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Gardening

Winter Garden Tips and Maintenance for Beginners

Winter Garden Tips and Maintenance for Beginners

Oct 15th 2025

When winter settles in, most gardeners think it's time to put everything on hold. But winter isn't a break! It's the start of next season. I've always found winter to be the perfect time to nurture the soil, plan for new growth, and give my garden the quiet care it deserves. From cleanup and compost …
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Top 20 Native Plants Every Gardener Should Know

Top 20 Native Plants Every Gardener Should Know

Oct 14th 2025

Creating a thriving, low-maintenance garden starts with selecting native plants. Over the years, I've discovered that native species not only save time but also foster a deeper connection to the local ecosystem. I'll never forget the first time I swapped out imported flowers for local wildflowers, a …
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What To Do in Winter: 10 Winter Activities for Gardeners

What To Do in Winter: 10 Winter Activities for Gardeners

Oct 9th 2025

Even when frost covers the ground and the garden seems asleep, a gardener never truly rests. I always find winter to be one of the most reflective times: a season for dreaming, planning, and laying the groundwork for next spring. The cold months offer a chance to return to indoor projects, reconnect …
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Common Signs of Overwatering and Underwatering Plants

Common Signs of Overwatering and Underwatering Plants

Oct 8th 2025

Improper watering is the leading cause of plant wilting, browning, yellowing, or stunting. Maintaining the right watering balance is essential for the health of your plants (indoors and outdoors). Overwatering and underwatering can both cause significant problems, but it can be hard to tell which of …
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How to Take Care of Trees During a Drought

How to Take Care of Trees During a Drought

Sep 29th 2025

Trees play a crucial role in our landscape and environment as they provide shade, improve air quality, and support local wildlife. They offer beauty and hold sentimental value for many homeowners because they take years to grow. However, climate change is bringing more frequent and prolonged drought …
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Simple Garden Tool Care and Maintenance Tips

Simple Garden Tool Care and Maintenance Tips

Sep 24th 2025

Successful gardening is more than getting the most out of your crops; it also involves taking care of your garden tools. They need to be sharp, clean, and sterile. Tools that come into contact with plants or soil infested with fungal, bacterial, or insect pathogens can spread the disease throughout …
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When to Start Planting a Fall Garden

When to Start Planting a Fall Garden

Sep 23rd 2025

Gardening in fall is all about timing. Get fall vegetable planting right and you will be harvesting abundant greens, herbs, and roots, just when your neighbors are putting their gardens to bed. Get the timing wrong, and those seedlings may not have enough time to establish before the first frost arr …
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