Backyard Stories
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Backyard Stories
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The Benefits Of Live Trees
Many face the dilemma of Christmas tree disposal after the holidays. But with my current traditions, I know exactly how my tree will end up.
By Tonya Barnett
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Repotting Houseplants: Easy Vs. Difficult
Read my tips for repotting dracaena and other houseplants.
By Laura Miller
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Bah Humbug
Our decorations go up the day after Thanksgiving and come down on January first. I'm in charge of the taking down part.
By Amy Grant
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Deader Than Dead
When you celebrate the holidays with a cut Christmas tree, it’s good to know in advance how to dispose of it.
By Amy Grant
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Pushing Repotting Limits
Caring for my yucca houseplant is not terribly demanding, and it even got a surprising root trim without help from me.
By Laura Miller
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Bad Plant Mommy
Sometimes houseplants need to be repotted. Sometimes this can’t be done as often as we’d like. Here’s what I do with my plants and situation.
By Bonnie Grant
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No Repotting A Cactus Plant For Me
I have one cactus in particular that I dread repottting. Click to read more and find out why.
By Nikki Tilley
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Second Lives For Christmas Trees
Is it possible to give a second life to Christmas trees? Just how do you dispose of your tree after the holidays? Here’s what I do with mine.
By Teo Spengler
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Planting For Two
Planting too much food requires me to plan ahead and find creative ways to preserve or give it away.
By Bonnie Grant
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Shade Is Tough
This past gardening season I had some failures and learned a few things about plants and shade that I can carry over into next year.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Charming Clivia
It’s hard to decide whether my clivia or amaryllis is my favorite blooming houseplant. but I'll choose if I have to.
By Amy Grant
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Pshaw On Pests
Click here to find out about my gardening resolutions for the year 2023.
By Amy Grant
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Forcing Amaryllis Bulbs Indoors During Winter
Click here to learn about how I started growing colorful amaryllis flowers for the holiday season.
By Tonya Barnett
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African Violets – Then And Now
I think I’ve made up for my early life failures with African violets now that I know what they need. Click to learn more.
By Laura Miller
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My Favorite Frost-Tolerant Crops
Gardening doesn't have to end when the temperatures drop. Here are some of my favorite frost tolerant crops to grow into the winter.
By Laura Miller
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Cutting Back The Trees
The best advice I’ve received in a long time involved cutting back the trees. Read on to learn more.
By Teo Spengler
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If I Could Be A Succulent, I’d Be An “ET’s Fingers†Jade Plant
What succulent would I choose if I could be one? Which is most like me? This was hard, for about a minute. Click here to see why “ET’s Fingers†plant won.
By Nikki Tilley