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10 Flowering Trees for Spring 2024

10 Flowering Trees for Spring 2024

Jan 23rd 2024

A well-designed garden includes layers of vibrant color and texture of perennials, annuals, and shrubs. However, flowering trees are a showstopper of any landscape. They provide shade and structure to your garden and add a pop of eye-catching color and texture to the landscape. As winter comes to an …
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How to Get Rid of Ivy for Good

How to Get Rid of Ivy for Good

Jan 10th 2024

Ivy is a serious and invasive evergreen vine that quickly grows into a dense mat that suppresses other plants. These climbing vines could remind you of the tranquil English countryside. However, they can seriously harm your trees and garden. Ivy grows rapidly and requires very little water or light …
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Why Tomatoes Split and How to Prevent It

Why Tomatoes Split and How to Prevent It

Jan 10th 2024

Tomatoes are a must-have in every vegetable garden. Store-bought tomatoes cannot beat the flavor of fresh, vine-ripened, homegrown tomatoes. Tomatoes are used to make sauces, ketchup, soup, juice, or tomato paste. They are so versatile since they can be eaten fresh, frozen, or canned. However, seein …
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Top 20 Best Spring Flowers

Top 20 Best Spring Flowers

Dec 22nd 2023

Nothing could be more exciting than the vibrant colors of spring blooms after the long winter. Early spring is the best time when you can expect to see the best of shrubs, annuals, and perennials. They are a great sight to see once springtime has arrived. Additionally, they are also important for po …
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All about Worm Composting

All about Worm Composting

Dec 22nd 2023

Worm composting, also called vermicomposting, is an excellent way to turn your household food scraps into nutrient-rich fertilizer for garden and house plants. It also eliminates organic waste, such as vegetable peelings. Composting with worms benefits the environment by reducing the space used for …
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How to Grow Flowers from Seeds

How to Grow Flowers from Seeds

Dec 20th 2023

Growing your own flowers from seed is fun, rewarding, and simple. When it comes to planting flower seeds, there's always new things to learn and discover. Watching a tiny seed grow into a beautiful garden of flowers provides immense joy and satisfaction. If you start your own flower varieties from s …
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10 Flowering Shrubs for Your Fall Garden

10 Flowering Shrubs for Your Fall Garden

Dec 13th 2023

Flowering shrubs add an extra touch of beauty to your garden and boost curb appeal while giving your garden gorgeous color and privacy. Autumn is the prime time to plant these shrubs. Shrubs like camellia, sedum, and flowering quince offer vibrant flowers to complement fall trees. Most of them also …
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Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Gardeners 2023

Best Christmas Gift Ideas for Gardeners 2023

Dec 8th 2023

If you have a garden lover or passionate gardener who loves getting their hands dirty in the soil, spending hours with their plants, and working on their blooming flower beds, Christmas is the best time to give them a perfect gift that supports their hobby. Thankfully, plenty of valuable and captiva …
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Fogger and Mister Guide

Fogger and Mister Guide

Nov 21st 2023

Foggers and misters are used for humidifying, controlling temperature, keeping plant foliage moist, or when fine mist irrigation from overhead is required. They have a fine droplet size and low flow rates, and they're available with barbs or threads. Foggers and misters are perfect for watering pots …
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The Importance of Thinning Plants

The Importance of Thinning Plants

Nov 21st 2023

Thinning plants seems probably the most difficult task in the gardening realm, but it is the easier process that we must do. It feels sad to lose plants we have worked hard on to keep them healthy. However, thinning is a crucial step to achieve healthy plant growth, increased flower size, and good h …
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What to do with Garden Waste

What to do with Garden Waste

Nov 15th 2023

Garden waste does not belong in the trash. Instead of dumping your green waste and post-pruning piles, go green by disposing of waste properly and recycling it at home. Proper yard waste disposal is not only about keeping your garden tidy, but it's also an essential step toward environmental sustain …
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