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How-ToYour Year-Round Cheat Sheet to Seed Starting in the South
Seed catalog season is our favorite time of year. When it’s cold and rainy, nothing seems better than brewing a pot of hot tea and sitting down to review seed…
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How-ToHow to Selectively Prune Muhly Grasses in the Southern Plains
I’m a big fan of using muhly grasses (Muhlenbergia spp. and cvs., Zones 5–11) in Southern Plains gardens. They are native to our region, and their size and salient features…
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DesignThe Best of the Bee Balms
Every gardener has experienced love at first sight with at least one plant, but many of us have had more of a love-hate relationship with bee balm (Monarda spp. and…
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Sponsored ContentThe Right Pruning Tool – Does One Size Fit All?
One of the most challenging topics for many gardeners, whether new or experienced, is figuring out the right tool for the job. A common misconception is that one tool is…
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DesignGrowing Annuals from Seed in the Northeast
When it comes to starting seeds, terminology can often be confusing. The terms “hardy annuals” and “half-hardy annuals” often confound those of us who garden in the Northeast. We'll see…
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How-ToHow to Make Great Compost in the Southern Plains
One of the secrets to a successful, productive garden is compost. Although you can buy commercial compost in bags or in bulk from gardening stores, it’s easy and enjoyable to…
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How-ToPreventing and Repairing Winter Tree Damage in the Northern Plains
In the Northern Plains, we have a long season of heavy, wet snow and ice, which can cause significant damage to our shrubs and trees. With most plants in a…
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How-ToBarklice on Southeastern Shrubs and Trees
You’ve heard of getting head lice, but did you know your trees can get barklice? For me, anything with the word lice in the name sure sounds like bad news.…
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How-ToGrowing 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-ToGrowing Primroses from Seed in the Northeast
The benefits of raising one’s own primroses (Primula spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) from seed are many. The cost savings alone should be obvious, not to mention that most of…
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