Growing cucumbers
Ask anyone what vegetable is most often planted in their garden and the answer will probably come back, “tomatoes”. That
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Gardening for beginners
Notes for the Novice Gardener
The three basic topics essential for all gardeners to understand − watering, fertilizing and weeding − are often taken for
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How early to start planting?
How Early is too Early? It is officially Spring! There is a special feeling of excited anticipation as the mush
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Putting the garden to bed
Saying good night to the garden By Dorothy Dobbie We always speak of “putting the garden to bed” as though
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Help for summer-stressed plants
Plant Strengtheners: Help for summer stressed plants Don’t let summer stressors ruin your landscape’s good looks. Instead give your plants’
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Understanding botanical names
For years, people referred to plants by their common names almost exclusively – only the eggheads and botanists used botanical
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Layered garden for a small space
What’s layered gardening? It’s making the most of limited space. We all tend to think horizontally when we garden, planting
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Drought-tolerant gardens
Water-wise plants and drought-tolerant gardens As our climate changes, many areas are experiencing hotter and drier summers with periods of
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Plant Combination Guide
Plant Combination Guide for Beginners: Factors to Consider As you start out gardening, a Plant Combination Guide is a necessary
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Benefits of Mulch
Magic of mulch Mulch keeps soil moister, decreases weed germination and stabilizes soil temperatures, all of which makes your plants
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