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Grow your own garlic
Fall is the perfect time to plant garlic! Here’s how to choose quality seed garlic and how to plant the cloves in your garden.
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Gardeners of all levels have questions. There’s always more to learn.
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How to prune raspberries
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When to prune citrus trees
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Tall evergreen shrubs give structure and privacy to our landscapes. Use these stately shrubs as…
Vegetable Garden
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Lettuce is a common ingredient used in all sorts of recipes. However, even though these…
How to get rid of squash bugs
No gardener wants to deal with pests in the vegetable garden, but we all have…
Where to buy pumpkin seeds for planting in your garden
Wondering where to buy pumpkin seeds to plant in your vegetable garden? If you’re hoping…
Flower Garden
How to store dahlia tubers: the basics
Learn how to store dahlia tubers so that you can enjoy the beauty of dahlia flowers in your summer garden year after year!
10 best plants for hanging baskets in shade
The best plants for hanging baskets in shade are those that can produce lots of…
Where to plant a cherry tree
Time to decide where to plant a cherry tree? Fortunately there are only a few…
Indoor Plants
10 tips for growing avocado trees indoors
Avocado trees are commonly grown indoors because they are not cold hardy. While they are…
How often to water ZZ Plant
On lists of the most low-maintenance houseplants available, the humble ZZ Plant always appears near…
How to fertilize Money Tree
Money Trees, scientifically known as Pachira aquatica, are favored for their long leaves, braided stems,…
Herb Garden
How to save basil seeds
Wondering how to save basil seeds? These tiny seeds are easy to grow at home.…
Types of garlic: species, classes, and cultivars
Wondering which type of garlic to grow in your garden? Fortunately, there are quite a…
15+ garlic varieties to grow and enjoy
Wondering which kind of garlic to plant this fall? There are a surprising number of…
Fruit Plants
How to prune raspberries
When deciding how to prune raspberries, the first step is to figure out what variety/type…
When to prune citrus trees
If you’re growing one or more citrus trees in your backyard, pruning is a task…
How to grow a lemon tree
If you’re thinking about growing citrus trees, lemons are likely one of the first to…
