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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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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Western Juniper Trees: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
I love and appreciate evergreens, which require almost no care and look nice all year. But western juniper can be tricky. Learn more here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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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 L. 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 L. Grant
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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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These Roots Will Make You Cry
Click here to find out what my favorite root vegetable to grow is, and why it is my favorite.
By Laura Miller
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My Seeds Are For Eating
What is my favorite kind of seed and why? Just click here to find out.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Exhibiting Vegetables For Show - Lessons Learned In The Garden
County fair competitions changed the way I thought about gardening, and the lessons learned have been priceless. Click here for more info.
By Laura Miller
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Starting Cacti From Seed - The Wonder Of Cactus Seedlings
I've always been intrigued by different types of cacti, but my love was sealed when growing cactus seeds. Learn more here.
By Laura Miller
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Repurposing An Aquarium: Replacing Fish With Ferns
I keep an aquarium in the living room. It’s where my maidenhair fern lives. Here’s how my idea of using aquariums for plants got started.
By Teo Spengler
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Attracting Hummingbird Moth Pollinators To Your Garden
Hummingbird moth visitors are truly an unusual delight in the garden. I love seeing them in mine. Learn how to attract these pollinators here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Planting Prairie Grass: Don't Sweat The Small Stuff
By Mary H. Dyer
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Garden Wisdom: French Intensive Gardening Tips
With knowledge of French intensive garden design, you can enjoy a bountiful harvest throughout the season with little space. Learn how here.
By Tonya Barnett

