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How to test your new home’s soil to ensure outdoor plants will thrive

Soil testing is important before you start planting and doubly so when you've just moved. Here's how to do it
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How to get rid of thrips on houseplants

Houseplants or outdoor gardens can become infested with thrips. Here are some natural ways to get rid of them without using harmful insecticides.
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What you need to know about using blood meal for plants

Interested in using blood meal for plants in your garden but don't know where to start? We have you covered here.
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Want to know what organic matter does in gardening soil? Here’s the scoop

Get to understand what organic matter does in soil by reading all the details here.
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Weeding 101: How to weed your garden naturally – no chemicals or herbicides

Learn how to weed your garden naturally. Get down and dirty and eliminate weeds with your hands and garden tools.
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Tips for keeping your amaryllis thriving all year indoors

Amaryllis plants can live all year. Here's how to make sure they keep flourishing.
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Pruning 101: 5 pruning blunders to avoid this spring

When you're pruning your plants this spring, be sure to avoid these blunders.
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Moving your indoor plants outdoors for the summer? What you need to know

A complete guide to moving your indoor plants outside for the summer.
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As spring turns to summer, add these plants to your pruning list

Check out this list of the plants you need to prune come late spring, to keep your garden in tiptop shape.
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Want to grow ginger hydroponically? Here’s how

Growing ginger hydroponically offers more advantages than the standard way of cultivation. Our step-by-step guide shows you how to do it.
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Knock out bugs, diseases, and more – Top tips for sterilizing potting soil

You may need to sterilize your potting soil to remove bugs, diseases, and more. Here are top ways to do it.
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Importance of crop rotation: The top 5 benefits of rotating your crops

If you grow crops, it's important to practice crop rotation. Learn why here.
Pomegranate tree with ripening fruit

This is the best fertilizer for your pomegranate trees

Pomegranate trees need special care — these are the best types of fertilizers.
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Our best tips and the dumbest mistakes to avoid when planning your spring garden

A guide on what to do and what not to do when planning your spring garden
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Keep your lavender smelling sweet and floral by pruning it this spring

How to prune your lavender this spring to keep it fragrant and floral
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Follow this guide to make sure your garden is prepared for spring

What you should be doing to make sure your garden is prepared for the spring
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4 essential gardening tasks you should make sure to do this spring

The 4 essential gardening tasks you should make sure to do this spring
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Make sure your garden is clean and ready to go by following this guide

Follow this guide to make sure your garden is prepped and clean for spring
Raised garden beds with vegetable plants growing in them

How to build a raised garden bed to keep those critters away

How to build a raised garden bed, a great way to keep your plants safe
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The 4 best fertilizers you should be using to keep your vegetables happy

The best fertilizers to use in your vegetable garden
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3 easy gardening projects you can take care of over Presidents’ Day weekend

3 gardening projects you should take the time to do over Presidents' Day Weekend
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Want to know what the best mulch is for your vegetable garden? What we know

A guide to the best mulch to use in your vegetable garden
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4 of the most common weeds you should be watching out for in your garden

Common weeds you should be watching for in your garden
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7 amazing fern varieties you should consider adding to your garden this spring

7 of the best fern varieties for you to consider adding to your garden
Sago palm

Sago palms date back to the age of dinosaurs. How to grow them at home

Sago palms are not your average house plant. They have a fascinating history that spans the globe. Here's all the info you need to grow a sago palm at home.
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Protect your flowering plants this winter by following these simple steps

Winter can be a killer, quite literally, for many flowering plants. Here's how to protect them when the weather turns frosty and the elements pose a danger.
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The 4 best fertilizers for all your indoor plant needs that we’ve seen yet

Here are the best fertilizers we've found for your indoor plant collection
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Curious what bone meal is? Here’s what you need to know

There are lots of different types of fertilizer out there. Here's what you should know about bone meal.
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How to turn down your garden and prepare it for winter

Turning down your garden before winter is always a good idea. Here's how to get started.
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Gardening 101: Sustainable practices for your garden this fall

If you want to introduce more sustainable practices into your garden, here are some ideas to start with.
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What you need to know before you pinch and tip in your garden

Here's everything you need to know about pinching and tipping in your garden
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Optimal soil for gardening relies on environment, nutrition, and care

Determined by region, water retention, structure, and chemical composition, quality soil encourages plant growth, ecosystem health, and better crop yields.
Creeping charlie leaves

How to make sure creeping charlie doesn’t overrun your garden

Creeping charlie has a way of overrunning gardens. Here's what to do to make sure that doesn't happen to you
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How to create custom soil mixes (and why you should)

Make sure your plants are getting the exact right amount of nutrients by making your own soil mixes
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The best gadgets that will help you care for your garden

If you want help caring for your garden, check out these cool gadgets