If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Like photography or woodworking, you can never own too many tools for hobby gardening. And like other hobbies, owning the right suite of garden tools determine if you achieve worthwhile results.
Here are the indispenable tools we recommend for your garden […]

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As summer brings the double punch of high temperatures and low rain to many parts of the country, a smart gardener steps up his or her game, too. Check out these tips for a long-blooming summer border:
 
Deadhead regularly. Remove the flowers off your plants after they fade, usually with a small pair of […]

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You may have a lovely pond in your backyard, filled with fish and eye-catching water plants. However, sometimes we spend so much time on what goes into our water features that we may not give as much thought to what can be done with the perimeter.
 

Here are some plants that will thrive at […]

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Gardeners in seaside locations encounter a unique set of challenges, including salty spray; drying winds; sandy soil that may lack nutrients; and (in Zones 5-6) cold winter weather.

 
Salt can be damaging in a variety of ways. It stunts plant growth and can sear foliage. The damaging effects of salt cannot be neutralized […]

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There is a growing interest in home gardening with heirloom plants. The term refers to varieties that are usually at least a half-century old and have been open-pollinated to produce seeds with the same traits as the parent plants.
 

Heirloom seeds can be varieties that have been grown in your particular area by your […]

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As we get into the heart of the growing season, here are some quick tips for all gardeners:
 

Plan carefullly when selecting plants. Before it goes into your garden, make sure you consider size, speed of growth and aggression. You don’t want to throw off the balance of your bed or border with […]

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Ornamental grasses are sometimes overlooked in gardens in favor of showier blossoming plants. Although these low-maintenance plants provide color and interest throughout the spring and summer, they really hit their peak at the end of the season. As summer comes to an end, ornamental grasses develop seed heads and color beautifully.
 

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Most gardeners dream of lovely and eye-catching beds filled with vibrant colors. You can have this lovely feature in your garden, but keep a few tips in mind.
Different colors can compete for attention, so beds with three or more colors look best when other distractions are kept to a minimum.
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A mixed border usually refers to a combination of annuals, perennials, with some flowering vines, shrubs, bulbs, and/or dwarf trees. Plant collectors love mixed borders, as they allow the collector to show off a diverse selection of plants. Gardeners who have small planting areas also appreciate mixed borders as an opportunity to […]

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Whether you live in a desert climate or just want to conserve water, here are some tips to help you create water-efficient beds and borders:
Plan before planting. Create high, moderate and low water use zones and group your plants accordingly.
Select the right plants for a drought climate. Also, be sure to plant […]

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