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    Turning a Stump Into a Garden

    Mischael McKenna of New Hartford, New York, sent in these photos of an amazing transformation they made in their garden, turning trash into pretty incredible treasure. I just love this…

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    3 Easy Hardwood Cutting Methods

    Create more of your favorite trees and shrubs with these unique methods

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    Mycorrhizae Help Feed Your Plants

    One of the most valuable organisms your soil can have is a fungus known as mycorrhizae, which means “fungus root” in Greek. The full name of the fungus will really…

  • How-To

    10 Ways to Keep Your Garden Healthy

    Learn how to eliminate plant diseases by understanding and managing the conditions that cause them

  • How-To

    Water Wisely With Drip Irrigation

    Give plants moisture when and where they need it

  • How-To

    Dividing Plants With Roots That Form Offsets

    To divide a plant whose roots form offsets (small plants growing at the base of a larger one), snap the connection between any of the sections to obtain a piece…

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    A Better Fix for Root-Bound Plants

    We’ve all experienced the disappointment of sliding a newly purchased tree or shrub out of its container only to find a tightly woven mosaic of circling roots. For years, experts…

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    Tips for Growing Veggies in Containers

    If you have limited space and time but still want to try your hand at growing vegetables, think containers. No yard is necessary; a patio, deck, windowbox, or even a…