Pick the Best Annuals
Buy annuals for the spaces you want to fill, then choose the size of plant that fits your timing and budget. Small plants in…
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Finding the Positives in an Overgrown Space
If a yard is overgrown, begin by clearing access and learning what is there before deciding what to remove. Old shrubs may need attention,…
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Plant Now Tulips For The Spring
For spring tulips, choose firm bulbs in fall and plant them where the soil drains well and the emerging leaves will get good light.…
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Mulch Basics
Organic mulch is a useful covering for many planting beds: it helps the soil hold moisture and moderates temperature, then gradually breaks down. The…
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Mature Tree Maintenance
The best time to think about an older tree is before the next windstorm. Regular inspection and sensible care may reduce some avoidable problems,…
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Impatient With Impatiens?
If the impatiens in your shady bed are yellowing, stunted or dropping leaves, take a closer look before planting the same thing there again.…
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Hot Hot Hot!
In a hot spell, check the soil before you water. A pot can dry out quickly while a nearby garden bed still has moisture…
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Pruning for Healthy Tomatoes
Put support around a young tomato before its stems sprawl across the bed. Then prune according to the kind of tomato you have. The…
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Check Out Your Potted Plants
If a potted plant dries out unusually fast, tips over easily or has roots coming through the drainage holes, take a look at its…
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Changing Seasons
Fall is a useful time to plant and tidy the garden, even as summer annuals wind down. Cooler weather can make establishing a tree…
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