Archive for the ‘Garden Advice and Tips’ Category

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  How to plant grass seed: A simple guide to success

  by Jessica Walliser

  Lawns are everywhere. Some are highly tended; others, not so much. My own lawn is a mixed planting of three types of turf grass...

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  Pollinator garden design: How to get started attracting bees, butterflies, and birds

  by Tara Nolan

  I think it’s fair to say that pollinator garden design is at the heart of most garden planning these days. Or at least I’m...

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  Blossom end rot: How to identify, prevent, and treat

  by Jessica Walliser

  Watching little green tomatoes mature into large ripe tomatoes is one of the garden’s greatest joys. But when something goes...

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  4×8 raised bed vegetable garden layout ideas

  by Tara Nolan

  You’re excited to grow a vegetable garden. You’ve built your raised bed in a space that gets at least six to eight hours of...

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  Front garden design ideas: What to plant, eco-friendly options, patios, and more!

  by Tara Nolan

  Front garden design ideas have really evolved in the last few years—and for the better. Walk through any neighbourhood these...

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  Mulch calculator: How to determine the amount of mulch you need

  by Jessica Walliser

  Mulching is an essential spring chore for every gardener. Whether you’re mulching the vegetable garden to cut down on...