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- Tussie Mussies & Lavender Bottles: Embracing Crafts from Gardening's Past
Tussie mussies and lavender bottles' delicate fragrances shielded and delighted the noses of the Victorians. Both are quite easy to make today. - Is That a Good Ladybug or a Bad Ladybug?
Ladybugs are some of the most lovable insects around. But did you know that some species might actually hurt your garden? - Bringing Color Theory to Your Garden
Every home gardener should have a basic knowledge of color theory. - Container Gardening: Big Results In Small Spaces
The Country Gardener, J.B. McGowan, offers some timely tips for container gardening - Phloem -- Philosophically Speaking
A text book journey yields a gentle reminder of the miraculous microcosm of our world inside a tiny plant - Oh Deer!
Good fences make good neighbors when deer move into the garden - Transplanting Trees
Tips on preparing trees and soil for a healthy new home - The Tour De Plants
How to get the most out of a garden tour - Developing A Landscaping Plan
Careful planning can increase your enjoyment of your property. - Go Out On A Limb To Care For Young Trees
Go out on a limb to care for young trees - Backyard Wetlands: Mini-marshes Can Provide Benefits Of Natural Wetlands
Backyard wetlands: Mini-marshes can provide benefits of natural wetlands - Don't Top That Tree
Don't top that tree - Bee Stings: The Need For Speed!
Bee stings: The need for speed! - A Real "trill:" Designing A Landscape To Attract Birds
A real "trill:" Designing a landscape to attract birds - Late Summer And Fall Are Times To Control Broadleaf Weeds
Late summer and fall are times to control broadleaf weeds - Growing Tasty Tomatoes
Growing tasty tomatoes - Well-rooted Advice For Tree Shoppers
Well-rooted advice for tree shoppers - If A Tree Falls In Your Neighbor's Yard, Does It Make A Lawsuit?
If a tree falls in your neighbor's yard, does it make a lawsuit? - Soil Samples Can Save Time And Money In Gardens
Soil samples can save time and money in gardens - Don't Throw Leaves And Plants Away -- Compost Them!
Don't throw leaves and plants away -- compost them! - Stop Crabgrass Before It Takes Over Your Lawn
Stop crabgrass before it takes over your lawn - A Slice Of Life: Starting Plants From Cuttings
A slice of life: Starting plants from cuttings - Seedy Business: Growing Plants From Seed
Seedy business: Growing plants from seed - Protecting Plants And Gardens From Deer And Rabbits
Late fall is the time to protect young trees and shrubs from deer and rabbits. - For Everything There Is A Season...
A time-line for common garden and yard tasks - Earwigs: A Common Warm Weather Nuisance (but Not In Your Ears)
Earwigs: A common warm weather nuisance (but not in your ears) - Fall-blooming Perennials Make Gardens Last Year-round
You live with your landscape 365 days a year. Why not get the most out of it? - Fighting Flies Year-round
Fighting flies year-round - Beautiful Flower Gardens Begin With The Soil
Beautiful flower gardens begin with the soil - Leave Grass Clippings On Lawn
Leave grass clippings on lawn - With Correct Headwear, Farmers Have It Made In The Shade
With correct headwear, farmers have it made in the shade - User-friendly Tools Take Strain Out Of Gardening
User-friendly tools take strain out of gardening - Houseplants Brought In For The Winter Need Special Attention
Houseplants brought in for the winter need special attention - Softened Water Can Be Hard On Indoor Plants
Softened water can be hard on indoor plants - Hazardous Trees: How To Spot Dangerous Or Declining Trees
Hazardous trees: How to spot dangerous or declining trees - Lady Bug, Lady Bug, Fly Away Home!
Lady Bug, Lady Bug, fly away home! - Revitalize Your Lawn: Fertilize
Revitalize your lawn: Fertilize - Lead Poisoning Still Threat To Health In Many Homes
Lead poisoning still threat to health in many homes - Before Digging Into The Garden Make Sure You Have The Right Tools
Before digging into the garden make sure you have the right tools - Lyme Disease: Here Are Tips On Avoiding Ticks In The Summer
Lyme disease: Here are tips on avoiding ticks in the summer - Holiday Plants: Blooms Can Last Longer With Proper Care
Holiday plants: Blooms can last longer with proper care - Choosing A Christmas Tree Is More Than An Ornamental Process
Finding the perfect tree can bring joy to your world, but check the tree thoroughly before buying. - Saying Goodbye To Lawn Moss
Saying goodbye to lawn moss - Lawn Mowers: An Early Season Safety Checklist
Keep safety in mind as lawn mowing season approaches. - Wild Mushrooms: Pickers Should Bring An Expert Along
Wild mushrooms: Pickers should bring an expert along - Ripe For The Picking: Tips On When You Should Harvest Vegetables
Ripe for the picking: Tips on when you should harvest vegetables - Christmas Blooms: No Peeking At The Poinsettias
With a little coaxing you can get your poinsettias and Christmas cacti to bloom for this holiday season - How To Maintain And Care For Backyard Ponds And Water Gardens
How to maintain and care for backyard ponds and water gardens - Preparation And Care Of Potted Plants
Preparation and care of potted plants - Winter Checklist: Don't Abandon The Yard And Garden
Winter checklist: Don't abandon the yard and garden - Bad Pruning Can Lead To Ugly Plants
Bad pruning can lead to ugly plants - Pruning Ornamentals Keeps Your Garden On The Cutting Edge
Pruning ornamentals keeps your garden on the cutting edge - Pruning Mature Trees: Methods And Concepts
Pruning mature trees: Methods and concepts - Backyard Ponds
A pond or water garden will likely become the focal point for all your backyard conservation. - Conserve Water: Create A Drought-resistant Landscape
Conserve water: Create a drought-resistant landscape - Safety With Small Tractors, Riding Mowers Begins Before You Mow The Grass
Safety with small tractors, riding mowers begins before you mow the grass - Plant The Right Tree In The Right Place
Plant the right tree in the right place - Cutting All Ties Is At The Root Of Good Plant Growth
Cutting all ties is at the root of good plant growth - Save Your Seeds For Next Year
Save your seeds for next year - Good Gardening Reading: The Fine Print On Seek Packages
Good gardening reading: The fine print on seek packages - Spring Starts In The Fall
Leaves are dropping. Cool weather is in the forecast. And for your lawn, now is the time to think spring. - From the Vase to the Dinner Plate
Edible flowers are fun to grow, and they can add a bit of zest to your dinner menu. - Is Your Lawn Broken? Here's How to Repair It
Old homes sometimes come with old lawns. If your lawn is looking scraggly, these tips can help you to restore it. - Paint It Black: Using Black Plants to Add Drama to Your Landscape
If you are looking for something truly different for your garden, you should consider planting some black flowers. - Rain Barrels for the Garden: Good for Your Plants, Good for Your Budget
Many homeowners are turning to rain barrels for water for their gardens. The barrels are an inexpensive way to cut down on your water usage. - Landscaping: Making the New Look Old
When landscaping around a new house, it is difficult to escape the "new house" look. Here are some easy ways to use trees and shrubs to give your yard a lived in feeling.
