Gardening trends
One of the wonderful things about gardening is its changeability in trends. No two years are ever the same and
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How-to
Birch trees in the urban landscape
by Dorothy Dobbie When and where to plant a birch The best time to plant a birch tree is spring
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Basic pruning techniques
by Mike Allen There are some basic pruning techniques that must be followed to enhance and maintain a healthy tree.
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Drought-tolerant plants
Plants have several different ways of dealing with drought. For example, some, like cactus and other succulents, store water in
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More tips for planting early
If you have read Getting Started in the Garden, here are additional tips to consider if you want to not
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How to prevent and deal with winter burn on evergreens
Winter burning (also called “winter drying” or “winter browning”) is a common and recurring problem of coniferous trees in colder
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Growing Garlic in the Garden
Garlic – The goddess of the edible garden By Dave Hanson Few ingredients can be as ubiquitous, raunchy and intense,
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Container gardening Peppers
Pretty patio peppers As the container gardening trend heats up, peppers are staking out their place as one of the
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Garden bug control
Bugs are a part of any gardener’s life. Some are beneficial and welcome additions that help develop a healthy garden
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Growing seeds indoors
Nothing serves as a rite of passage for novice gardener more than the impassioned, ever-hopeful activity of growing tiny seeds
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