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Millet is a popular food that's easy to grow yourself. Here's a guide to how to grow millet.
Nothing is as satisfying as growing a plum tree from a pit. This article shows you how to grow a plum tree from a pit.
You know it's important to prune your pine trees, but you're not sure how to do it. In this article we will teach you how to prune pine trees.
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You'd like to plant podocarpus, but don't know how. Learn how to plant podocarpus in this article.
As is usually the case, time is in short supply and has been slipping away from you fast. You had great intentions of preparing your summer garden months ago, but life got in the way. Is it too late?
Flowers are gorgeous to look at, but they've also got a lot to say. There's a secret flower language we'll clue you in on -- and you might be surprised by the message your favorite bloom is sending!
By Echo Surina
If you're sneezing and scratching your eyes, it's probably because it's allergy season. Which plants are the worst hay fever offenders?
By Debra Ronca
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Why do some people love flowers so much? It could be their delicate beauty or bright colors, but more than a few will cite the way they smell. There's a reason why Shakespeare felt compelled to contemplate the sweet scent of the rose, after all. Here are 10 of the most fragrant flowers around.
The sun is warm, the breeze is cool and the steady hum of lawnmowers fills the air. It's time to make your grass look picture perfect.
Long a tool of professional landscaping companies, lawn and garden vacuums are slowly encroaching on leaf blowers as the yard cleanup tool of choice. How do these machines suck up your lawn's dead leaves?
You've mowed, weeded and raked your yard for hours -- but you're not done with your lawn just yet. If you don't pay attention to your lawn's edges, your yard will look a little sloppy. If you're still clueless, we'll show your how to edge your lawn -- or hire someone to do it for you.
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The desert rose plant requires moist, well-drained soil, full sunlight and warm temperatures in order to grow.
With proper care, you can grow caladiums indoors or outdoors. However, to get the best out of these tropical plants, you'll want to absorb these caladium care tips for spring, summer, fall, and winter gardening.
When you want to get rid of the water bugs in your home, don't call a pest-control service. You can do it yourself.
Most Americans don't get nearly enough fresh fruit daily. But if you know how to pick ripe fruit, you'll get the best tasting fruit to add to your diet.
By Sarah Gleim
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Keep rabbits out of your garden with fencing, tree guards, aromatic repellents or human hair. Learn how to keep rabbits out of your garden in this article.
As people have become increasingly environmentally conscious, the eco-friendly reel mower has once again become popular. You can learn more about the reel mower from this article.
One of the chief benefits of using silt soil is that it's able to be compacted easily. You can learn more about when you should use silt soil from reading this article.
You can use a variety of soils in your garden, but loam soil is the best. Learn more about why loam soil is the ideal choice for growing plants and sustainable farming in this article.
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Although it may take some time and patience, there are flowers that will thrive in your particular rock garden.
Certain chemical elements, including potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen, are needed by every plant. You can learn more about the chemical elements that are needed for plant growth from this article.
One traditionally pictures a winter garden as stark and bleak, banked with snow and leaves. Just under the surface, however, a winter garden can teem with life.
Don't let your garden get the best of you; control weeds and ward off pests with one of your most common household items, aluminum foil.
By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd. & Victoria Plummer
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We can't all install an Olympic-sized swimming pool in our backyards, but that doesn't mean water features are totally out of the question. How can you use a waterfall, rock pond or birdbath to help enhance your outdoor space?
Start with a sunny windowsill and a few herb seeds and -- snip-snip, you have an instant gourmet meal. Well, it may not be quite that simple, but fresh herbs are still a great asset to have in the kitchen.
By Sara Elliott