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How-ToGrowing Artichokes in the Northeast
The artichoke that is cultivated as a vegetable is a variety of cardoon (Cynara cardunculus, Zones 7–10), or artichoke thistle, a thistle-type perennial in the sunflower family that’s native to…
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How-ToHow to Build a Bird-Feeder Wreath
In winter, food can be hard for birds to come by. Using materials from your yard, you can make a wreath that both feeds them and looks good while doing…
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How-ToTip: How to Photograph Your Garden
Taking a photo in a garden is tricky, and more often than not, it doesn’t come out looking as good as you know your garden really is. Follow a few…
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How-ToDrainage Solutions for Heavy Clay Soil
I recently renovated my courtyard, carefully double digging the clay soil and adding plenty of organic matter. When heavy spring rains arrived, I discovered I had created a giant bathtub.…
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How-ToPruning Shrubs for Winter Color
As winter wears on in the Mid-Atlantic, tasks in the garden are few and far between. However, one task that always remains is pruning. Winter is the perfect time to…
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DesignEpisode 104: Plants for Winter Interest
If you live in the Northeast, Mountain West, or Midwest, your idea of winter interest is certainly different from, say, a gardener's living in the South. Those of us who…
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Sponsored ContentGardening Buyer’s Guide 2022
I don't know about you, but I'm ready to get outside and get my hands into the warm dirt. Gardening season can't come soon enough this year. In the meantime,…
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How-ToProtecting Your Garden from Hungry Critters
Whether you dwell in the city, suburbs, or countryside, critters are likely to adore the fruits of your garden labor. While small animals such as gophers, rats, mice, squirrels, and…
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DesignHow to Avoid Getting a Flawed Plant
When a new plant is only trialed in a pot, you can’t truly see how it reacts to real-life garden conditions. Or when all you have to go on as…
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How-ToLesser-Known Methods of Propagation Beyond Stem Cuttings
While stem cuttings are the most popular method of propagation, plants can be propagated by other means. Root: Some woodies, such as sassafras (Sassafras albidum, Zones 4–9) and sumac (Rhus…
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