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How To Reuse Plastic Plant Pots: Clever Ways To Recycle & Upcycle Old Containers
With 30 million tons of plastic in our landfills, it’s worth spending a bit of time to brainstorm ways to get creative with plastic.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is A Seed? These Basic Seed Facts Will Help You Grow Better Plants
They are the basis of a lot of our spring planting, but what are seeds? We take for granted these amazing little powerhouses, but no longer! Read on to learn more about seeds.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Grow And Care For Amur Maackia: Everything You Need To Know
Amur Maackia is a delightful tree that’s not fussy or difficult to grow. It stays small and adds a beautiful bit of color to the landscape in the fall.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Kill Weeds In Fall To Prevent Them In Next Year’s Garden
Practicing fall weed control in the garden will help prevent the pesky invaders from cropping up next spring when they are vigorous and harder to deal with.
By Susan Albert
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Do Your Bit For Butterfly Migration: Grow These 8 Plants For Migrating Butterflies
Learn what plants are best for migrating butterflies. These flowering plants will have beautiful blooms and will help migrating butterflies along their journey.
By Tonya Barnett
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When And How To Harvest Snapdragon Seeds For Years Of Blooms
Learn how to harvest snapdragon seeds to replenish those frilly, familiar garden flowers for everything from weddings to beautiful bouquets on your table.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Build A Dead Hedge: Turn Garden Waste Into An Easy, Eco-Friendly Fence
A dead hedge fence can be beautiful, and it’s super eco-friendly. Recycle your yard trimmings and prunings to build a practical fence with multiple benefits.
By Teo Spengler
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October To-Do List: Essential Gardening Jobs To Do This Month
Your October gardening to-do list is here! These are the top tasks to complete this month in every region across the US.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Store Okra After Picking
Learn how to store fresh okra for up to a year by canning or freezing the harvest. For short-term storage it can go in the refrigerator for two or three days.
By Susan Albert