Fall

How Long Do Seeds Last? Complete Viability Guide [Free Chart]

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As you thumb through half-empty seed packets left over from last year, or even several years ago, you wonder if they’re still good.

You shrug, plant the seeds, and cross your fingers. If they don’t germinate, you’ll buy some new ones.

But here’s my prediction. By the time you notice the seeds haven’t germinated, your garden will be several weeks behind where it should be. And that’s not good. It’ll stop you from getting the most out of your garden this year.

But you can easily avoid this mistake. Keep reading to find out how.

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Fall Clean-Up: Get It Done Faster and Easier This Year

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I remember how excited I was, as a kid, to see all those autumn leaves floating down and creating a beautiful, colorful blanket on the ground.

My mom would rake them up into huge piles on our lawn. I couldn’t wait to bundle up, run outside, and dive right into that tall, crispy pile!

Now, as an adult, the leaves are still just as beautiful, but I’m the one doing the raking! So, it’s not quite as fun…

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How to Plant Bulbs in the Fall for a Stunning Spring Garden

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When you first see a flower bulb, it can be hard to imagine the glorious show they’ll put on next season.
They can seem unimpressive.
Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, they’re dry, covered in papery skin, and seem as lifeless as a moon rock.
But inside that unassuming little package is an entire plant waiting to burst out.
And that’s the magic of bulbs.✨
Next spring, when you feel like you can’t take one more grey, chilly day, the bulbs you planted this fall will add pops of cheery color to your garden.
Luckily, they’re easy to plant. Just follow a few simple steps to become a bulb-planting pro!

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24 of The Best Gardening Books for Beginners in 2024

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We live in an era of instant everything. Instant rice, instant communication, and most importantly … instant-dry nail polish! But one thing that can’t be sped up is your garden. I learned that when my fourth-grade teacher had us start sunflower seeds in a paper cup. I woke up each morning, excited to see how my seeds were doing. Had they sprouted overnight? Did they need to be watered? When would they be ready to go outside?

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Want a Weed-Free Garden? Here’s How to Weed a Garden but Not Spend Hours Weeding

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Sometimes gardening can feel like one long war against the weeds.

And even though it can sap your morale, you can’t stop fighting.

If you let the weeds outflank you, they’ll steal nutrients from your soil, crowd out your plants and even grow tall enough for the neighbor’s dog to get lost in them when he wanders into your garden.

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What is NPK Fertilizer? And What Does N-P-K Do for Plants?

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Has this ever happened to you? You’re standing in the fertilizer aisle of your local garden center, looking at all the packages, and your eyes glaze over.

There are too many choices. And you’re not sure which one to buy.

When you pick up the first package and glance at the label, your eyebrows flick up as you notice three big numbers on it.

Then you see that ALL the labels have three numbers with dashes separating them, and some have the letters NPK, next to the numbers.

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Organic Mulch: A Complete Guide to The Best Natural Mulches

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Imagine if you could magically minimize the need to weed, water, and fertilize your garden.

Well, your gardening fairy-godmother, organic mulch, is ready to wave her wand over your garden and grant your wish!

Organic mulches create a cozy blanket over your soil, which protects your soil from drying winds, blistering sun, and the 40,000 dandelion seeds your neighbor blows into your yard with their lawnmower every weekend.

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