A few years ago, I brought home a gorgeous maroon sedum from a plant sale. I planted it in my front...
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Gardening Techniques
Grow a balcony garden full of veggies, herbs, and flowers
If you’re looking to transform your balcony into a lush garden—or even if you have a tiny...
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How to care for hostas in pots: Tips to help this popular shade plant thrive
It was a garden tour—actually, three tours—that inspired me to grow hostas in containers. Each...
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Growing watermelon in containers from seed to harvest
Did you know that it’s easy to grow watermelon in containers? Unless you have a large vegetable...
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Benefits of raised garden beds: Grow a healthy vegetable garden anywhere
The first two raised beds in my backyard were built to neaten up a lumpy, in-ground veggie patch....
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Fern propagation techniques using spores or mother plants
With hundreds of species to choose from, ferns make a lovely addition to your plant collection. Whether...
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