As a professional horticulturist, I’ve used a lot of weeding tools for gardeners over the years,...
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Weed control
Leaf mulch: How to make and use leaf mulch in the garden
Using leaf mulch in the garden is one of the best ways to build soil, reduce weeds, retain moisture,...
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How to get rid of poison ivy plants safely
If you’ve been wondering how to get rid of poison ivy without developing an itchy poison ivy...
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Hay vs straw: The benefits of using straw in your vegetable garden
One of the gardening “ingredients” I include in my raised bed gardening is straw. I started by...
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Garden weeds: Identifying the unwanted plants in our gardens
Every spring, I see various iterations of this quote superimposed over various plants or in some fancy...
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A weed free garden: 9 strategies for reducing weeds
Does a weed free garden sound like a dream? It IS possible to reduce weeds in flower and vegetable...
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