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Photo by Nonpareilpearl via Wikimedia Commons I look forward to the vivid burgundy vase-like

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Photo by the National Garden Bureau Want to have more control over growing conditions and en

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Photo by Pixabay Whether your garden is formal or informal, the addition of an espalier, tra

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Ellen Snyder, First Spear of Spring Yep, asparagus is good for you, so even if you don’t gro

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Growing herbs in containers or a small space is so easy—and who likes paying for a package of herbs from the grocery store every time you need a few sprigs or leaves.If the meals at your house have been a littl

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Learn how to make old-fashioned hollyhock doll out of flowers, a delightful children’s craft for the spring

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Beautifully painting a flower pot might seem like a daunting task, but the easy sponge technique allows any

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All-natural homemade treatments can help you not to break the bank, especially with these easy and helpful

Companion planting tips to improve your gardens growth.

Photo from Fungus Guy: Wikimedia Commons The age-old practice of companion planting is based

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Give your plants more room with a large pot. Flowerpot photo by Pixabay Container gardening

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Lettuce and beets grow well in partial shade.Lettuce and beetroot photo by Pixabay Below are garden plans for partial shade. After you review the examples below, enjoy hundreds more garden plans with a free 7-day tr

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Photo by Ascending the Giants: Wikimedia Commons The black walnut tree is one of our most va

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If you are thinking of adding a new flowering shrub to your landscape, why not consider a highbush blueberr

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Using mulch helps to reduce weeding time. Photo by Thinkstock Using low-maintenance landscap

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A window box adds charm and a splash of color to this home. Photo by Thinkstock When plantin