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Sure, you could take a wrecking ball to everything that casts a shadow on your yard. But it's way easier to simply plant some veggies that thrive on shade. Which seeds should you sow?
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Sure, a lush expanse of grassy turf is a pretty sight. But it requires a lot of water and harmful fertilizers. Is there a way to have a gorgeous lawn without all that needy grass?
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What are asters?
If you're looking for a way to add color to your garden year after year, you can't go wrong with bright asters. Learn more about this floral star in this article.
What time of day should you water your plants?
Using less water on gardening doesn't have to mean less of a garden. Learn how to save 30 percent of your gardening water just by watering at the right time of day in this article.
What types of stones work well in hardscape designs?
Natural stone works well in hardscape design. Learn more about what type of stones to use in hardscapes in this article.
Should you plant lavender in your garden?
For fragrance and looks it's hard to beat lavender. Find out more about this well-loved plant in this article.
What is aquaponics?
Growing fish and plants together in a closed cycle is good for both. Learn about auqaponics in this article.
What type of perennial plant thrives in the West?
There are many ways to use perennials, including as borders, in gardens, in flower arrangements and as groundcover. Find out which perennials are popular in the West from this article.
What types of perennial plants thrive in the South?
The Southâs climate makes it suitable for the planting of various perennial flowers. Learn which perennials thrive in the South from this article.
What types of plants thrive in the fall?
The reds and browns of falling leaves don’t have to be the only color in your yard in the fall. Learn more about plants that thrive as the weather cools in this article.
What's an "elephantâs ear"?
Elephant's ear is a colocasia plant with large leaves. Learn more about other characteristics of elephant's ears.
How to Grow a Buckeye Tree
Learn how to grow a buckeye tree and bring yellow, red and orange blooms to your garden. Learn about how to grow a buckeye tree in this article.
How to grow basil
Basil is one of your favorite herbs and you would like learn how to grow it in your yard. This article will now tell you how to grow basil.
How to Grow Herbs in Pots
You'd like to learn how to grow herbs in pots so that you can grow them inside. This article will tell you how to grow herbs in pots.
How to Grow Herbs
You'd like to learn how to grow herbs. This article will teach you how to grow herbs.
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