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4 new features in iOS 15 you can use to boost your gardening routine

4 new features in iOS 15 you can use to boost your gardening routine

The news iOS update comes with a bunch of new features. Here's how they can help your garden.
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Should you transplant moss from the woods? What you need to know

Should you transplant moss from the woods? What you need to know

If you wondered about transplanting moss from the woods, here's what you need to know before you do
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What you need to know before you pinch and tip in your garden

What you need to know before you pinch and tip in your garden

Here's everything you need to know about pinching and tipping in your garden
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How to choose the best soil conditioner for your garden

How to choose the best soil conditioner for your garden

A guide on choosing soil conditioner for your garden
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Can you get rid of that terrible compost stench?

Can you get rid of that terrible compost stench?

Most compost smells are avoidable and easily fixable, so no one needs to suffer through smelly soil. We list the causes and solutions.
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What you need to know about deadheading in your garden

What you need to know about deadheading in your garden

Here's everything you need to know about deadheading in your garden
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How to make sure creeping charlie doesn’t overrun your garden

How to make sure creeping charlie doesn’t overrun your garden

Creeping charlie has a way of overrunning gardens. Here's what to do to make sure that doesn't happen to you
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How to create custom soil mixes (and why you should)

How to create custom soil mixes (and why you should)

Make sure your plants are getting the exact right amount of nutrients by making your own soil mixes
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These are the best exotic plants you can start growing right now

These are the best exotic plants you can start growing right now

Bring your exotic plants to life with this indoor gardening guide.
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Hybrid versus heirloom plants: What you need to know

Hybrid versus heirloom plants: What you need to know

It can be difficult to choose whether to plant hybrid or heirloom plants. Here's what you need to know.
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The best gadgets that will help you care for your garden

The best gadgets that will help you care for your garden

If you want help caring for your garden, check out these cool gadgets
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Why and when you should plant a cover crop in your garden this fall

Why and when you should plant a cover crop in your garden this fall

Let us help you figure out what you need to know about planting a cover crop this fall
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Common plant diseases to watch out for in your pepper plants

Common plant diseases to watch out for in your pepper plants

Make sure your pepper plant stays safe by looking out for these common diseases
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Common plants diseases to watch out for in your tomato plant

Common plants diseases to watch out for in your tomato plant

Make sure your tomato plant stays safe by looking out for these common diseases
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You may find these types of edible weeds in your garden

You may find these types of edible weeds in your garden

Wondering if you have edible weeds in your garden? Watch out for these varieties
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Everything you need to know about heirloom plants

Everything you need to know about heirloom plants

Heirloom plants may look imperfect, but they're often delicious and juicy. Here's what you need to know about growing them
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The best plants to include when planting a cover crop this season

The best plants to include when planting a cover crop this season

These are the best plants to plant as a cover crop this season
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How to care for your new dogwood tree this summer

How to care for your new dogwood tree this summer

Dogwood trees can bring year-round beauty to any yard. Here's how to take the best care of yours
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The 5 best trees to grow if you live in a wet area

The 5 best trees to grow if you live in a wet area

Not all trees are suited to be grown in wet areas. Here are best picks for the trees that will thrive
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The 5 best trees to help offset global warming

The 5 best trees to help offset global warming

Want to help fight global warming? These trees will help
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The best tree pruners you should make room for in your toolshed

The best tree pruners you should make room for in your toolshed

There are a lot of varieties of tree pruners. These are the ones we think you should start clearing some toolshed space for.
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How to make sure your garden is set up to transition from summer to fall

How to make sure your garden is set up to transition from summer to fall

Looking ahead to the fall? Here's how to make sure your garden is ready for the transition
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How to make a living wall with succulents

How to make a living wall with succulents

Do you love the look of a living wall filled with succulents?
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What you need to know about plug aerating

What you need to know about plug aerating

Plug aerating your lawn can be an important step in keeping it healthy. Here's everything you need to know about the system.
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Good better best: The best fertilizer for your azaleas

Good better best: The best fertilizer for your azaleas

Here's everything you need to know about fertilizing your azaleas
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Start transitioning your vegetable garden for fall now – here’s how

Start transitioning your vegetable garden for fall now – here’s how

With summer coming to a close, it's time to start transitioning your vegetable garden for the fall. Here's how to get started
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Everything you need to know about planting a tree in wet soil

Everything you need to know about planting a tree in wet soil

Here's what you need to know about planting trees in wet soil so they thrive
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The 8 best plants for indoor vertical gardens

The 8 best plants for indoor vertical gardens

These amazing indoor plants will look great climbing your walls
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How to prune your overgrown apple tree

How to prune your overgrown apple tree

Make sure your apple trees are ready for the harvest with our great pruner's guide
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How to make plant food that’s better than store-bought

How to make plant food that’s better than store-bought

Feed your plants well with our simple homemade plant food recipe
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Our 10 favorite garden maintenance tips for National Weed Your Garden Day

Our 10 favorite garden maintenance tips for National Weed Your Garden Day

These tips will help you keep your garden in top shape without all the hassle
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6 flowering trees everyone seems to love

6 flowering trees everyone seems to love

These flowering trees are showstoppers -- here are our favorites
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Metal vs plastic: Which garden fence is right for you?

Metal vs plastic: Which garden fence is right for you?

Here's how to choose the best fence for you and your garden
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How to grow organic blueberries in your garden this summer

How to grow organic blueberries in your garden this summer

There's nothing like fresh-picked blueberries -- we show you how to grow your own in your backyard
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Wo love these 5 small indoor palm trees for a year-round pop of color

Wo love these 5 small indoor palm trees for a year-round pop of color

These indoor palm plants are easy to grow, care for, and love