellow blooms in midsummer.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Flowers Like Sun: Top 10 Flowers For Full Sun Beds
It's no secret that most plants need sunlight in order to truly thrive. Let's explore some annual and perennial options for the flower garden.
By Tonya Barnett
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Gardening Challenges In The Texas Panhandle
Texas Panhandle gardening is not always easy, especially when it’s your first experience with gardening. Click here to see what I learned.
By Becca Badgett
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The Most Interesting Seed I've Been Given - Kaffir Lily
I was gifted with some of the seeds from my sisters Kaffir lily and it became the most interesting seed I’ve ever been given.
By Bonnie Grant
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Peace Lily Growing: The Story of My Peace Lily Houseplant
I have a huge peace lily in a large container that graces my formal living space in the house. Learn about my peace lily plant’s survival here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Making A Mess Of The Hydrangeas
With so many varieties of hydrangea, my pruning schedule got confusing! Click to hear about my troubles and learn from my mistakes.
By Teo Spengler
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Christmas Tree Alternative: Decorating An Outdoor Tree For Birds
Traditional Christmas trees are popular among those celebrating the holiday, but some people, like me, take a decidedly different approach.
By Tonya Barnett
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Winter Lawn Care: Preventing Bare Spots In The Lawn
I detest lawn weeds because they die in the winter, leaving bare spots in the lawn. Here’s what I do for winter lawn care.
By Laura Miller
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Flour For Aphid Control - It's Not Just For Baking
Even with natural pest remedies, you can get flare ups that can't be controlled. Luckily, I use one simple ingredient already in the kitchen - flour.
By Bonnie Grant
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Rats In The Garden: An Unforgettable Garden Moment
Do rats eat pumpkins? Yes, they do. Here's an unforgettable garden moment one GKH writer experienced firsthand.
By Teo Spengler
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Raising Backyard Ducks - Vegetable Gardening With Ducks
My fondness for backyard ducks began when I was young. The benefits of having them in the garden are numerous. Click here to learn more.
By Laura Miller
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Regrowing Kitchen Scraps - Grow Vegetables And Herbs Again
Can you take the tops of carrots and grow them? What about growing food from other veggie scraps? Yes! And I recommend it. Learn more here.
By Bonnie Grant
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Plant Propagation In Water - It's Great For Budding Gardeners
Want an easy way to reproduce plants? For beginning growers, plant propagation in water is the way to go. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Growing Daffodil Bulbs: Sad Truth About Pink Daffodils
Daffodils are my favorite spring flowers and having pink ones would add another dimension of color. Learn about my experience with them here.
By Laura Miller
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Better Living Through Planning
Click here to find out how I will take advantage of the winter garden’s blank canvas before things start to sprout once more in spring.
By Bonnie Grant