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Design5 Bold Plants With Stunning Structure
An interesting, structural layout like the one in this garden deserves interesting, structural plants. The following selections, which grow in prominent areas of the zigzag bed, provide bold accents through…
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DesignWhat Gardening Region Am I In?
Let’s talk about regions and zones On FineGardening.com, there are two ways to get a sense of what plants can survive where: zones and regions. The below map showcases how…
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How-To15 Great Herbs to Start From Seed
No garden is complete without herbs. Not only are they attractive plants, but they also taste phenomenal. Herbs can be either annual (like dill or cilantro), or perennial (like sage…
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How-ToHow to Grow Tasty Tomatoes From Seed
A long-standing myth among tomato lovers is that home-grown tomatoes taste the best. But it’s the variety of the tomatoes that actually influences the taste, not whether they’re grown on…
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DesignSeed-Starting Glossary
What does that mean? Lots of terms, classifications, and techniques are tossed around in casual conversation about seed starting. Some you may already know, but others may puzzle you. Here…
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How-ToBuild Your Own Indoor Worm Farm
In keeping with Murphy’s Law, it seemed that whenever it was time to take the kitchen scraps out to my backyard compost pile, it was raining or snowing or was…
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How-ToGarden Math: Calculating the Area and Depth of Your Garden
From fertilizer to mulch and paving stones to plants, too much of a good thing can mean, at best, unused material stored in the garage and, at worst, dead plants.…
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How-ToGarden Glossary: Gardening Terms Beginners Should Know
Here are some common gardening terms you may run across as you explore garden centers and plan your garden. Understanding what each term means will help you to pick the…
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DesignBehind the Scenes at Fine Gardening
Here at Fine Gardening, the staff wear many hats. Our editors are photographers, script writers, test garden managers, and audiovisual engineers. Associate editor Carol Collins has one additional title as well:…
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DesignReliable Performers for the Southern Plains
We all want the newest, jazziest plants available, but a garden is not complete without a backbone of infallible plants that provide interest whether your new investments flourish or fail.…
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