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How-ToRoot Washing: Why and How to Wash Roots
By now you’ve undoubtedly heard fellow gardeners talking about “root washing” their trees, shrubs, or even perennials before planting. The thought of removing all the protective coverings from the root…
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How-ToSeedling Aftercare
Once your seeds have germinated, how do you give your young plants the best possible start? Read the Science of Seed Starting. Keep a careful watch. We can help seeds…
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How-ToThe Science of Seed Starting
Seeds are little miracles that transform the world. In the wild, these tiny amalgamations of DNA can be stored away for years, waiting for the right conditions to turn a…
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How-ToEuphorbia Care and Quirks
Euphorbias, commonly known as spurges, are very easy to grow. They all need at least six hours of full sun, but more is generally better. Plants that don’t get enough…
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How-ToHow to Propagate Euphorbia
Most of the evergreen types of euphorbias will self-sow when the correct conditions present themselves. New seedlings can be removed from the plant when young. The non-evergreen types can be…
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How-ToThe Dos and Don’ts of Pruning Euphorbia
Euphorbia growth is either caulescent (having stems above ground all year) or acaulescent (having only seasonal stems above ground). A third group of spurges, less common, stays woody year-round. These…
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DesignGardening Gift Ideas for Northern Plains Gardeners
Whether we consider ourselves to be gardening nerds, enthusiasts, hobbyists, or even beginners, we are always looking for ways to boost our horticultural game. New reference materials, identifiable labeling techniques,…
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DesignGardening Gift Ideas for Northwestern Gardeners
Another trip around the sun is almost done! As I sat down to write this post about great holiday gifts for your favorite gardener, I was a bit stumped. While…
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DesignGardening Gift Ideas for Southern Gardeners
Some of the best gifts I’ve been given are garden related; they have upgraded my time in the garden through their usefulness, quality, or innovation. Countless new garden products emerge…
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DesignGardening Gift Ideas for Midwest Gardeners
The gift-giving season is a great time for gardeners. It’s a time to reflect on your favorite tools and on tips from the past year and how to share them…
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