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How-ToManaging Powdery Mildew in the Southeast
Powdery mildew can show up in a variety of plants in the Southeast, including trees, shrubs, perennials, and vegetables. The high humidity that we experience in the Southeast provides just…
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How-ToTips and Tricks for Growing Garlic
If you’ve been to a farmer’s market this July and August, no doubt you have feasted your eyes on gorgeous bulbs of garlic, freshly pulled from the earth just weeks…
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How-ToNine Tips for Propagating Houseplants Through Cuttings
Vegetative propagation, or taking cuttings, is often the best and only viable propagation method that home gardeners can use to make more of their favorite indoor plants. This method is…
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How-ToDividing Perennials Step-by-Step
Dividing perennials is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get more plants. Many perennials can be divided, but how and when should you do it? Here are three…
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How-ToBest of the Bush Clovers: Trial Plant Results
By the time August rolls around, I’m looking for something new in the garden to pique my interest. I’m not quite ready for fall plants to take their turn, so…
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How-ToTips to Improve Bush Clover Performance
Best location With bush clovers, full sun is best for heavy flower production and to maintain full-bodied habits. These plants are easy to grow in average to dry soil; good…
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How-ToTips About Pest Control, Window Boxes, Comfort, Protecting Sprouts, and Watering
Winning Tip: Protect those sprouts I was searching for a way to help protect young sprouts and encourage their growth. I had used plastic container collars before, but birds and…
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How-ToWhat Is Sheet Mulching and How Do You Do It?
If you’ve ever started a new garden from scratch, then you’ve probably had to convert some amount of lawn into a planting bed. There are several ways to eliminate turf,…
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How-ToTools for Tackling the Toughest Weeds
Two tools in one make this a versatile weed weapon A tool that I’m constantly turning to is my Barnel 15-inch combination cultivator/hoe. On one side of the forged head…
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Design6 Pro Gardening Tools That Home Gardeners Need Right Now
A home gardener faces many challenges– pests, a lack of time, unforeseen expenses . . . we could go on. But one challenge that is easily rectifiable is insider information…
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