It was a garden tour—actually, three tours—that inspired me to grow hostas in containers. Each...
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Gardening Techniques
Growing watermelon in containers from seed to harvest
Unless you have a large vegetable garden, it’s tough to find room to grow everything you’d like...
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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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Natural fertilizer choices for the garden
Instead of turning to synthetic chemical fertilizers to feed your plants, consider relying on natural...
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Set up a self watering raised bed: Pre-made and DIY options
The benefits of a self watering raised bed have become clear after a summer of constant daily watering...
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