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Eco-Friendly Landscaping: Where To Start

Share/BookmarkDo you know you can conserve energy and natural resources in your yard? You can build or remodel your energy efficient home according to the site’s topography, trees and sun, and disturb...

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7 Greatest Gardens From Around The World

Share/Bookmark A few flowers planted in the backyard may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a garden.  However, gardens can be so much more than just a few plants.  From a billion...

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Gardening Basics For Beginners

Share/BookmarkGetting your garden or yard ready for the first time can be quite a challenge. Just remember that everything is done in steps, and does not have to be done in a day. It is better to do...

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An Urban Garden For Beginners I: Growing & Using Herbs

Share/BookmarkPhoto: lasard A nice patio container garden can really take the cold edge off living in an often-impersonal concrete jungle. While convenient, urban living is getting more expensive, and,...

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How To Install A Garden Trellis

Share/BookmarkA garden trellis showcases the plants and vines that accentuate your yard or garden. The construction is not difficult, but the design can differ based on preference and the style needed...

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Garden Arbor and Pergola Options: Where To Start

Share/BookmarkPhoto: Victoria Peckham Arbors are a beautiful addition to any landscape design. They function as a verticle garden, shade, or a lovely enclosed seating area that is perfect for lazy...

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How to Prepare Your Garden For Fall

Share/BookmarkPhoto: Amy Thewamy Summer sunshine can turn to cool autumn weather faster than you think. You’ll want to start preparing your garden for the season change at least six weeks before to...

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Garden Design: Low Maintenance Gardens Tips

Share/BookmarkWhen we close our eyes and think of our dream gardens, one thought that occurs to us when we open our eyes again is: “Sure. But, how much time would I have to spare in taking care of it?”...

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What Kind of Weekend Gardener Are You?

Share/BookmarkMy life is flexible. My children are grown, and I have no partner. I have an amazing part-time writing job, grow and sell garden starts, voluntarily created and maintain the Taos Seed...

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The Father’s Day Garden: A Story

When Kevin got to his father’s house that Saturday morning, he was frustrated by what he found. His elderly father was on his knees in front of the porch steps, paintbrush in hand. He was putting a...

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Big Surprises From A Little Garden: A Story

What is a good garden yield? Lots of produce, plenty of flowers, and maybe a few surprises to liven up your life. Here’s a story about one of those surprises. *** The first time Adam saw Rosemary, she...

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The Shed of Your Dreams: 5 Storage Options for Your Garden

Sheds are functional and sometimes even decorative. What will use your shed for this season? In this article, we’ll look at the best storage options for each of your garden needs. *** I always love...

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Eco-Friendly Landscaping: Where To Start

Reading Time: 3 minutesDo you know you can conserve energy and natural resources in your yard? You can build or remodel your energy efficient home according to the site’s topography, trees and sun, and...

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7 Greatest Gardens From Around The World

Reading Time: 3 minutesA few flowers planted in the backyard may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a garden.  However, gardens can be so much more than just a few plants.  From a...

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Urban Vegetable Garden Tips

Reading Time: 4 minutesIf you live in a city or have a small space like an apartment or condo, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the benefits of gardening. In fact, anyone can grow an urban vegetable...

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