Creating the Daylilies of Tomorrow: a Daylily Hybridizer’s Story
Hybridizing – the creation of new plants – is something every serious gardener thinks of at least once. For many plants, the creation of a new hybrid is a lengthy…
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Lawn Care
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Are Your Trees Ready for Winter? All-season Maintenance for Northern Homeowners
It would surprise most people that the best preparation you can give your trees for their long months of winter exposure is to plan their care right from spring through…
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Lawn Burn Caused by Dog Urine: How to Deal With It
As a dog guardian you are aware of the common ‘problem’ that results when your dog’s urine burns the lawn. It’s frustrating to deal with and difficult to prevent, but…
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Mums, Lilies, and Monardas, Oh Boy! Exciting New Developments in Perennials
There is always excitement and anticipation associated with the introduction of a new hardy plant to the market, and any new addition to the short list of hardy plants is…
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Sowing the Seeds of Success: A Primer for Starting Seeds Indoors
Seeds are one of the most fascinating things on earth. These tiny, hard objects – looking very much like rocks – contain everything necessary to grow and bloom and give…
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A Bird in the Hand…
Here’s a little story about birds that might just surprise the backyard gardener. I want to inform you that wild birds can land on your hands and eat out of…
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Fragrant Shrubs for Northern Yards: Inviting Scent and Fragrance Into Your Landscape
You are walking through a local park when you suddenly stop dead in your tracks, transfixed by a spicy fragrance that has commanded your attention. You are driving through a…
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Indoor Germination Tips, Seed Starting for Short Seasons
Whenever we talk to gardeners about starting plants from seed, we are usually met with one of two reactions. The gardener either has a glazed look on his face that…
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10 Essential Fall Yard Care Tips – Preparing Northern Yards and Gardens for Winter
Most homeowners and gardeners living in cold climates know from experience the degree of damage northern winters can inflict on their lawns, trees, and gardens. What many are not aware…
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Dealing With Winter Stress on Your Lawn
Each year as the spring approaches, many homeowners anxiously wait and watch for their lawns to green up. How quickly does this happen with your lawn? Do you feel like…
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What is Bokashi? How to Compost More of Your Kitchen Waste
Bokashi. What is it? Do you have kitchen waste filling up your rubbish bin? This may be the answer to your problem, use of Bokashi bins explained. ‘Compost’ waste that…
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Do Leaves Provide Protection for the Grass Over Winter? The Definitive Answer
When fall comes, leaves fall. This leaves many homeowners wondering “Do leaves provide protection for the grass over winter? Do they harm the grass? What’s the best thing to do?”…
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The Best Way to Rake Leaves: The Ideal Method and the Best Rake for Leaves to Stop Backach
Raking fall leaves is no one’s idea of fun, but it’s a necessary task to maintain a healthy lawn. Learn about the best way to rake leaves and the best…
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Identify Weeds in Your Garden and Learn How to Minimize Their Presence
Identify garden weeds by leaf shape, flower, and growth habits. Garden weeds are aggressive growers and take up great amounts of nutrients and water from the soil. This leaves other…
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