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Pruning a tree
Pruning Times: What and When to Prune

 
A man cutting down a tree.
Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

 
Photo of a hedge apple.
What Are Hedge Apples Good For?

 
Wood Burning in Fireplace
Uses for Fireplace Ashes

 
Dracaena Tree
Pruning a Dracaena or Dragon Tree

 
Two ripe figs hanging on branch.
Growing Figs

 
Christmas Cactus on Table
Give Coffee to a Christmas Cactus

 
Pink Christmas Cactus
Getting a Christmas Cactus to Bloom

 
Bamboo
Selling Bamboo

 
Spooning coffee ground into a plants soil.
Plants That Like Coffee Grounds

 
Ants herding aphids on a tree branch.
Keeping Ants Off Trees and Shrubs

 
Flower Beds
Killing Weeds in Flower Beds

 
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Bee on Hummingbird Feeder
Keeping Bees Out of a Hummingbird Feeder

 
Patchy unhealthy lawn.
Homemade Lawn Fertilizer Recipes

 
Photo of blackberries on the vine.
Getting Rid of Blackberry Bushes

 
Protecting Pots and Planters Over Winter
Protecting Pots and Planters Over Winter

 
Starting Seeds with Winter Sowing
Start Seeds Outdoors With Winter Sowing

 
Weeds Between Bricks
Preventing and Killing Weeds Between Bricks

 
growing a cherry tree from a pit.
Starting a Cherry Tree from a Pit

 
Insect Problems on Houseplants
Solutions for Insect Pests on Houseplants

 
Photo of cherries hanging on a cherry tree.
Growing Cherries (Cherry Trees)

 
Pine Needles
Using Pine Needles in Your Garden

 
Photo of foodready to compost.
Mother Nature's Best Fertilizers and Bug...

 
Ligularia "Tractor Seat Plant"
Growing a "Tractor Seat Plant" (Ligularia)

 
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Sources of Free Pavers or Stone

 
A cat in a house plant.
Keeping Cats Out of House Plants

 
Lucky Bamboo in glass vase
Growing Plants in Water

 
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Growing a Trumpet Vine
Growing a Trumpet Vine

 
Pear Tree
Pruning a Pear Tree

 
A woman watering a houseplant.
Identifying a Houseplant

 
Pruning A Fruit Tree
Pruning a Fruit Tree

 
Keeping Slugs Off Hostas
Keeping Slugs Off Hostas

 
Pruning Hydrangeas
Pruning Hydrangeas

 
Hens and Chicks plant
Transplanting Hens and Chicks

 
painted purple ombrestackable potato planter
Building a Stackable Potato Tower

 
Flowers Planted in Bicycle Basket
Creative Garden Planters

 
Controlling Algae in a Pond
Controlling Algae in a Pond

 
Uses for Sweet Gum Balls
Uses for Sweet Gum Balls

 
Rooting a Cactus Pad
Rooting a Cactus Pad

 
Pomegranates on a Tree
Growing Pomegranates

 
Avocados on a Tree
Caring for an Avocado Tree

 
Squirrel precariously reaching from a branch to a bird feeder
Keeping Squirrels Out of Your Bird Feeder

 
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drying shells and bag of crushed shells
Save Eggshells for Planting Tomatoes

 
Upside down wine bottle in flower pot.
Using Wine Bottle to Water Plants

 
English Ivy on Brick Wall
Getting Rid of English Ivy

 
Repotting Orchid
Repotting Orchids

 
Several garden tools.
Environmentally Friendly Ways to Get Rid of Grass

 
A free range chicken on a farm.
Keeping Chickens Out of Your Garden

 
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Inexpensive Landscape Fabric

 
Landscape edging between the garden and the lawn.
Creative Ideas For Landscape Borders

 
Split Tree
Saving a Split Tree

 
china cup filled with tea
Water Plants With Leftover Tea

 
Christmas Cactus
Starting a Christmas Cactus from Cuttings

 
Growing Bromeliads
Growing Bromeliads

 
wood framed garden bed
Building Raised Beds

 
Potted Rose Bush
Potted Rose Bush Losing It's Leaves

 
Pussy Willow Plant
Starting a Pussy Willow Plant from a Branch

 
Red tabby laying on lawn that has a lot of moss
Getting Rid of Moss in Your Lawn

 
Rooting Hormone
Make Your Own Rooting Hormone

 
Watering a Pink blooming Christmas Cactus
Caring for a Christmas Cactus

 
Zucchini Plant Not Growing Fruit
Zucchini Plant Not Growing Fruit

 
Christmas Cactus Leaves
Christmas Cactus Not Blooming

 
Homemade Weed Killer Recipes
Homemade Weed Killer Recipes

 
Photo of a potted plant.
Filler Ideas for Potted Plants

 
Bird Seed
Covering a Bird House With Bird Seed

 
An amaryllis with green leaves growing.
Amaryllis Leaves Stopped Growing

 
Wild Onion plant in bloom
Getting Rid Of Wild Onions

 
A bird eating suet out of a feeder.
Making Homemade Suet

 
Ant on a leaf.
Getting Rid of Ants in Outdoor Potted Plants

 
lupine in yard
Growing Lupine

 
Rock Background with Weeds
Getting Rid of Weeds in Rocks

 
Wick Watering to Container Plant
Wick Watering for Container Plants

 
Sweetgum Tree
Preventing a Sweetgum Tree From Making Balls

 
Photo of radishes growing in a vegetable gardening.
Controlling Insects in Your Vegetable Garden

 
Homemade Birdbath Ideas
Homemade Birdbath Ideas

 
Tomato Hornworms
Controlling Tomato Hornworms

 
dog peeing on grass
Fixing Grass Damaged By Dog Pee

 
Deer in a garden
Homemade Deer Repellents

 
Hibiscus Flower
Getting Hibiscus Flowers to Bloom

 
Garden hose
Garden Hose Tips and Tricks

 
Reuse Chair Back As Trellis in the garden.
Creative Garden Trellis Ideas

 
Peace Lily Not Blooming
Peace Lily Not Blooming

 
A large willow tree.
Solutions for a Willow Tree Planted Too Close to a...

 
Pile of green acorns in grass
Removing Acorns from a Lawn

 
red christmas cactus
Identifying a Christmas Cactus

 
Zucchini Growing
Zucchini Rotting on the Vine

 
Beautiful flowering Wisteria
Starting a Wisteria from a Cutting

 
Spider Plant on White Background
Growing Spider Plants

 
Purple Lobelia Flower
Growing Lobelia

 
Elephant Ears Leaf
Saving Elephant Ears Bulbs

 
Weeds Between Pavers
Removing Weeds Between Pavers

 
Rock Ground Cover
Killing Grass in Rock Ground Cover

 
potted houseplant
Bringing Plants Indoors for the Winter

 
A gnome in a garden.
Preventing Yard and Garden Theft

 
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Are Crepe Myrtle Roots Invasive?

 
Acidanthera (Peacock Orchid)
Growing Acidanthera (Peacock Orchid)

 
Norfolk pine when healthy.
Norfolk Pine Needles Turning Brown

 
Glass Bottles on Garden Path
From Trash to Garden Treasure

 
White dog sitting in the backyard.
Growing Vegetables Where Pets Have Pooped or Peed

 
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Are Crape Myrtles Deciduous?

 
Garden Gloves
Garden Glove Tips and Tricks

 
A house with a nice lawn and attractive landscaping.
Stickers Growing in the Grass

 
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Make a Bicycle Planter - blue bike
Make a Bicycle PlanterSome months of the year, the garden looks extra dull and brown, especially with our California droughts. My next door neighbour left a bicycle outside with a "Free to take" sign on it. It was absolutely trashed. I removed as much rust as I could, and with a little spray paint...

 
Saving Tomato Seeds
Saving Tomato SeedsHere is another way to save tomato seeds for next season.

 
Use a Baby Pool to Cleanup Yard Debris - pool loaded with tree branches
Use a Baby Pool to Cleanup Yard DebrisI trimmed some low lying limbs on our pecan tree and thought about Hurricane Florence that is predicted to bring devastation to North Carolina and South Carolina. There is going to be a mess of debris left to clean up.

 
Using Bird Feeders for Houseplants
Using Bird Feeders for HouseplantsI picked up two inexpensive wooden bird feeders that were actually a little broken in a local department store for $1 each. I decided to use them inside my house to hold some hanging plants. I bring in a number of herbs for the winter and so window and plant space becomes an issue for me in the winter.

 
Rubbing Alcohol for Mealy Bugs in a Succulent Garden - rosette succulent
Rubbing Alcohol for Mealy Bugs in a Succulent GardenKeeping a spray bottle with rubbing alcohol is convenient and can be used to get rid of mealy bugs on succulent plants! Rubbing alcohol is inexpensive and succulent safe while also getting the job done by getting rid of mealy bugs!

 
Free Flower Pots at Lowe's Garden Center - shelves with plastic pots
Free Flower Pots at Lowe's Garden CenterSome garden centers like Home Depot or Lowe's have a rack for free pots. If they don't, you can ask if they have any free pots you can have. What's awesome is once in a while you may stumble across a nice ceramic, clay pot too!

 
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Stackable Potato Tower
Stackable Potato TowerGrown your own potatoes at home with this stackable tower. Learn how to make it in this short video.

 
Fixing Engine Stall on Gas Powered Trimmer
Fixing Engine Stall on Gas Powered TrimmerIf your gas powered trimmer is having trouble running when you turn the choke off after starting it, this tip may help you. Check out how we fixed this problem.

 
Recycled Self Watering Container for Indoor Plants
Recycled Self Watering Container for Indoor...This is a great way to make a self watering container using recycled materials. Learn how to make one in this short video.

 
Self Watering Basil Planter
Self Watering Basil PlanterSelf watering containers are a great way to grow plants with out worrying about under or over watering. Learn how to make this self watering planter with this short video.

 
How to Grow Chillies
How to Grow ChilliesChillies, chiles or hot peppers, these spicy fruits are important in cooking across the globe. Learn how to grow them in this short video.

 
Building a Potato Cage
Building a Potato CageGrowing Potatoes in a cage above ground, makes them easy to harvest. Check out this video on how to make a potato cage.

 
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Grow Your Own Ginger - ginger bulb
How to Grow Your Own GingerYou can grow your own ginger from a root purchased at the market. Not only will you be able to enjoy the blooms, the new roots can be used for cooking or medicinally. This is a guide about how to grow your own ginger.

 
The Changing Of The Seasons - Niobe Clematis
The Changing Of The Seasons

 
Yellowing Cactus
Why is My Cactus Turning Yellow?If your cactus is beginning to yellow it is often a watering issue, either too much or too little. Depending on the type of cactus you have the watering schedule can vary. This guide speaks to the question, "Why is my cactus turning yellow?".

 
Puppy in a flower bed.
Creating Flower Beds Where a Dog Previously Peed and PoopedThe first step in this process is to retrain the dog to use a new spot. Make sure all solids are removed. You can add a bit of dish soap and water to the soil to help remove and dilute urine. Turn the soil to aerate. Time is your friend. This is a guide about creating flower beds where a dog previously peed and pooped.

 
beautiful red hibiscus bloom
Overwintering a HibiscusIn colder climates you will want to bring your hibiscus indoors in the winter. They can reside in the garage or in the house. If they do not go dormant you will need to water sparingly. This guide contains useful information regarding overwintering a hibiscus.

 
A cutting board full of very small garlic cloves.
Using Tiny Garlic ClovesMy sister gets a ton of tiny garlic cloves from an abandoned garlic patch that she has and while I appreciate them they are a major pain to husk and peel.

 
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Avocado Tree Left Out in Freezing Weather - dead looking potted tree
Avocado Tree Left Out in Freezing WeatherI have an avocado tree grown from a seed. It was accidentally left on the porch during a overnight freeze. The leaves have all fallen off and the new dark green growth has blackened and is now decaying. Should I cut below the decaying part and hope for the best?

 
Identifying a Houseplant - peace plant
Identifying a Houseplant (Peace Plant)I'm caring for this plant for a friend; but am not sure what it is. It looked worse when I got it yesterday; it's perked up a bit after fertilizer and water. Is it a low-light plant?

 
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Growing Rose Bushes from CuttingsI want to grow rose bushes from a couple long-stem roses. The stems are relatively hard and thick, but they are still green. While they were in a vase, they started growing new leaves. So I took then out and cut them into 5-10 inch cuttings. Each cutting has at least 3 buds.

 
Avocado from Seed Is Growing Tall and Spindly - avocado plant growing from a seed with two leaves on top
Avocado Seed Is Growing Tall and SpindlyMy first avocado I pruned down once it reached 8 inches and it ended up dying at the top and sprouting a side stem. I posted it on here and took the advice and tried it differently with a second seed.

 
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Preventing Stepping Stone TheftDoes anyone have any ideas how to anchor down stepping stones into the dirt in an arid non wintry area? 12 embossed stepping stones were dug out of the ground in my front yard and stolen! They were somewhat unique in that they were concrete embossed geckos or lizards and probably 1 1/2 to 2 in thick.

 
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Looking for Comfrey SeedsI'm looking for some comfrey seeds. I can't find them from the usual seed sites. I'm willing to swap them for some of my seeds (such as hard to find papalo) if interested in swapping for the comfrey.

 
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