Special Gardens
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How Much Does A Rain Garden Cost?
Rain garden costs can be minimal or expensive, depending on your budget. They're a sustainable idea and worth every penny.
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Best Fruits And Vegetables To Grow In Hanging Baskets
Want to grow edibles but looking to make a splash? Try hanging baskets!
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How To Grow All Your Vegetables In A 5-Gallon Bucket
Ever heard of a bucket garden? Lots of gardeners with limited space have great success growing vegetables in 5-gallon buckets on a balcony, porch, deck, or lanai.
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HOW PLANTS GROW: WHAT DO PLANTS NEED TO GROW?
A basic knowledge of how plants grow helps us understand how to support their survival. It takes several interactions within the plant’s chemistry and growing environment to kindle the magic of growth and optimal health.
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Sprouting Carrot Tops With Kids
One of the easiest plants for a young gardener to grow, carrot tops make pretty houseplants for a sunny window and their fernlike foliage is beautiful in an outdoor container garden. Read more here.
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Bioswale Vs. Rain Garden - Know The Difference
Bioswales are an ingenious and environmentally friendly way to deal with water runoff. But they're not quite rain gardens. Learn more here.
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Australian Plants To Include In Your ‘Down Under’ Garden
Many lovely and unusual Australian flowers, trees and plants can grow in dry, warm locations.
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Simple (And Cheap) Plastic Tote Greenhouse For Seed Starting
A plastic tote greenhouse is the easiest way to extend the growing season. Learn how to turn an old tote into a mini greenhouse that's perfect for small spaces.
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DIY Greenhouse: How To Build A Simple Greenhouse
A DIY greenhouse takes a bit of planning, but building a greenhouse at home can be rewarding and productive.
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Physical And Mental Health Benefits Of Community Gardens
Community gardening improves our lives physically, mentally and socially, while supporting healthy eating.
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This Expert Trick To Stop Terracotta Pots Cracking Is So Simple: Winterize Your Pots Now
Terracotta pots are such a classic garden staple. However, they are vulnerable to cracking in the frost. Take steps to winterize them now.
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Sustainable Gardening Guide
What is sustainability? Click here to learn all about environmentally friendly gardening.
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How To Grow An Outdoor Green Wall
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Maximalist Garden Ideas That Make A Huge Impact
Maximalism in the garden can create a dramatic and fascinating ambience, blending sizes, textures and colors.
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Overwintering Tropical Plants Indoors
There are a few ways to keep tropical plants alive in winter. Some like winter dormancy and may prefer to move indoors.
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Best Plants For Erosion Control In Full Sun
Hillside full sun landscaping can be challenging. Use groundcover, plants and trees for the best erosion control on sunny slopes.
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Best Shade Plants For Erosion Control On Slopes
You can control erosion on a shaded hillside with several kinds of plants, including grasses and groundcovers.
