When faced with all of the different soil mixes available online and in our favorite garden centers,...
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Seeding pansies: How to grow your own pansy and viola plants from seed
Pansies are among the first plants to appear outdoors at the garden center in the spring. And despite...
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Annual vs perennial plants: Understanding the differences
For those who are new to gardening, figuring out what’s an annual vs perennial plant is an important...
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New plants for your 2023 garden: Interesting annuals, perennials, fruit, and veggies
My introductions to new plants come from an array of sources—trial garden visits, emails from growers...
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Garden catalogs: Options for ordering seeds, plants, garden gear, and more
One of my favorite times of the year is when gardening companies ship their garden catalogs and make...
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The best meadow grasses for native plantings
As I work to get rid of my lawn in favor of growing more perennials and edible crops, meadow grasses...
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