For those who love African violets as much as I do, this article will tell you all you need to try...
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Gardening Techniques
When to cut back peonies: Time your pruning to help next year’s blooms
After the first spring bulbs appear, the flowers I look forward to with the most anticipation in the...
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When to cut back salvias: Prune in the fall or wait until spring?
To me salvias are dependable, hardy plants that have both nice foliage and flowers. I grow a few perennial...
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How to propagate Japanese maples: 3 methods to try
It’s tough to find a gardener who doesn’t love Japanese maples (Acer palmatum). These...
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How often to water blueberry plants
How often to water blueberry plants is partly a matter of the plants’ ages, of your climate, and...
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Deer proof gardens: 4 sure-fire ways to keep deer out of your garden
Gardening with deer presents a unique set of challenges. Those of us familiar with the battle know...
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