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Dealing With Slugs & Snails Without Harming Your Garden

Published on May 31, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Slugs and snails eating hosta leaves in the garden.

Is there a way to stop slugs and snails from destroying plants without harming other animals or the environment? Let’s look at the pros and cons of beer traps, slug bait, copper wire, sharp eggshells, … [Read more...]

10 Smart Tips Gardeners Wish They’d Known Sooner

Published on May 22, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Potted plants and garden supplies.

Seasoned gardeners have made these mistakes but you don't have to. Follow the tips to prevent future problems and make the most of your garden time and budget. If you are on a tight budget, also … [Read more...]

How To Scarify Seeds Before Sowing For Better Germination Rates

Published on May 6, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Various types of seeds and details on how to scarify them.

If your seed packet says to nick, sand, or soak seeds before sowing, that's scarification. Scarification methods may improve germination rates in seeds with tough seed coats. Many seeds that need … [Read more...]

How to Remove Weeds with a Steam Machine (Video & Photos)

Published on February 28, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Dandelions growing between bricks on patio

If you have stubborn weeds growing between bricks on a patio or a stone pathway, a steam machine is an alternative solution to applying herbicides or spending countless hours trying to pry the weeds … [Read more...]

How to Plant Asparagus Crowns

Published on February 24, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Asparagus crowns ready to be planted.

The quickest way to start a new asparagus patch is to plant young living rooms known as crowns. In the right location, this perennial vegetable will provide ample yields for years to come. For more … [Read more...]

How to Naturalize Bulbs in Lawn For a Sea of Flowers

Published on January 30, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Blue flowering bulbs naturalized in a lawn.

Turn a plain grass lawn into a sea of beautiful spring flowers by planting bulbs that gradually naturalize and multiply year after year. Choose early-flowering varieties to provide much-needed pollen … [Read more...]

Year-At-a-Glance Garden Checklist (What To Get Done Each Season)

Published on January 1, 2022 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Garden filled with plants, trees, vines, and shrubs.

Follow along with this helpful garden job list to know what to get done month by month through each season. Includes tasks, tips, and tutorials for cold climate gardeners in the United States and … [Read more...]

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