Planting
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DesignGuide to Growing Great Azaleas
One group of plants you can use to create a blooming bridge between spring and summer are azaleas (Rhododendron spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9). As one of the most popular…
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DesignTime-Saving Garden Gadgets
Plant dozens of annuals in a snap with this drill and auger combo Tested by Marti Neely When planting en masse, I need more power than my favorite trowel or…
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ArticleLearn to Build Better Soil
A backyard is no place for a farm. My earliest vegetable gardens were small-scale imitations of large-scale farms. I rototilled the soil, spread bagged chemical fertilizer all around and built…
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Design9 Special Junipers with Unique Forms for the Garden
Few plants generate more revulsion in the garden than junipers. The mere suggestion of planting one often musters a similar reaction to that of saying a dirty word. Maybe we’ve…
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DesignHow to Plant Minor Bulbs for Major Impact
After a long winter nothing brings more joy than seeing the first signs of spring. With a little planning and patience, you can amplify and enhance this feeling of delight…
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DesignSpring-Blooming Bulbs for Challenging Soils and Dry Climates
I’m always looking to get the biggest reward from the time and energy I put into the garden. I love annuals that reseed themselves in my butterfly garden and perennial…
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How-ToHow to Grow Citrus All Year Long in Cold Climates
Keeping citrus trees indoors is a dream for many gardeners who live in cold climates like the Northeast, especially through long, dark, and snowy winters. Many gardeners face the agonizing…
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How-To3 Dependable Garden Trowels That Get the Job Done
This three-pointed trowel doubles as a garden fork Tested by Marti Neely, FAPLD A tough trowel is a valued friend for every gardener. I was delighted to discover the DeWit…
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DesignEpisode 139: Favorite Succulents
Quirky, collectible, and water-wise, succulents will add eye-catching texture to any garden bed or container display. There are some succulents that are cold hardy, while others will need to be…
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How-ToTwo Tree-Planting Pitfalls to Avoid
You’ve probably heard the old saying that the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago, and the second best time is now. If you’ve recently been inspired…
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