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How-To
Friendly Ways to Battle Garden Pests
Beneficial insects are an environmentally sound alternative to chemicals
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How-To
6 Ways to Make Great Compost
Closed bins, pit composting, open bins, tumblers, piling, or vermicomposting: which method is best for you?
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Design
15 Tips for Designing a Better Garden
A garden designer offers advice for creating enjoyable, livable garden spaces
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How-To
How to Avoid Staking Plants
Minimize the need to prop up perennials with these four simple strategies
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How-To
Making the Most of Mulch
John C. Fech answers frequently asked questions on mulch types and time of application
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How-To
How to Easily Make More Shrubs
Layering, an easy propagation technique, is a three-step process that lets the plant do most of the work
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Design
Design Theory: How Many Plants Do You Need?
The key to a design’s success is understanding how many plants to use and how to arrange them
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How-To
Control Spider Mites With Beneficial Mites
You’re ready to try a more sustainable method of pest control and have purchased some beneficial mite eggs to release onto a plant infested with spider mites. How do you…