Propagation - Page 4 of 16 - Fine Gardening
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How-To
Propagating Natives by Seed in the Mid-Atlantic
As information about growing native plants becomes more available to home gardeners, it’s hard to find a reason not to grow them. I talked to Leslie French about propagating native…
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Design
The Easy Way to Divide Plants in Pots
It’s the time of year when those of us in gardening mode are looking for smart, effective ways to save money at the nursery. We all know that feeling of…
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How-To
Growing Sweet Peas in the South
Growing up, Jason spent a lot of his summers in England with his grandparents. One of his favorite things to do there was to visit flower shows. There would be…
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How-To
Propagating Native Plants From Seed in the Mountain West
When I think about growing plants from seed, I usually think about my vegetable garden. I direct-sow many types of these seeds, such as beans, carrots, and squash. I follow…
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How-To
The Ins and Outs of Molinia
Naming issues Research at Kew Gardens in England established that the different foliar traits of Molinia caerulea ssp. caerulea and M. caerulea ssp. arundinacea are cultural rather than genetic, which…
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Design
Learn How to Support Soil Life
The vitality and resiliency of every garden depends on plants interacting with a vast array of insects, fungi, and microorganisms, especially those that make their homes in the soil. Through…
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Design
Watering Ways | Letter From the Editor
It’s hard to overestimate the importance of watering. It’s my favorite thing to do in the garden, and not just because I can do it with a drink in my…
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How-To
Southeast June Garden To-Do List
Divide bearded irises. If your garden includes good old-fashioned bearded irises (Iris × germanica, Zones 4–9), ask yourself when you last divided your clumps. If it’s been longer than five…
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How-To
How to Direct-Sow Veggies
Even though I consider myself a thrifty shopper, I often leave the grocery store feeling a lot lighter in the wallet. I just won’t compromise on some things, like healthy,…
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