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How-ToFall Is a Natural Time for Organic Lawn Care
The centerpiece of a traditional American landscape has long been a verdant, weed-free expanse of lawn. But all too often conventional lawn care is achieved by applying an onslaught of…
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How-ToPest Alert: Watch Out for Zimmerman Pine Moth
First found in the United States in 1879, Zimmerman pine moth (Dioryctria zimmermani) is a small gray insect with zigzag lines of red and gray and a wingspan of 1…
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Design5 Common Garden Plants That Are Toxic
Southern California has many flowering plants that are often used for landscaping. But if you have young children or pets that are likely to put things in their mouths, be…
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How-ToThe Current State of American Chestnut Tree Conservation
Several times a year someone sends me a photo of a tree they believe to be an American chestnut (Castanea dentata, Zones 4–8). Frequently what they actually have sent is…
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How-ToHow to Help Perennials Bloom Longer into Summer
Enjoying the beauty of plants and flowers is the number one reason most of us love to garden, so it’s always fun to find new ways to help our plants…
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How-ToGrowing Peace Lilies: Care and Unique Cultivars
Peace lilies (Spathiphyllum spp. and cvs., Zones 11–12) are evergreen perennials native to much of Central America and Southeast Asia. But their glossy leaves and tan, spiky flowers surrounded by…
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DesignA Guide to Growing Reed Grasses: Best-Performing Varieties and Care
As native grasses such as little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium and cvs., Zones 3–9) and prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis and cvs., Zones 3–9) increasingly gain traction in gardens, exotics such as…
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How-ToTips on Cleaning a Water Feature, Defending Plants From Hungry Rabbits, and More
Winning Tip: I’m gonna wash that algae right outa my water feature A quick way to clean the algae out of a garden water feature after a long, dark, and…
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How-To4 Ways to Get More Compost
My grandmother taught me that you cannot just take from a garden; you must always give back and care for the soil. This is a lesson I apply to any…
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How-ToHow to Help Birds Survive in Winter
Our gardens can be valuable habitats for birds, providing nutritious food, nesting sites, and life-saving shelter, especially during the coldest months when overwintering birds are challenged. If we are mindful…
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