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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 […]

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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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When thinking of a home flower garden, many of us have the image of a traditional cottage garden in our head: a lovely border and a profusion of colorful and scented blossoms, all in a casual and seemingly effortless arrangement. Don’t be fooled; that cottage garden takes some hard work.
 
It takes a while to build […]

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When some people think of a home garden, they envision a huge, smooth lawn, accented with trees and lovely bed and borders. However, for many of us the garden is a concrete or paved area without soil in sight.
 

A determined gardener should not be deterred in the least by a lack […]

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Available year-round, you will undoubtedly find your largest selection Perennials in the spring. Coincidentally, it’s the best time of year to purchase these plants, as you can easily examine the leaves and roots, and Perennials establish quickly after springtime planting.
 

You’ll find most herbaceous sold in containers; check that the container is undamaged, […]

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I think few gardeners would deny that a salad or meal containing homegrown produce picked that same day is one of the most satisfying dining and gardening experiences you can have. A productive garden needs a lot of work and attention but proves very rewarding.
 

You don’t have to go all-out from the start; […]

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The next time you dig a hole in your garden, look at a spadeful of dirt to see if you can identify the top two layers of soil: topsoil and subsoil. If you dig deep enough, you’ll hit the third layer, bedrock.
 
 

Topsoil is usually dark in color and is packed with nutrients, […]

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As society increasingly turns to “greener” environmental pursuits, gardening with a focus on the local wildlife has gained in popularity. You might think that a wildlife garden would be a great guiltfree chance let things run wild. In truth, a lot of time and effort goes into maintaining a successful wildlife garden. […]

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