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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 gardeningPhloem -- Philosophically Speaking A text book journey yields a gentle reminder of the miraculous microcosm of our world inside a tiny plantOh Deer! Good fences make good neighbors when deer move into the gardenTransplanting Trees Tips on preparing trees and soil for a healthy new homeThe Tour De Plants How to get the most out of a garden tourDeveloping 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 treesBackyard Wetlands: Mini-marshes Can Provide Benefits Of Natural Wetlands Backyard wetlands: Mini-marshes can provide benefits of natural wetlandsDon't Top That Tree Don't top that treeBee 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 birdsLate Summer And Fall Are Times To Control Broadleaf Weeds Late summer and fall are times to control broadleaf weedsGrowing Tasty Tomatoes Growing tasty tomatoesWell-rooted Advice For Tree Shoppers Well-rooted advice for tree shoppersIf 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 gardensDon'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 lawnA Slice Of Life: Starting Plants From Cuttings A slice of life: Starting plants from cuttingsSeedy Business: Growing Plants From Seed Seedy business: Growing plants from seedProtecting 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 tasksEarwigs: 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-roundBeautiful Flower Gardens Begin With The Soil Beautiful flower gardens begin with the soilLeave Grass Clippings On Lawn Leave grass clippings on lawnWith Correct Headwear, Farmers Have It Made In The Shade With correct headwear, farmers have it made in the shadeUser-friendly Tools Take Strain Out Of Gardening User-friendly tools take strain out of gardeningHouseplants Brought In For The Winter Need Special Attention Houseplants brought in for the winter need special attentionSoftened Water Can Be Hard On Indoor Plants Softened water can be hard on indoor plantsHazardous Trees: How To Spot Dangerous Or Declining Trees Hazardous trees: How to spot dangerous or declining treesLady Bug, Lady Bug, Fly Away Home! Lady Bug, Lady Bug, fly away home!Revitalize Your Lawn: Fertilize Revitalize your lawn: FertilizeLead Poisoning Still Threat To Health In Many Homes Lead poisoning still threat to health in many homesBefore Digging Into The Garden Make Sure You Have The Right Tools Before digging into the garden make sure you have the right toolsLyme Disease: Here Are Tips On Avoiding Ticks In The Summer Lyme disease: Here are tips on avoiding ticks in the summerHoliday Plants: Blooms Can Last Longer With Proper Care Holiday plants: Blooms can last longer with proper careChoosing 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 mossLawn 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 alongRipe For The Picking: Tips On When You Should Harvest Vegetables Ripe for the picking: Tips on when you should harvest vegetablesChristmas Blooms: No Peeking At The Poinsettias With a little coaxing you can get your poinsettias and Christmas cacti to bloom for this holiday seasonHow To Maintain And Care For Backyard Ponds And Water Gardens How to maintain and care for backyard ponds and water gardensPreparation And Care Of Potted Plants Preparation and care of potted plantsWinter Checklist: Don't Abandon The Yard And Garden Winter checklist: Don't abandon the yard and gardenBad Pruning Can Lead To Ugly Plants Bad pruning can lead to ugly plantsPruning Ornamentals Keeps Your Garden On The Cutting Edge Pruning ornamentals keeps your garden on the cutting edgePruning Mature Trees: Methods And Concepts Pruning mature trees: Methods and conceptsBackyard 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 landscapeSafety With Small Tractors, Riding Mowers Begins Before You Mow The Grass Safety with small tractors, riding mowers begins before you mow the grassPlant The Right Tree In The Right Place Plant the right tree in the right placeCutting All Ties Is At The Root Of Good Plant Growth Cutting all ties is at the root of good plant growthSave Your Seeds For Next Year Save your seeds for next yearGood Gardening Reading: The Fine Print On Seek Packages Good gardening reading: The fine print on seek packagesSpring 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.