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Vinegar For Garden Use: Making Homemade Vinegar Rooting Hormone
Using apple cider vinegar as a rooting hormone is a safe and natural way to weaken the outer coating of seeds, making for faster germination.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Digging Into Different No-Till Gardening Methods – Which One Is Right For You?
No-till gardening methods are trending, and for good reasons. Do yourself and the Earth a favor by learning some easy alternatives to tilling garden soil.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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12 Insider Tips Garden Center Employees Want Shoppers To Know
Shop for plants like a pro! As a former garden center manager with 20 years experience, here's the insider advice I wish all gardeners knew.
By Amy Draiss
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Cottage Garden Plants For Shade: Add Whimsy To Quiet Corners
A sunny garden often has shady corners. If you’re looking for cottage garden plants for shade, there are some beauties that will thrive in those spots.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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7 Planting Mistakes That Will Spoil Seedlings & Tender Plants
Seedlings and young plants need tender loving care when transplanting to the garden. Avoid these common errors to ensure healthy growth.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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7 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas To Totally Transform Your Outdoor Space
First impressions count! Learn about some front yard landscaping ideas to create a lasting impression in front of your home.
By Teo Spengler
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Backyard Landscaping Ideas On A Budget – 6 Ways To Transform Your Yard For Cheap
If you need backyard landscaping ideas on a budget, there’s a plethora of great ideas that won’t break the bank.
By Teo Spengler
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Attract More Monarchs: 8 Best Flowers For Monarch Butterflies
Creating a floral haven for pollinators is one of life’s joys – and monarchs are some of the most precious. Here are the best flowers for monarch butterflies
By Tonya Barnett
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No-Till Vegetable Gardening: The Easiest Way To Start A Vegetable Garden
A no till vegetable garden seems too easy to be true, but it works. It’s an eco-friendly method that makes sense.
By Amy Grant
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Support California Dogface Butterfly: Do More For Zerene Eurydice
Would you like to know how to support California’s state insect? We explain the vital pollinating role of the California dogface butterfly and how to help it in your backyard
By Teo Spengler
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How To Turn Your Garden Into A Certified Wildlife Habitat
You can make your garden an official haven for wildlife. Here's how.
By Amy Grant
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Bee Cups For Gardens: How To Add A Pollinator Water Station
Support bees and butterflies by adding a water station to your garden. Choose from DIY solutions to stylish designs that will add to the charm of the space.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Pollinator Garden Certification Guide: Turn Your Yard Into An Official Pollinator Preserve
You can get a pollinator garden certification by making your yard or garden a safe haven for pollinators with food, water and shelter.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Boost Your Wildlife Gardening Credentials With 8 Eco-Friendly Certifications
Be an Earth champion and check out some eco-friendly certifications for your yard, garden or property.
By Teo Spengler
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6 Special Mother’s Day Ideas For Moms Who Love To Garden
As you look for mother’s day ideas, think flowers, plants and gardening help, or make a terrarium or a sweet garden stepping stone.
By Amy Grant
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9 Simple Vegetable Garden Fence Ideas To Protect Your Produce
You work hard in your garden. Protect it with 9 vegetable garden fence ideas to prevent having to share your produce with local wildlife.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Turn Your Yard Into A Wildlife Habitat: 10 Easy Ways To Make A Wildlife Sanctuary
You may be dreaming about ways to turn your yard into a wildlife habitat. We say, follow your dreams!
By Teo Spengler