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How-To
6 Ways to Make Great Compost
Closed bins, pit composting, open bins, tumblers, piling, or vermicomposting: which method is best for you?
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Design
15 Tips for Designing a Better Garden
A garden designer offers advice for creating enjoyable, livable garden spaces
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How-To
How to Avoid Staking Plants
Minimize the need to prop up perennials with these four simple strategies
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How-To
Making the Most of Mulch
John C. Fech answers frequently asked questions on mulch types and time of application
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How-To
How to Easily Make More Shrubs
Layering, an easy propagation technique, is a three-step process that lets the plant do most of the work
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Design
Design Theory: How Many Plants Do You Need?
The key to a design’s success is understanding how many plants to use and how to arrange them
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How-To
How Is Your Soil Texture?
Healthy soil starts with the right proportion of sand, silt, and clay
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How-To
Basics of Soil Testing
Depending on your soil's native fertility, your plants may perform for years without needing additional fertilizer. But sooner or later, they'll show their unhappiness by displaying stunted growth and/or off-color…