Sustainable Gardens
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Indoor Composting Made Simple: Eco-Friendly Space-Saving Ideas for Turning Scraps into Gold
Don’t let a lack of outdoor space stop you from going green. You can turn your kitchen waste to good use from your countertop, using these indoor composting ideas for small spaces
By Amy Grant
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How to Plan a Snowmelt Garden: Early Blooms and Smart Water Use
Before the ground fully thaws, your snowmelt garden can be alive with color. Follow this guide to planting, soil preparation, and water management for spectacular early results.
By Tyler Schuster
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Bird Feeding Essentials: Why Feeding Matters, Plus Food Tips To Attract Birds To Your Backyard
Feeding birds brings pleasure, but make sure you consider the pros and cons, the best things to feed birds, and smart gardening tips to keep birdies safe and happy
By Teo Spengler
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Best Trees For Containers: Create A Potted Grove On Your Porch With These 8 Compact Varieties
We may not always think of trees as being obvious candidates for pots, but there are a few that not only thrive but flourish. Here are some of the best trees for containers
By Teo Spengler
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Cheap Container Vegetable Gardening Ideas To Save Money And Maximize Space And Harvests
Keen to grow potted crops but looking to save money? Let these cheap container vegetable gardening ideas inspire you and free up funds this gardening year
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Eco-Friendly Mulch: Learn Which Mulches Are The Best And Which to Stay Away From
Some of the best eco-friendly mulch might be closer at hand than you think. Learn about what’s good and bad about different types of mulch.
By Amy Grant
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Grow Great Blue Lobelia: Native Blue Cardinal Flowers For Butterflies And Hummingbirds
If you’re keen to enhance your native plants or attract more pollinators, blue cardinal flowers are an essential flowering perennial. Here’s how to grow great blue lobelia
By Tonya Barnett
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Ultimate Raised Beds For Small Gardens: Try These 5 Raised Options For Compact Corners
The perfect raised beds for small gardens squeeze every bit of useful space out of the most productive corners. Here are some practical space-saving ideas you can try
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Easy Vertical Gardening Hacks For Beginners: Why You Should Grow Up, And 3 Ways To Do It!
If you’re short on space or keen to make the most of every inch, vertical gardening is the way to grow. We explain how to plan & plant up with three easy building methods
By Teo Spengler
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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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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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Growing Spotted Bee Balm: Find Out How To Grow Horsemint For Your Pollinator Garden
For anyone looking to cultivate native flowering plants that attract pollinators, spotted bee balm is a must! We show you how to grow horsemint for friendly garden visitors
By Tonya Barnett
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Winterizing Raised Beds: How To Protect Your Raised Bed Gardens In Winter
Keeping raised beds protected in winter will ensure that you can hit the ground running in spring. Our guide to winterizing raised beds will help you get ready
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Grow Rubber Rabbitbrush For Native Color: Cultivate Pollinator-Friendly Chamisa Shrubs
Hardy chamisa shrubs thrive in tricky arid spots and provide a welcome boost to pollinators – as well as a burst of vibrant yellow. Here’s how to grow rubber rabbitbrush in your yard
By Tonya Barnett
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Why Green Spaces Are Important – And How To Create One In Your Local Community
If you live in a town or city and don’t have a big yard, look beyond your back door. We explore why green spaces are important – and how to make more of yours
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Gifts For Bird Lovers, Birders and Birdies To Attract More Feathered Friends To Your Yard!
If you’re looking to bring more birdies to your garden, these gifts for bird lovers should definitely be on your wish list. Grab some avian attractions to get your gardens all aflutter
By Janey Goulding

