The Ideal Plant To Sow In December For Gorgeous Blooms In Spring
While poinsettias and evergreens might be on your mind in December, it's not too early to think about your spring garden. Sow these seeds now for flowers later.
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DIY Projects (1)
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The DIY Solution That Can Melt Snow & Ice (And If It's Safe To Use In The Garden)
When the slippery walkway season arrives, you have options. If you're fresh out of salt, try this simple DIY ice melt that's also better for your garden.
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Fruits and Vegetables (3)
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How To Grow Strawberries Indoors For A Delicious Harvest All Year Long
You don't have to troll the grocery store to get fresh strawberries. With the right pot, light setup, and variety, you can have right-off-the-vine berries.
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The Beneficial Garden Shrub You Can Propagate From Cuttings In Winter
We all know that the garden budget can disappear in the blink of an eye, but this shrub and its tasty fruit can be multiplied from cuttings, saving you a ton.
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How To Grow Peas Indoors For A Thriving Vegetable Through Winter
As cool weather crops, it's a shame that peas are still too tender to get through winter. But with the right set up, you can grow your peas all year long.
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Garden Design (4)
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9 Flower Varieties With The Best Curb Appeal For A Stunning Landscape
No matter your audience, planting flowers in your front yard is sure to leave a great first impression. From bulbs to natives, these 9 flowers leave an impact.
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Where The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts Colder-Than-Usual Weather Will Be This Winter
If the Old Farmers' Almanac's predictions turn out to be true, it's best to be ready. Here's how to protect your garden from the colder-than-usual temperatures.
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How Using The Old Farmer's Almanac Can Help You Plan Your Vegetable Garden
The Old Farmer's Almanac hasn't been around so long for no reason. This trusty resource gives you direct guidence on planning your veggie garden by season.
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When & Where The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts Snowfall This Winter
It's helpful to know if you'll get snow this year, and how much. Here's when many U.S. regions can expect wintry weather, according to The Old Farmer's Almanac.
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Garden Tools & Elements (3)
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Transform Your Lawn Mower Into A Salt Spreader With This Smart Trick
Whether you're new to a snowy climate or you just never knew you had another way to deice your property, here's an alternative to hand spreading rock salt.
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Will This Pantry Staple Make Your Bird Feeder More Enticing?
Some folks believe birds love this budget-friendly pantry staple, but is there evidence for the claim? Before you fill your bird feeder, you should know this.
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How To Propagate Roses From Cuttings In Winter For More Plants In The Spring
Winter can be a sadly bloomless time for roses, but you can still taking cuttings to propagate them while they're dormant. It takes time, but it's worth it.
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Herbs (1)
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Protecting Your Rosemary Plants From Winter Chill Could Mean Better Growth In The Spring
Rosemary might remind you of cold-weather flavors, but this herb dislikes chilly weather. Protect your plant over the winter and it'll thank you by spring.
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Indoor Plants (6)
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What The Old Farmer's Almanac Suggests To Keep A Potted Agave Thriving
Sharp and edgy agave, the tequila-giving succulent, makes a great house plant. It'll live its best life with the right soil and this annual revitalizing task.
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How To Stake Your Pothos For A Healthier Houseplant
If you're dreaming of healthy pothos vines, here are some tips for successfully adding a stake without harming the roots or creating a dry home for them.
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The Genius Way To Reuse Old Coffee Grounds For The Benefit Of Your Monstera Houseplant
Many people throw away their used coffee grounds, but not us gardeners. They can be used to provide nutrients for our favorite houseplants, like the monstera.
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Ensure The Health Of Your Potted Houseplants With One Simple Rule Before Winter
While your houseplants may look the same in the winter, it's likely that they are dormant. So, you'll need to avoid doing a regular chore for their health.
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12 Houseplants That Can Help Clean Mold And Improve Your Home's Air Quality
The path to cleaner air inside your home doesn't have to mean expensive air purifiers. It could mean just adding a few more of your favorite houseplants.
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15 Tropical Plants That Are Better Off Overwintering Indoors
From large, leafy greens to flowering woody vines, if you want a tropical look to your yard in the summer, you can bring these plants inside when it gets cold.
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Lawn Care (7)
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Handling Leaves From Your Neighbor's Tree: Who Is Responsible For Cleanup?
No matter how much you love your neighbor, it can be frustrating when the tree next door drops those pesky fall leaves. But what can you legally do about it?
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Get Healthier Grass This Spring With A Gardening Trick For Winter
When spring finally breaks through the winter gloom, who wants to see a bunch of brown patches in the lawn? Adjusting the timing for this lawn chore may help.
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Make Fall Cleanup Easier By Ditching The Rake For A Less Traditional Method
Get rid of those pesky leaves that are still all over your lawn, and do it all without the back-breaking work of a rake. This yard cleanup method is way easier.
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Homeowner Shares The 'Life-Changing' Way To Clean Up Fall Leaves The Easy Way
If you still have leaves all over your yard that need to be raked up, you're not alone. Luckily, gardeners have found an easy way to get this fall task done.
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Why Mowing The Grass Before Winter Could Be The Key To A Lush Spring Lawn
While your lawn may look like it's sleeping all winter, there's actually a lot of potential danger from pests and disease. Keeping it short may prevent them.
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What The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts For Snow This Christmas
You may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but will your region get snow this year? Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac says we can expect this holiday season.
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HGTV Star John Gidding Reveals The Secret To Boosting Curb Appeal With Plants
HGTV's John Gidding is an expert when it comes to what gives your house that curb appeal. He says there are a few key plants that can transform your property.
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Perennials (2)
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8 Delicate Bulbs That Need Special Care Over Cold Winters
While some bulbs thrive when overwintered in the ground, some can't take the cold. These bulbs, corms, and rhizomes need some extra care from you to survive.
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The Best Time Of Year To Cut Back Coneflowers For Healthy Blooms
Coneflowers (also known as echinacea) are a summer garden delight, but you need to prune them at the right time for best results when this perennial grows back.
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Pest Control & Disease (7)
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18 Garden Pests The Old Farmer's Almanac Can Help You Identify
Playing "Clue" is a lot more fun as a boardgame rather than trying to figure out who murdered your plant. These are some of the most common pests to look for.
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What Time Of Year You're Most Likely To See A Copperhead In Your Yard
Copperhead snakes are striking, common, and not something you want to mess around with. Depending on where you live, keep an extra eye out during these months.
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13 Plant Diseases The Old Farmer's Almanac Can Help You Identify
The Old Farmer's Almanac is priceless for plant knowledge, and can even help you identify the common infections and diseases gardeners are likely to encounter.
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Gardeners Swear By This Fresh-Smelling Solution To Repel Ticks, But Does It Work?
There isn't much as repulsive as ticks, but some of the intense chemical repellents aren't ideal either. This common aromatherapy ingredient may help though.
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How To Use Cinnamon On Plants For A Healthy, Vibrant Garden
Cinnamon can be used for more than dessert. As a natural spice from tree bark, it can be sprinkled and sprayed in the garden for a wide variety of purposes.
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10 Plants That Are Attracting Icky Squash Bugs Into The Garden
If you've ever tried to grow your favorite gourds, you may have noticed annoying pests on their leaves. These are squash bugs, and they love these 10 plants.
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Plant This Natural Solution To Prevent Moles In Your Garden Beds
Moles may be cute little things, but they can sometimes damage our precious flowers while digging. Planting bulbs in this genus could discourage them though.
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Shrubs (5)
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According To The Old Farmer's Almanac, This Is The Best Time To Plant Hydrangeas
Hydrangeas are staples of the spring landscape, but is that the best time to plant them? The Old Farmer's Almanac shares its 200 year-old wisdom on the topic.
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Prepare Your Hydrangeas For Winter With One Simple Addition To The Soil
No one likes to be cold, so keep even your hardy hydrangeas under a cozy blanket in the worst of the winter weather by doing this simple chore in the fall.
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12 Outdoor Plants You Should Take Cuttings From Before Winter, And Why
Winter is nearly here, and you might be spending less time in the garden. But if you propagate these outdoor plants now, you can have new ones in the spring.
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10 Plants To Prune In December Before It's Too Late
Missed fall pruning? It's okay. You still have time to prune these 10 common shrubs, flowers, and trees during December. The upkeep is good for your garden!
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The Tropical Flowering Shrub That Has Year-Round Blooms In Warmer Climates
People in warmer climates have access to tropical plants that other gardeners can't grow, like this colorful flowering shrub that can bloom all year long.
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Soil (3)
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How To Prepare Your Garden For Heavy Winter Snow
Your shrubs, trees, and perennials can take significant damage from heavy snowfall. Before that looming winter storm hits, prepare your garden the right way.
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The Important Winter Gardening Task To Ensure Healthy Plants In Spring
A few inches of snow isn't the only blanket that can help your winter garden get ready for spring. Add this ingredient for some extra protection and nutrients.
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Use Fall Leaves For A Healthier Garden Next Spring — Here's How
Fall leaves look amazing on the trees, but are less welcome on the yard. If they must go, try turning them into an easy soil amendment for your garden.
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Structures (2)
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How To Keep Birds Visiting The Garden Without Relying On Seeds
Just because you love the birds in your backyard, doesn't mean you love the messy feeders. Try attracting them to your yard with another coveted resource.
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Keep Bird Baths From Freezing With This Simple DIY Hack
Birds visit their baths even in the winter as they look for thawed water, so try to keep it from freezing. One common little object might just do the trick.
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Trees (6)
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Manage Excess Water In Your Yard With A Gorgeous Tree That Will Drink It Up
When your yard seems to hold onto water, it isn't cheap or easy to add the infrastructure to get rid of the puddles. This water-loving tree could be a solution.
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The Essential Gardening Task To Prep Cherry Trees For Winter For Delicious Fruit In Summer
To keep your cherry tree safe during the winter so you can enjoy its blossoms in the spring and fruit in the summer, try this important garden task.
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The Gorgeous Tree That You Can Grow Indoors And Even Tolerates Low Light
Many houseplants need lots of sun, but there are only so many windows in your house. Grow this tree indoors for a beautiful option that can handle less light.
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How To Establish The Fast-Growing Neem Tree For Shade In Your Yard
While most gardeners know about neem oil, many don't know that it comes from a tree that happens to be great for shade... if you have the right conditions.
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Prune This Tree In Late Winter For A Stunning Early Spring Display
While spring may be "gardening season," the prep work for gorgeous spring blooms on trees happens in the winter. Here's how to prune this ornamental fruit tree.
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The Best Way To Straighten Out A Leaning Tree In Your Yard
When you notice a tree leaning in your yard, it can be alarming, but there are tried and true ways to straighten them out, especially if they're young.
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Weed Control (3)
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Take Control Of Unwanted Crabgrass With A Simple Solution For Your Lawn
Crabgrass is one of the toughest weeds to eliminate from your lawn, but there's one method makes it easier. Just make sure to apply it at the correct time.
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When To Apply Weed Control For A Greener Lawn This Winter
Some climates have a green lawn all year long, and that includes winter. Keep the weeds in your grass under control by applying herbicides at the right time.
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Kill Unwanted Grass Growing In Your Flower Beds With A Natural Solution
Grass seems to pop up everywhere. Whether it spreads by seed, roots, or rhizomes, there is a way to kill it without using harsh, synthetic chemicals.
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