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How to Compost: Hot and Cold Methods

Composting doesn’t have to be complicated. See how to turn garden waste and kitchen scraps into...
Fall Cleanup Tips

10 Fall Cleanup Tips for a Better Spring Garden

Here are 10 autumn garden cleanup tips to reduce problems with pests and diseases—while also...
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Houseplant Care Guide

Here are quick tips to keep your houseplants happy and healthy. From knowing how often to water to...
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Prepare Your Soil in Fall for Next Year’s Garden

Fall is the best time to prepare your soil for next year’s garden! Every year, it’s important to ...
Gardening Soil Amendments

Organic Soil Amendments Explained

Using organic soil amendments, turn your poor garden soil into a nutrient-rich paradise in which...
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What Weeds Tell You About Your Soil

Read your weeds! They are an indicator of your soil’s health. If you have large patches of one kind...
Garden Without Digging

How to Start a New Garden Bed

Want to start a garden from scratch? Here’s how to clear your land—whether it’s replacing lawn...
Seedling

Tips for Transplanting Seedlings

Are you ready for the first big hurdle of the gardening season? Here’s how to make sure that your...
Earthworms

How to Attract Worms to Your Garden

Earthworms have been called “nature’s plows” for the way they dig through the soil. Their tunnels...
Fertilizer for Tomato Plants

How to Apply Fertilizers to Your Garden

We apply fertilizer to make our plants grow better. But when do we apply fertilizer? And how do we...
Hydrangea Flower Colors

Soil pH Levels for Plants

What is your soil’s pH level? Every plant prefers a different level of acidity. Use this soil pH...
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3 Simple DIY Soil Tests

Success in the garden starts with the soil. It, as much as—and sometimes more than—moisture and...
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How to Use Wood Ash in the Vegetable Garden

If you have a fireplace or woodstove, use wood ashes to improve garden soil! Wood ash is full of...
Soil Testing

How to Take a Soil Test

Do you test your soil? Here’s why it’s worth taking the time to lay the groundwork for a better...
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Mulch to Control Weeds and Save Water

In this short video, see how to properly use mulch to kill weeds and keep plants moist, especially...
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How to Enrich Your Garden Soil With Minerals

The secret to a successful garden is right beneath your feet. Show your soil some love and you can...
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How to Make Your Own Seed-Starting Mix

Seed-starting mixes are essential for sowing many vegetables, herbs and flowers. But with so much...
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Types of Soil in the Garden

How do you take care of your soil? In this video, we show you how to determine the soil type of...
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Warming the Soil for Spring Planting

Gardening in regions with a short growing season can be an adventure. There always seems to be...
Compost Tea

How to Make Compost Tea

Ever heard of compost tea? It’s a blend of organic matter that’s brewed to give your soil a boost...
Impatient for Impatiens?

Impatient for Impatiens?

Are you having trouble finding impatiens in garden centers this spring?  Did the ones you planted...
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The Water-Wise Garden

Plants drink their food. If your soil dries out, your plants will starve—or wilt. Take these steps...
When Is Soil Ready For Planting

When is Soil Ready for Planting?

When is your garden soil ready for planting? Here are some tips from The Old Farmer's Almanac....