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  • Smiling Father Mother And Son Pet And Play With Smooth

    Gardening Without Gas

    Even if it’s a great idea to reduce the pollution, noise, and hassle associated with gasoline power, is it possible to keep a beautiful, healthy yard without gas powered tools?

  • Woman Cut A Bouquet Of Hydrangea Flowers With Pruning Scissors

    Hydrangea Pruning 101

    How and when to cut back hydrangeas for vigorous growth and beautiful blooms. By: Mark Wolfe   Given a favorable…

  • Two Farmers Plant Tomato Seedlings In A Field

    Proper Plant Spacing and Why it Matters

    By Kim Toscano Give new plants the best possible start through careful placement in the garden. When spring fever strikes…

  • The Gardener Planted Bulbs Of Flowers To The Ground Work

    After-Bloom Bulb Care

    Flower bulbs certainly put on a spectacular show, but once the blooms begin to fade, many flower bulbs quickly become something of an eyesore. What’s a gardener to do? Fortunately, after-bloom bulb care is quite simple. The key is to let Mother Nature work her magic.

  • Strangely Shaped Tree Crowns Against The Blue Sky Trees Cut

    Pruning Tips for Healthier Trees

    Use these tree pruning techniques every time you prune to protect yourself and your trees. Focus your efforts on damaged, diseased, and dead limbs to keep trees looking and growing their best.

  • Compost Bin With Food Scraps And Grass Cuttings

    3 Steps to Making the Best Compost

    By Joseph Truini   As the calendar ushers in another winter, you’re probably not spending a lot of time thinking…

  • Spring Blooming Dogwood Blossoms And Moss On Sunny Day

    Winter Bouquets: Forcing Woody Cuttings to Bloom Indoors

      By Kim Toscano   Dormant branches yield beautiful blooms when brought indoors during winter.   Enjoy fresh blooms from…

  • Worker With A Hose Is Spraying Ecowool Insulation In The Roof

    6 Pro Tips for Insulating Your Attic

    Few homeowners realize that the very most important place to insulate is the attic floor. And that’s an issue because attic floors are often woefully lacking in insulation.

  • Common Heather Calluna Vulgaris In Flower Pot Covered With Snow

    What To Plant In Winter

    If you’re thinking about adding a few garden specimens during the traditional “off” season, read on. We will take a look at what to plant in winter and how to plan for success this time of year.

  • Doe A Dear A Young Female Mule Deer (odocoileus Hemionus)

    How To Deer Proof Your Yard For Winter

    Deer are hungry and our densely planted yards can be an all-you-can-eat buffet. Examine the most effective ways to deer proof your yard.