We all know that prolonged dry spells seem to be hitting more of the country every year, and Summer 2012…
comments offRainfall in the upper Midwest over the last couple of weeks has helped bring some relief to parched corn and…
comments offAccording to environmental experts, the United States is currently suffering through the worst drought conditions in 50 years. The lack…
comments offI’ve sung the praises of growing plants in containers as simple solutions to problems ranging from poor soil to drought to…
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The best trellises don’t simply support vining plants; they also add visual pizzazz to a garden. If you’d like an…
comments offHere’s wishing you a wonderful celebration of dads, granddads, and even dads-to-be this weekend! And if you’re looking for a…
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Not sure when it’s the right time to water your flowers? Listen to your plants—they’ll tell you! Here are some…
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To a lot of folks (yours truly included), nothing says “summer” like hanging baskets spilling over with colorful annuals. My…
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You can attract birds to your backyard by planting trees and shrubs that have the fruit, seeds, or berries they…
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Gardeners didn’t always have all the fancy chemical fertilizers that we tend to rely on these days. So they had…
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