Lawns are everywhere. Some are highly tended; others, not so much. My own lawn is a mixed planting...
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Garden maintenance
Top dressing the lawn: How to have thicker, healthier grass
If you love the look of a lush, green lawn, but you don’t want to spread synthetic chemical fertilizers...
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Pruning pepper plants for improved plant health and yields
Did you know that pruning pepper plants can result in many benefits? The debate about whether or not...
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Tomato plant suckers: When and how to prune tomato plants
It’s a question I’m asked all the time, “Should I remove tomato plant suckers?” The answer:...
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Fertilizer numbers: What they mean and how to use them to grow better
Garden centers and nurseries are beautiful places, but they can also be very confusing, especially...
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Mulch calculator: How to determine the amount of mulch you need
Mulching is an essential spring chore for every gardener. Whether you’re mulching the vegetable...
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