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May Gardening
May Gardening: Time to Plant 
Chores are an enjoyable part of gardening because your hard work clearly pays off. May is the perfect time to buckle down and take care of much needed garden tasks. ... Read More
Planting Impatiens
How to Grow Impatiens
  Don’t let size fool you, the diminutive impatiens brings a great deal of beauty and grace to any garden. The shade loving annual is easy to take care of... Read More
Annual Plants for a Shady Location
6 Annual Plants for a Shady Location
When you visit your garden center you might be overlooking annuals because they don’t come back year after year. It may feel like you don’t get much bang for our... Read More
Lavender Hedge
Planting a Lavender Hedge
Lavender plants require full sun to flourish. Ideally, they should receive at least 12 hours of sun per day. The plants are not overly picky about soil. They grow well... Read More
Butterfly Garden
How to Create A Butterfly Garden
Make your yard a mecca for the fluttering insects during all stages of life, from caterpillar to butterfly. Butterflies have basic needs such as food, water, shelter, and shade.  Choosing... Read More
Add Purple Perennials to the Garden
Bring Purple Perennials to the Garden
Top Purple Perennials for the Garden With the arrival of spring, most gardeners are chomping at the bit in anticipation of planting new and interesting perennials in the garden. The... Read More
Spring Garden Preparations 
Spring Garden Preparations 
Carrying Out Spring Inspections It’s time to carry out a spring inspection of the yard. Grab a notepad and pencil so you can make notations.  Inspect garden plants for damage... Read More
Spring Garden Supplies
The Spring Garden Checklist
Warm Weather Bulbs Have you ordered your warm weather bulbs yet? Get your online orders in because the most popular types sell out quickly. Many people start their warm weather... Read More
Growing mushrooms
Growing Mushrooms in Coffee Grounds
If you are like most Americans, you start your day out with a piping hot cup of coffee. Do you normally throw away your used coffee grounds? After you have... Read More
Micro-Farming
All About Micro-Farming
One of the main appeals of micro-farming is the low initial cost. The small plot of land is far thriftier than hundreds of acres. You can even use your current... Read More
Understanding What is Photosynthesis
Understanding What Is Photosynthesis
A plant can harness the sun’s energy and then use it to create oxygen and glucose for growth. Animals then eat the plants for energy. It is a basic circle... Read More
Learning When to Prune Hydrangeas
Learning When to Prune Hydrangeas
You must wait to prune any hydrangea that blooms on old-growth wood until it has finished its flower process. A hydrangea that forms blooms on old growth starts to develop... Read More