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Photo of a hedge apple.

What Are Hedge Apples Good For?

Pink Christmas Cactus

Getting a Christmas Cactus to Bloom

A man cutting down a tree.

Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

Photo of blackberries on the vine.

Getting Rid of Blackberry Bushes

Pile of green acorns in grass

Removing Acorns from a Lawn

Perennials

Cutting Back Perennials in the Fall

A cat in a house plant.

Keeping Cats Out of House Plants

Photo of a potted plant.

Filler Ideas for Potted Plants

Elephant Ears Leaf

Saving Elephant Ears Bulbs

Weeds Between Bricks

Preventing and Killing Weeds Between Bricks

Avocados on a Tree

Caring for an Avocado Tree

Protecting Pots and Planters Over Winter

Protecting Pots and Planters Over Winter

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A free range chicken on a farm.

Keeping Chickens Out of Your Garden

Homemade Weed Killer Recipes

Homemade Weed Killer Recipes

Christmas Cactus on Table

Give Coffee to a Christmas Cactus

Keeping Slugs Off Hostas

Keeping Slugs Off Hostas

Avocado Plant leaves on white

Pruning an Avocado Plant

Spooning coffee ground into a plants soil.

Plants That Like Coffee Grounds

Salt and Vinegar Weed Killer Recipe

Salt and Vinegar Weed Killer Recipe

potted houseplant

Bringing Plants Indoors for the Winter

murky pond water

Keeping Pond Water Clear

Bee on Hummingbird Feeder

Keeping Bees Out of a Hummingbird Feeder

Bamboo

placing a cutting into the floral foam

Easily Root Flower and Tree Cuttings

Sweetgum Tree

Preventing a Sweetgum Tree From Making Balls

Lucky Bamboo in glass vase

Growing Plants in Water

Insect Problems on Houseplants

Solutions for Insect Pests on Houseplants

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Controlling Algae in a Pond

Controlling Algae in a Pond

Cut Roses Not Opening

growing a cherry tree from a pit.

Starting a Cherry Tree from a Pit

Closeup of Lavender Rose

Starting Roses from Cuttings

A woman watering a houseplant.

Identifying a Houseplant

Ant on a leaf.

Getting Rid of Ants in Outdoor Potted Plants

A bird eating suet out of a feeder.

Making Homemade Suet

Bittersweet

Growing Bittersweet

Uses for Sweet Gum Balls

Uses for Sweet Gum Balls

Norfolk Pines Damaged By Cold

Coffee Grounds for Citrus Trees?

Rooting Hormone

Make Your Own Rooting Hormone

Hibiscus Flower

Getting Hibiscus Flowers to Bloom

Mystery Plant

What is This Garden Plant?

Pussy Willow Plant

Starting a Pussy Willow Plant from a Branch

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A large willow tree.

Solutions for a Willow Tree Planted Too Close to a...

Watering a Pink blooming Christmas Cactus

Caring for a Christmas Cactus

Tomato Plants Not Blooming

Tomato Plants Not Blooming

Lemons growing on a tree.

Avocado with dying leaves.

Avocado Trees Losing Leaves

snow in flower pot

Preparing Container Plants for Winter

Privacy Hedge

Growing a Privacy Hedge

Birdhouse made from gourds.

Making a Gourd Birdhouse

Photo of a large weeping willow tree.

Starting a Weeping Willow Tree from a Cutting

Starting a Hibiscus from a Cutting

Starting a Hibiscus from a Cutting

Goat Head Fruit

Getting Rid Of Goat Heads (Tribulus terrestris)

Orange Maple Leaves

Maple Tree Losing Its Leaves Early

Repotting Orchid

Repotting Orchids

Christmas Cactus

Dividing and Repotting a Christmas Cactus

Gravel Driveway

Preventing and Killing Weeds in Gravel

A riding lawnmower, from the view of the seat.

Husqvarna Riding Mower Won't Start

Zucchini Growing

Zucchini Rotting on the Vine

Red Briers

Getting Rid of Briers

Pothos Vine

Caring for a Pothos Vine

A section of English ivy

Things To Consider Before Growing Climbing Ivy

Squirrel precariously reaching from a branch to a bird feeder

Keeping Squirrels Out of Your Bird Feeder

Bundles of lavender hanging upside down to dry against a wooden background

Uses for Dried Lavender

Upside down wine bottle in flower pot.

Using Wine Bottle to Water Plants

Hand spraying weed killer onto a largenweed that is in a perfect grass lawn

Weed Killer that Won't Kill Grass

Weeds Between Pavers

Removing Weeds Between Pavers

multicolored flowerbed on a lawn

Preventing Weeds in Flower Beds

Growing Poinsettia

Growing Poinsettia

Sprouting Garlic

Grocery Store Gardening

A cutting of a plant growing in a clay pot.

Starting Plants from Cuttings

Black billed magpie

How can I get rid of the magpies but keep the rest of the birds?

Gloved hand using a spray bottle to spray a week growing in a driveway crack

Using Bleach as a Weed Killer

Osage Orange Tree "Hedge Apple"

Growing an Osage Orange Tree "Hedge Apple"

Rubber Tree (Houseplant)

Growing a Rubber Tree (Houseplant)

First Iris Blooms

White dog sitting in the backyard.

Growing Vegetables Where Pets Have Pooped or Peed

Sweetgum Tree

Getting Rid of a Sweetgum Tree

Transplanted avocado tree.

Avocado Tree Leaves Turning Brown

Christmas Cactus Leaves

Christmas Cactus Not Blooming

Wild Onion plant in bloom

Getting Rid Of Wild Onions

A pathway covered in sawdust.

Using Sawdust in Your Garden

Norfolk pine when healthy.

Norfolk Pine Needles Turning Brown

Transplanting a Weeping Cherry Tree

Homemade Wild Bird Food

Homemade Wild Bird Food

Homemade Birdhouse

Recycled Birdhouse Ideas

Rabbit in Grass With Dandelions

Animal Safe Weed Killer Recipes

An older man trimming a bush with garden shears.

Cleaning Up After Trimming Bushes

Fleas in My Vegetable Garden

Rose of Sharon

Transplanting a Rose of Sharon

Cleaning Ficus leaves

Cleaning Houseplants

Kudzu Be Gone! Homemade Weed Killer

A hedgehog nibbling on a mushroom.

Encouraging Hedgehogs in Your Garden

Wood Burning in Fireplace

Uses for Fireplace Ashes

Composting Grapes

Composting Grapes

pine trees

Plants and Flowers That Will Grow Under Pine Trees

Tree trimmer up in a tree, cutting it down.

Saving Money on Tree Removal

Two ripe figs hanging on branch.

Greenhouse in a garden.

Building a Pole Barn Greenhouse

Garden hose

Garden Hose Tips and Tricks

Anthurium Blooms Turning Brown

Photo of foodready to compost.

Mother Nature's Best Fertilizers and Bug...

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Using Bird Feeders for Houseplants

Using Bird Feeders for HouseplantsI picked up two inexpensive wooden bird feeders that were actually a little broken in a local department store for $1 each. I decided to use them inside my house to hold some hanging plants. I bring in a number of herbs for the winter and so window and plant space becomes an issue for me in the winter.

Use a Baby Pool to Cleanup Yard Debris - pool loaded with tree branches

Use a Baby Pool to Cleanup Yard DebrisI trimmed some low lying limbs on our pecan tree and thought about Hurricane Florence that is predicted to bring devastation to North Carolina and South Carolina. There is going to be a mess of debris left to clean up.

Paint a Flower Pot Saucer that Doesn't Match Pot - pot with slight white accents and painted saucer

Paint a Flower Pot Saucer that Doesn't Match PotFlower pots and saucers are sold separately. I knew I had a saucer at home so I didn't buy a new one. When I went home, the saucer didn't match the pot. You can revamp the saucer with a little bit of paint and it pairs nicely with the accents of the pot. I was able to save the $1-2 on a saucer, and use an existing one.

DIY Moat to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeder - twist the other end for the top

DIY Moat to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird FeederMake a plastic cap moat to keep the ants from getting into your hummingbird feeders.

Protect Ripening Fruit with Newspaper - fruit tree festooned with newspaper wrapped fruit

Protect Ripening Fruit with NewspaperIn our yard, we have been experiencing more wild animals lately (i.e.: birds, rats, rabbits, etc.) especially since our yard is near a canyon. These animals are eating our fruit! It is quite frustrating watering these fruit trees, watching the fruit grow, and then finding them eaten/ruined.

Succulent Wreath - wreath hanging on a tree

Succulent WreathThis is a beautiful outdoor succulent wreath that can be hung on your front door or in your backyard. Just a few supplies and you can have yourself a lovely succulent wreath!

Videos

How to Grow Chillies

How to Grow ChilliesChillies, chiles or hot peppers, these spicy fruits are important in cooking across the globe. Learn how to grow them in this short video.

Recycled Self Watering Container for Indoor Plants

Recycled Self Watering Container for Indoor...This is a great way to make a self watering container using recycled materials. Learn how to make one in this short video.

Upcycled Soda Bottle as Hanging Planter

Upcycled Soda Bottle as Hanging PlanterThis eco-friendly soda bottle hanging planter is simple to make and is a cute way to hang plants from your front porch. Check out this video for the step by step instructions.

Building a Potato Cage

Building a Potato CageGrowing Potatoes in a cage above ground, makes them easy to harvest. Check out this video on how to make a potato cage.

Fixing Engine Stall on Gas Powered Trimmer

Fixing Engine Stall on Gas Powered TrimmerIf your gas powered trimmer is having trouble running when you turn the choke off after starting it, this tip may help you. Check out how we fixed this problem.

Self Watering Basil Planter

Self Watering Basil PlanterSelf watering containers are a great way to grow plants with out worrying about under or over watering. Learn how to make this self watering planter with this short video.

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beautiful red hibiscus bloom

Overwintering a HibiscusIn colder climates you will want to bring your hibiscus indoors in the winter. They can reside in the garage or in the house. If they do not go dormant you will need to water sparingly. This guide contains useful information regarding overwintering a hibiscus.

Harvesting ElderberriesAfter snipping the 'umbrellas' from your elderberry bush, use a plastic fork (held backwards) to glean the black berries from the vines. Package and freeze. Wash just before using.

Puppy in a flower bed.

Creating Flower Beds Where a Dog Previously Peed and PoopedThe first step in this process is to retrain the dog to use a new spot. Make sure all solids are removed. You can add a bit of dish soap and water to the soil to help remove and dilute urine. Turn the soil to aerate. Time is your friend. This is a guide about creating flower beds where a dog previously peed and pooped.

A cutting board full of very small garlic cloves.

Using Tiny Garlic ClovesMy sister gets a ton of tiny garlic cloves from an abandoned garlic patch that she has and while I appreciate them they are a major pain to husk and peel.

The Changing Of The Seasons -
Niobe Clematis

The Changing Of The Seasons

Use a Sheet To Protect Plants From FrostTo protect plants from frost, cover rows with fitted twin sheets. Plan early when planting with this in mind.

Questions

Identifying a Houseplant - dark red leafed plant

Identifying a HouseplantPlease tell me what type of houseplant you think this is. I've researched and can't figure it out.

Overwintering a HibiscusI'm told that I can bring my hibiscus plant (in a pot) in for the winter. It is only 2 1/2 feet tall and still has about 8 buds on it. It has a bloom right now. Should I cut it back? Some say to leave it in the garage to go dormant. I could, but still don't know if I should cut it back. I live in southern Michigan.

Leaves and Branches on Avocado Turning BlackMy avocado tree has branches that are turning black and brown starting on the leaves. What should I do? It's a 5 gallon tree planted about three months ago. Am I doing something wrong?

White Spot on Avocado Seed Growing in Water

White Spot on Avocado Seed Growing in WaterI have a white spot on my avocado seed which is in the middle of the seed stalk and root growing location. What is that? Is it time to transfer to soil or can I leave it suspended in water for a long time?

Planting Spring BulbsI recently bought some bulbs to plant. Unfortunately winter came to zone 5 in Michigan and the ground is covered in snow. I'm not sure if the ground is frozen or not. Can I still plant them this year or is it OK to plant them next fall?

Identifying a Houseplant - draping succulent

Identifying a HouseplantThis succulent is about 10 years old. I would really love to identify its genus and species so I can propagate and care for it.

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