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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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How-ToHow to Treat Verticillium Wilt
On your morning commute this spring, did you notice a magnolia tree (Magnolia spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) that only had the left half of its canopy flush out? Did…
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How-ToWhat Are the Differences Between Synthetic and Organic Pest and Disease Products?
How you manage garden pests and diseases is a personal choice, and there are many management philosophies. Two of the most common methodologies are integrated pest management (IPM) and organic…
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How-ToLearn to Spot and Treat Summer Plant Diseases
Gardeners are observant, and when a favorite plant is struggling, we tend to take notice. Knowing how to respond, however, is another matter entirely. Some folks head to the garden…
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How-To3 Dependable Garden Trowels That Get the Job Done
This three-pointed trowel doubles as a garden fork Tested by Marti Neely, FAPLD A tough trowel is a valued friend for every gardener. I was delighted to discover the DeWit…
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How-ToWhat Is Oak Wilt and How Do You Treat It?
Oak wilt kills hundreds of thousands of oaks (Quercus spp. and cvs. Zones 3–11) in the Midwest and beyond every year, but what is it? Oak wilt is caused by a…
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How-ToEuropean Earwigs: How to ID Them, Spot Their Damage, and Protect Your Garden
Summer is here! Vegetable gardens have yielded the first tomatoes of the season, perennial borders are overflowing with colorful blooms, fruit is ripening in the orchards, and rose bushes are…
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How-ToTips for Attending Local Plant Sales
Across North America, spring and summer mean that it's time to buy new plants for the garden, and while there are plenty of great nurseries and garden centers, real plant…
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