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How-ToMulches to Conserve Moisture
When spring is as cold and wet as this one has been, it can be hard to imagine the soil will ever dry out. But here in the Northeast, we…
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How-ToBest Sources for Native Trees in Central Texas
Fortunately for the gardening community of Central Texas, there are a number of excellent nurseries that offer native trees. The following are a few of my favorites that offer quality…
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How-ToCare Tips for Drought-Deciduous Native Plants
As the rains end and June gloom rolls by, things start to dry up in the garden, and many of your favorite drought-deciduous native plants, such as ‘Bee’s Bliss’ salvia…
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How-ToGardening for Caterpillars
For so many years, the focus of gardening has been on growing food and flowers. Now we’re thinking beyond what we want for ourselves to what our gardens can do…
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How-ToCaring for Camellias
Spring has arrived, and we are on our way to summer, so most gardeners are not thinking about their camellias (Camellia spp. and cvs., Zones 6-10). However, May and June,…
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How-ToKeep an Eye Out for Allium Leafminer
Spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is getting a lot of attention as the latest big pest threat in the Mid-Atlantic, but it’s not the only new and serious problem to pop up…
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How-ToAttracting Pollinators to Your Garden
Is your garden buzzing with excitement this time of year? Ours definitely is, and it's not just from our giggles of delight but from the hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies busily…
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How-ToField Trip Notes: Big Ideas and Achievable Goals at Resilient Landscape Symposium
There’s nothing like a good symposium with a group of antsy gardeners to provide motivation and inspiration for the upcoming gardening season. The University of Wisconsin’s Allen Centennial Gardens recently…
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How-ToWrap Up the Spring Garden and Get Ready for Summer
Weather in the Mountain States can be unpredictable. Okay, maybe that is downplaying it. Let’s call it what it is: weather whiplash. We wear layers to deal with this weather,…
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How-ToWhat’s the Deal with the Chelsea Chop?
Pretty much any gardening book that’s worth its salt mentions the Chelsea Chop—but most do only that. The introduction of the concept is usually followed by some variation of this…
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