GARDENING BASICS

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The 5 Best Pruning Books: Learn to Prune Like a Pro in 2024!

Pruning is one of the most essential and yet subtle skills for a gardener to master. Because there’s more to it than cutting off branches that look diseased or dead. Even small mistakes can have big consequences, and you don’t want your garden to look like Charlie Brown’s tree after…
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The Best Mulch to Prevent Weeds

After years of gardening, I thought I had it all figured out. But then came what I call “The Summer of the Weeds.” If growing weeds was an Olympic sport, my garden would’ve taken home the gold! It was a humbling reality check. And it led me straight to my new best friend… The best…
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Types of Mulch: How to Choose The Best One

With color choices like red, brown, and black, and materials like wood, stone, and rubber, how can you choose the right mulch for your garden without getting overwhelmed? All you have to do is follow three simple steps. These three steps will help you avoid the kind of devastating mistake…
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April Gardening Tips + To-Dos: How to Grow a Garden You’ll Love

It’s time to take advantage of the gardener-friendly spring weather! Getting important garden chores done now will reduce your workload later when the summer heat sets in. April is a busy time in the garden, no question, but this checklist will help you keep on top of things! Keep reading to find out…
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Inorganic Mulch: What You Need To Know Before Buying Any

Is inorganic mulch ever a better choice than organic mulch? Maybe you need a mulch that doesn’t blow away in high winds, float away in heavy rains, or burn down your house. Newsflash! All organic mulches are flammable. But rock or stone won’t burn. So they’re the best type of…
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Watering Outdoor Plants While Away: How to Keep Them Alive

As I was getting ready to go out of town for ten days, I ticked off the last few items on my travel checklist: Sunscreen Boarding pass Fill wine bottles with water Filling those wine bottles was one of the most important gardening tasks I had to do before I left. And I’ll tell…
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