Is Gravel The Secret To Thriving Tarragon? Read This Before Attempting The Hack
Before adding gravel to your tarragon pots or garden beds, discover how this popular planting trick might affect drainage, root health, and growth.
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Stories By Katharine Hansen
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The Easiest Way To Bottom Water Plants Is Hiding In Your Bathroom
Tired of walking around your house with a watering can, topping up houseplant saucers? There's a fixture in most bathrooms that can help make this chore easier.
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9 Brilliant Ways To Reuse Old Potting Soil Instead Of Tossing It Out
If you're clearing out old planters when used soil, don't toss that soil! It may no longer be rich in nutrients, but it still has a lot of uses.
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The Long-Term Solution For Improving Heavy Clay Soil In Sloped Gardens
Slopes and heavy clay soil can cause similar issues in your garden, like erosion and drainage issues. Luckily, that means one solution can fix both.
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The Simple Fix Your Rocky Soil Needs To Help Your Garden Thrive
Rocky soil is not only unpleasant to the eye, but it can also be detrimental to your plants’ health. Help your garden out by adding this easy ingredient.
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The Best DIY Soil Mix For Container Vegetable Gardens
If you want your container veggies to thrive, you can't use regular old soil. This recipe provides the right mix of nutrients, moisture retention, and drainage.
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Don't Throw Out Old Potting Soil When It Could Transform Your Lawn, Here's How
That old potting soil that's just been sitting around your garage can be put to good use by fixing some common lawn problems throughout your yard.
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Is There A Fertilizer That's Safe To Use In Hot Weather?
While fertilizing your plants is not generally recommended in hot weather, sometimes they need an extra boost. Is there an option that's safe to use?
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How To Soften The Edges Of Your Garden Pond
While a garden pond adds a lovely bit of tranquility to your outdoor space, it can look quite jagged and harsh on its own. Here's what you can do to soften it.
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The Unexpected Type Of Fertilizer That May Help Your Tomatoes Grow Big & Tall
Looking for an easy way to ensure your tomato plants thrive? This particular type of fertilizer may be just what your plants need to grow strong and healthy.
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Electroculture: Brilliant Gardening Breakthrough Or Garbage Waste Of Time?
Electroculture focuses on directing electricity from the atmosphere to enhance plant growth. But is this fascinating concept really all it's cracked up to be?
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Here's How Long Your Grass Should Be During A Heatwave If You Want To Keep It Healthy
When the heatwaves of summer hit with a vengeance, mowing your grass to a certain length keeps its roots strong and leaves able to photosynthesize.
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The Must-Know Tip To Keep Your Hanging Baskets Looking Full And Beautiful All Season
Hanging flower baskets can be a challenge to keep the blooms full and thriving, but this tip will help your flowers flourish. Here's how to do it.
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The Common Fertilizer Mistake That's Sure To Hinder Your Tomato Harvest
This common fertilizer mistake could lead to a poor tomato harvest and damage your young plants. Here's how to fix and prevent it from happening.
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