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DesignTips on Supporting Bees, Storing Hoses, Deterring Deer, Starting Tiny Seeds, and Discarding Invasive Brush and Vines
Have you ever noticed worker bees collecting water while they are out foraging? If you’d like to provide a water way-station for your little winged friends, fill a shallow dish…
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How-ToHow to Save Water in the Garden for Droughts to Come
Water has become a critical consideration as our climate changes and reservoirs are drying. Some years may grace us with more rainfall than others, but the long-range view of the…
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Kitchen GardeningWatering Plants with Sunlight and Air
A demonstration garden at the Denver Botanic Gardens uses a solar-powered atmospheric water harvesting system to irrigate a honey of a vegetable garden. The process uses solar energy to drive…
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DesignFrom Driveway to Getaway
We call the small garden room at the back of our property “our folly” not only for its whimsical nature but also for the many twists and turns our design…
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DesignA Water-Wise Garden That Wows
In 2005 I killed my front lawn. It wasn't negligence or ignorance. It was premeditated, cold-spirited, calculated murder. It's not that I don't appreciate turf grass. It most certainly has…
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ArticleBotanical Waters (Aguas Frescas): Celebrate the Season with Flavorful Healthy Beverages
We are having hot weather, which means we should be hydrating a lot. I'm harvesting the mints and monardas and lemon balm and these herbs are wonderfully refreshing when infused…
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How-ToCreate Perfect Conditions for Roses
Roses have their own special requirements to do well. Instead of fussing with them, many people just skip the plants entirely. But there is a better way. You can give…
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DesignWaterworks Ideas for the Garden
Whether your garden space is large or small, a water feature can make it more inviting
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How-ToChoosing the Right Soilless Potting Mix
A good growing medium will ensure that your plants get a healthy balance of water and air
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