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The best drought-tolerant plants

By Alicia French on May 22, 2012

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If you live in a hot and dry climate, keeping your garden lush can add up to big water bills at the end of the month. Several plants...
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The best plants for shade

By Alicia French on May 18, 2012

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If your yard is privy to big shady trees, your garden may be lacking a little color. Most brightly colored flowers rely on at least...
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How houseplants contribute to health and happiness

By Laura Carson Miller on May 11, 2012

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We all know houseplants are pretty to look at, but did you know they offer health and wellness benefits as well? Having houseplants...
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Create a garden filled with butterflies

By Alicia French on May 8, 2012

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Truth be told, butterflies don’t offer any major benefit to your garden but they are pretty to look at. They are generally...
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Best ornamental grasses

By Kori Ellis on Apr 30, 2012
Ornamental grasses are low-maintenance and can add height, color and texture to your garden. They can be used as groundcover, for...
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Get the most edible garden out of a small space

By Karen Miner on Apr 26, 2012

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Do you think your patio is too small for a garden? Think again. With the right plants and some space-saving design ideas, you can...
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The basics of companion gardening

By Alicia French on Apr 24, 2012

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Between pests, weeds, fertilizers and fungus, organic gardening can be a challenge. Once you’ve tried it, you soon realize why it...
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Container gardening

By Nichole Beaudry on Apr 18, 2012

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You don't need a huge patch of earth to create a beautiful garden. We’ve rounded up our favorite containers to hold your movable...
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Grow a garden for the cocktail lover

By Alicia French on Apr 11, 2012

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If you're the type of person who's more likely to drink a martini than eat a salad, you might think that a backyard garden is out of...
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How to get rid of garden slugs

By Kori Ellis on Apr 5, 2012
Slugs are soft, slimy creatures (snails without the shell) that can wreak havoc on your garden. If you have a problem with garden...
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5 Food items that will help your garden grow

By Alicia French on Apr 3, 2012

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We all know that throwing food scraps in a compost bin is a great way to fertilize our gardens, but not everyone has room for a...
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DIY window box garden

By Tana Johnson on Mar 26, 2012

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April is National Garden Month, and there's no better way to enjoy fresh vegetables, fruits and herbs in season than with your own...
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The best perennials for your garden

By Alicia French on Mar 20, 2012

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Gardening is not only time-consuming but it can also be pricey. Make the most of your time and money by planting perennials that...
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Tips to grow your own lettuce garden

By Patricia Conte on Mar 16, 2012

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Have you noticed even the slightest change in the weather? This might be the perfect time to get your lettuce garden on!
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Create a pest-free garden

By Alicia French on Mar 12, 2012

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One of the biggest frustrations for novice and expert gardeners alike are pests. Deer, rabbits and insects can wreak havoc on our...
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How to build a basic raised-bed garden

By Patricia Conte on Feb 29, 2012

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Even if you live somewhere with just a small backyard, you can enjoy your very own garden. A raised-bed garden is great for small...
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Top 5 tips for transplanting your garden

By Laura Carson Miller on Feb 23, 2012

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Sometimes a plant requires a move -- maybe it's outgrown its current pot or perhaps you’ve purchased a brand-new pot for a...
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How to grow seeds indoors

By Melissa Dunlap on Jan 19, 2012

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It might still be the dead of winter, but spring is just around the corner. Get a jumpstart on your garden by learning how to grow...
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Creating an indoor herb garden

By Claire Gallam on Jan 11, 2012
During the winter months, it's hard not to get down when all you see when you look outside your window is a gray sky, gray earth and...
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6 Houseplants you can keep alive

By Laura Willard on Sep 14, 2011

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Just because you don't have a green thumb doesn't mean you can't have houseplants. Check out our list of six houseplants that anyone...

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