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Cheap Fence Ideas For A Pretty And Private Yard
You don’t need to spend a fortune to box in your garden. Take these cheap fencing ideas for your garden and budget and run with them.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Attract Cardinals – Get Beautiful Songbirds Flocking To Your Yard
The northern cardinal is a national treasure and a delight to spot in the garden, nesting in shrubbery and flitting between feeders. Discover how to attract this beloved songbird by providing the right food, shelter, and water.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Do Chickens Eat Bugs? Using Poultry As Organic Pest Control
Chickens seek and destroy bugs, making them a gardener's best friend. For garden pest control, fresh eggs and great companionship, try raising chickens.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Planting For Chickens: Why You Should Plant A Chicken Garden
If you’ve never considered planting for chickens, this is your chance to enjoy their joyful benefits. We show you how to make an easy chicken garden
By Amy Grant
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Why You Should Plant A Chicken Garden & How To Get Started
Consider planting for chickens when planning your garden. Chicken gardens are enjoying a burst of popularity for being practical and beneficial.
By Amy Grant
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Why It's Time To Raise Ducks For The Garden – Move Over, Chickens!
Others might call you quackers, but if you get some ducks for the garden, you can enjoy a host of plot-friendly benefits. Just follow our expert guide to make the most of these unique creatures
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Dark Home Exterior? Choose The Right Plants With Our Expert Dark House Landscaping Tips
If the front or back of your house is very dark, what are the implications for the plants you grow? We reveal how understanding dark house landscaping can help you pick the right plants
By Susan Albert
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14 Easter Table Decor Ideas Using Spring Flowers
Gather seasonal flowers from the garden and use them to create table settings, centerpieces, and unique decorations – for the most beautiful Easter celebration.
By Melanie Griffiths
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11 Invasive Plants You Should Never Buy At The Garden Center
They might tempt you with pretty flowers or unique foliage, but invasive plants should be treated with extreme caution. Learn the most common silent invaders to avoid when visiting the garden center.
By Amy Draiss
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Regional Garden Tasks – Southern Gardening In September
As summer draws to an end, we think of clean-up in the garden and get ready for winter days that are soon to arrive. Plan your September garden chores for the southeast.
By Becca Badgett
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Common Zone 8 Weeds – How To Get Rid Of Weeds In Zone 8
Weeds thrive in a diverse range of growing conditions, especially mild climates like USDA plant hardiness zone 8.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Sustainable Seed Starting Tips: 10 Easy, Eco-Friendly Ideas
Sustainable seed starting is just one way to be a good Earth citizen. Saving seeds and practicing eco-friendly seed starting is easy and fun.
By Amy Grant
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4 Plants You Shouldn’t Prune In Spring: Key Ornamentals To Leave Alone
There are certain plants you shouldn’t prune in spring. It may be tempting to cut them back during your spring cleanup, but you may be sacrificing flowers.
By Teo Spengler
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Gardening For Better Water: How Gardening Affects Water Supply
Most gardeners aren’t aware of how gardening affects our water supply. Learn how this happens, and how you might improve your gardening practices for better water conservation.
By Teo Spengler
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Mulch Weed Control and Tips On Getting Rid Of Weed Growth In Mulch
Weed control is one of the primary reasons for applying mulch, yet pesky weeds may persist, even through a carefully applied layer of bark chips or pine needles. What should you do if you've got weeds coming up in mulch in spite of your best intentions? Click here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Free Stones For Landscaping: Best Places To Find Them
It’s fun to find sources for free stones and landscaping rocks. You may be surprised at who might thank you for taking them away for free.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Why Is Biodiversity Important For Gardeners?
Why practice biodiversity in your garden? Learn why it’s important and how to encourage a healthy ecosystem at home.
By Amy Grant