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

 
Bee on Hummingbird Feeder
Keeping Bees Out of a Hummingbird Feeder

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

 
Perennials
Cutting Back Perennials in the Fall

 
Salt and Vinegar Weed Killer Recipe
Salt and Vinegar Weed Killer Recipe

 
Cold frame and glass cloches for plant protection.
Preparing Your Garden for Winter

 
Keeping Slugs Off Hostas
Keeping Slugs Off Hostas

 
Weeds Between Pavers
Removing Weeds Between Pavers

 
Weeds Between Bricks
Preventing and Killing Weeds Between Bricks

 
Orange Chrysanthemums
Growing Chrysanthemums...

 
Rock Background with Weeds
Getting Rid of Weeds in Rocks

 
Homemade Weed Killer Recipes
Homemade Weed Killer Recipes

 
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Patchy unhealthy lawn.
Homemade Lawn Fertilizer Recipes

 
Sap Dripping From a Tree
Sap Dripping From a Tree

 
Closeup of blue flowering creeping charlie.
Getting Rid of Ground Ivy (Creeping Charlie)

 
Hydrangea Not Blooming
Hydrangea Not Blooming

 
Grass Growing in Pavement Cracks
Solutions for Grass Growing in Pavement...

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

 
Pink Christmas Cactus
Getting a Christmas Cactus to Bloom

 
Alberta Spruce Tree
Alberta Spruce Tree Turning Brown

 
Insect Problems on Houseplants
Solutions for Insect Pests on Houseplants

 
Mystery Plant
What is This Garden Plant?

 
Gloved hand using a spray bottle to spray a week growing in a driveway crack
Using Bleach as a Weed Killer

 
Deer in a garden
Homemade Deer Repellents

 
Hand spraying weed killer onto a largenweed that is in a perfect grass lawn
Weed Killer that Won't Kill Grass

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

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

 
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Sweetgum Tree
Preventing a Sweetgum Tree From Making Balls

 
Flower Beds
Killing Weeds in Flower Beds

 
A dandelion blowing seeds in the air.
Homemade Weed and Feed Recipes

 
murky pond water
Keeping Pond Water Clear

 
Cucumber Blooms
Cucumbers Turning Yellow

 
Lucky Bamboo in glass vase
Growing Plants in Water

 
Growing a Trumpet Vine
Growing a Trumpet Vine

 
Bittersweet
Growing Bittersweet

 
moonflower closeup
Growing Moonflowers

 
potted houseplant
Bringing Plants Indoors for the Winter

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

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

 
Avocados on a Tree
Caring for an Avocado Tree

 
Treating the Soil After Tomato Blight
Treating Soil After Tomato Blight

 
Hummingbird perched on a feeder.
Keeping Ants Out of the Hummingbird Feeder

 
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English Ivy on Brick Wall
Getting Rid of English Ivy

 
Picture of garden mulch.
Getting Rid of Mold on Mulch

 
Controlling Algae in a Pond
Controlling Algae in a Pond

 
Hummingbird Feeder
Using Hummingbird Feeders

 
multicolored flowerbed on a lawn
Preventing Weeds in Flower Beds

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

 
Branch with a green fig and some young leaves against a white background
Propagating a Fig Tree

 
Photo of a potted plant.
Filler Ideas for Potted Plants

 
Hibiscus Flower
Getting Hibiscus Flowers to Bloom

 
Johnson Grass
Getting Rid of Johnson Grass

 
Deadheading a Hydrangea
Deadheading a Hydrangea

 
Sprouting Garlic
Grocery Store Gardening

 
Webworms on a Pecan Trees
Getting Rid of Webworms on Pecan Trees

 
Hens and Chicks
Growing Hens and Chicks

 
Pussy Willow Plant
Starting a Pussy Willow Plant from a Branch

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

 
dog peeing on grass
Fixing Grass Damaged By Dog Pee

 
Crepe Myrtle Tree with flowers and leaves
Leaves Falling Off a Crepe Myrtle Tree Early

 
Tree trimmer up in a tree, cutting it down.
Saving Money on Tree Removal

 
Pile of green acorns in grass
Removing Acorns from a Lawn

 
Saving Zinnia Seeds
Saving Zinnia Seeds

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

 
Spider Plant on White Background
Growing Spider Plants

 
Using Green Tomatoes
Using Green Tomatoes

 
Repotting Orchid
Repotting Orchids

 
Rose of Sharon
Transplanting a Rose of Sharon

 
Memorial Garden
Making a Memorial Garden

 
Rabbit in Grass With Dandelions
Animal Safe Weed Killer Recipes

 
Climbing Vines
Training Vines to Climb Arbors and Pergolas

 
Closeup of Lavender Rose
Starting Roses from Cuttings

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

 
Urban gardening
10 Tips for Urban Gardening

 
Photo of a large weeping willow tree.
Starting a Weeping Willow Tree from a Cutting

 
Large Purple Clematis Flower
Pruning a Clematis

 
Lawnmower mowing long grass.
Choosing the Best Lawnmower Height Setting

 
Two ripe figs hanging on branch.
Growing Figs

 
Red and Yellow Marigolds
Growing Marigolds

 
Split Tree
Saving a Split Tree

 
Pile of coffee grounds on a white background
Free Coffee Grounds for Your Garden at Starbucks

 
Row of olive trees.
Olive Trees Not Flowering

 
Pruning a tree
Pruning Times: What and When to Prune

 
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Getting Asiatic Lilies to Bloom Twice in a Season

 
Elephant Ears Leaf
Saving Elephant Ears Bulbs

 
Vinegar
Killing Weeds With Vinegar

 
Starting a Hibiscus from a Cutting
Starting a Hibiscus from a Cutting

 
Raking Mulch
Best Mulch for Repelling Bugs

 
A pathway covered in sawdust.
Using Sawdust in Your Garden

 
Up close photo of a Mimosa tree.
Growing Mimosa Trees

 
A woman watering a houseplant.
Identifying a Houseplant

 
Concord Grapes
Growing Concord Grapes

 
Two echinacea flowers
Dividing Perennials

 
pine trees
Plants and Flowers That Will Grow Under Pine Trees

 
Burning Bush
Burning Bush Does Not Turn Red

 
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Attracting Chipmunks into Yard

 
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How to Keep Branches from Growing Back

 
Christmas Cactus
Starting a Christmas Cactus from Cuttings

 
Hydrangeas Cuttings
Growing Hydrangeas From Cuttings

 
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Bringing a Hibiscus Plants Indoors for the Winter

 
Poison ivy growing up a tree trunk.
Getting Rid of Poison Ivy Plants

 
yellow slime mold on mulch
Getting Rid of Slime Mold

 
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Asparagus Harvest
Extending Your Asparagus HarvestThis is a guide about extending your asparagus harvest. With a few simple strategies you can stagger and extend the length of your asparagus harvest.

 
Paint a Flower Pot Saucer that Doesn't Match Pot - pot with slight white accents and painted saucer
Paint a Flower Pot Saucer that Doesn't Match PotFlower pots and saucers are sold separately. I knew I had a saucer at home so I didn't buy a new one. When I went home, the saucer didn't match the pot. You can revamp the saucer with a little bit of paint and it pairs nicely with the accents of the pot. I was able to save the $1-2 on a saucer, and use an existing one.

 
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 A Coffee Container As An Indoor or Outdoor Planter - decorated container on patio table
Using A Coffee Container As An Indoor or Outdoor PlanterBecause we drink a lot of coffee, we often have so many left over containers. I have given these sturdy and decorative containers a new life while helping with the land fill. I use them as planters for myself, friends, and family.

 
hand holding a potato
Harvesting PotatoesThis is a guide about harvesting potatoes. Growing your own potatoes can be a fun and rewarding part of your vegetable garden. Once the potatoes are full grown it's time to harvest them.

 
DIY Moat to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeder - twist the other end for the top
DIY Moat to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird FeederMake a plastic cap moat to keep the ants from getting into your hummingbird feeders.

 
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Upcycled Soda Bottle as Hanging Planter
Upcycled Soda Bottle as Hanging PlanterThis eco-friendly soda bottle hanging planter is simple to make and is a cute way to hang plants from your front porch. Check out this video for the step by step instructions.

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

 
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.

 
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.

 
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Planting Garlic - garlic clove
Planting GarlicOne of our favorite foods does best when it is planted in the fall. It likes a well drained soil. Prepare the soil by tilling and removing all weeds. Break apart the garlic bulb into cloves. Place a clove pointed side up about 2 inches in the ground. Plant about 4-6 inches apart depending on the variety.

 
Blooming Weigela Florida
Growing Weigela FloridaThe weigela florida, a deciduous shrub, is native to North China, Korea, and Japan. It grows well in zones 4-8, enjoys full sun, and is covered in rose pink blooms from April to June. This is a guide about growing weigela florida.

 
Photo taken from under a tree looking up.
What Kind of Tree is This?This is a guide about identifying various trees. It can be difficult to identify trees. Take photos of the tree to your local garden nursery can be really helpful. Make sure to include up close photos of its leaves, flowers, etc.

 
Trimming Shrubs Creatively - elephant
Trimming Shrubs CreativelyI live in the city and I just wanted to try something different to help our city of Paterson New Jersey look a little better. Our city may not be the most beautiful, but having something cool to look at may take our minds off the ugliness.

 
A rosebed of pink and red knockout roses.
Almost Care Free RosesA couple of times in other posts, I mentioned starting a rose bed on a hill at the upper end of my property. Sadly enough, this is it. Except for two, I rooted all these roses. I do feel good about that. Most everything else is a tale of woe.

 
Closeup of Lovage growing.
Growing LovageEvery portion of the lovage plant, except the flowers, is used in medicinal, cosmetic, and culinary ways. Lovage, which resembles an overgrown celery plant can reach a height of 5 or 6 feet and grows equally well in sun or shade in moist, fertile, and well drained soil. This is a guide about growing lovage.

 
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Weeping Cherry Tree Has Two Different Size Leaves - both leaf sizes
Weeping Cherry Tree Has Two Different Size LeavesMy weeping cherry tree has 2 completely different kinds of leaves on it. The larger leaf is coming from 1 branch out of the lower trunk area which is connected. The smaller leaves make up the entire tree. The leaves are totally different as if from 2 different trees, but not.

 
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Planting an Avocado TreeThis is my 5th avocado tree and it is still in it's 5 gallon container. I bought it 9 days ago, and it was grafted. In the last 4 days I noticed the leaves were curling, then fell off. The falling leaves start below and then are going up to the young ones. I have already lost 3 leaves and have not put it in the ground.

 
Leaves on Avocado Tree Have Brown Spots and are Dying - leaf with brown spots
Leaves on Avocado Tree Have Brown Spots and are DyingI've had my avocado tree for a long tine, it was growing great, tall and wide. It was in a small pot before I replanted it into a bigger one, where it had more space. It has been doing great since then. It was growing bigger and bigger, in about 8 months I've decided to replant it into a bigger one.

 
Scum Forming on Water Line in Plant Container - scum on glass at water line
Scum Forming on Water Line in Plant ContainerI have been growing plants in bottled water for over fifty years. Recently we installed a whole house water filter and I now have a rim of scum (?) on the top edge of the water and on the container. The containers are cleaned thoroughly and the water is changed every month.

 
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Buying Gourd SeedsWhere can I buy gourd seeds to grow for myself?

 
Identifying a Houseplant? - trailing plant
Identifying a Houseplant?It was a gift, but I'd like to know what it is?

 
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