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How-ToTips for Upcycling Garden Trash into Useful Tools
Winning tip: Another life for old hose carts I had two rusted-out hose carts. I disassembled them and realized they could be repurposed. After I painted them with Rustoleum, I zip-tied…
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DesignBest Gardening Books with Fresh Perspectives to Inspire and Instruct
Whether you're drawn to native trees, inventive garden designs, or sustainable landscaping, the right book can transform your gardening practice. This collection of must-read titles offers fresh insights for gardeners…
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Sponsored ContentHoliday Gift Ideas for Gardeners 2024
Looking for the perfect gift for the gardener in your life? Our Holiday Gift Guide for Gardeners is packed with thoughtful ideas that will delight any green thumb this season.…
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How-ToTips to Help You Squeeze More Out of Your Garden
Winning tip: Keep your hose from harming your delicate plants I find this works perfectly to prevent any injury or damage to my delicate plants when hauling hoses around the…
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DesignHow to Grow ‘White Cloud’ Muhly Grass, an Adaptable Native Grass
For some time, I’ve felt like Goldilocks in search of the perfect ornamental grass species: something that wasn’t too tall, too short, too colorful, with foliage that was just needle-like…
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Design4 Luck® Red Stripes White Variegated Clover Adds a Little Luck to Your Pots
While many gardeners might label white clover as a weed, this fast-filling, variegated selection is cute as a button in containers. With a mix of 3- and 4-palmate leaves, you’ll…
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DesignGrow ‘Bronze Peacock’ Rodgersia for Striking Foliage and Summer Blooms
I first met ‘Bronze Peacock’ rodgersia while touring private gardens in Portland, Oregon. I was immediately smitten and knew I had to have it. More than a decade (and four…
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DesignPlanting Plan for a Modern Makeover of a Suburban Yard
From coast to coast, you’ll find large swaths of postage-stamp properties, lovingly referred to as cookie-cutter homes, popularized during the 1950s postwar-era housing boom. Located just outside of city centers,…
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How-ToGarden Shoes to Keep You Going All Day Long
With a few thoughtful improvements, these are a step up from traditional rubber boots Tested by Matt Mattus The Men’s Harvester Tall Rubber Boots from Muck Boot Company are, first…
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How-ToBudget-Friendly Garden Hacks and Tips to Keep Things Organized
Winning tip: Handy garden tool tote Several years ago while shopping at a big-box store, I spotted this tote in the household-cleaning section. In addition to carrying cleaning supplies, it can…
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