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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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How-To
3 Easy Hardwood Cutting Methods
Create more of your favorite trees and shrubs with these unique methods
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How-To
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…
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How-To
10 Ways to Keep Your Garden Healthy
Learn how to eliminate plant diseases by understanding and managing the conditions that cause them
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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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How-To
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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How-To
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…