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A man cutting down a tree.
Selling Trees on Your Land for Lumber

 
Rock Background with Weeds
Getting Rid of Weeds in Rocks

 
Lucky Bamboo in glass vase
Growing Plants in Water

 
Homemade Weed Killer Recipes
Homemade Weed Killer Recipes

 
Grass Growing in Pavement Cracks
Solutions for Grass Growing in Pavement...

 
Red tabby laying on lawn that has a lot of moss
Getting Rid of Moss in Your Lawn

 
Sweetgum Tree
Preventing a Sweetgum Tree From Making Balls

 
Photo of a potted plant.
Filler Ideas for Potted Plants

 
Photo of a hedge apple.
What Are Hedge Apples Good For?

 
A woman watering a houseplant.
Identifying a Houseplant

 
Weeds Between Bricks
Preventing and Killing Weeds Between Bricks

 
Landscape edging between the garden and the lawn.
Creative Ideas For Landscape Borders

 
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Pruning a tree
Pruning Times: What and When to Prune

 
Sap Dripping From a Tree
Sap Dripping From a Tree

 
Deer in a garden
Homemade Deer Repellents

 
Spooning coffee ground into a plants soil.
Plants That Like Coffee Grounds

 
Bee on Hummingbird Feeder
Keeping Bees Out of a Hummingbird Feeder

 
Photo of a large weeping willow tree.
Starting a Weeping Willow Tree from a Cutting

 
Insect Problems on Houseplants
Solutions for Insect Pests on Houseplants

 
multicolored flowerbed on a lawn
Preventing Weeds in Flower Beds

 
Dogs in Yard with Grass
Growing Grass in a Yard with Dogs

 
Photo of blackberries on the vine.
Getting Rid of Blackberry Bushes

 
A cat in a house plant.
Keeping Cats Out of House Plants

 
Avocados on a Tree
Caring for an Avocado Tree

 
Rooting Hormone
Make Your Own Rooting Hormone

 
Pink Christmas Cactus
Getting a Christmas Cactus to Bloom

 
Repotting Orchid
Repotting Orchids

 
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A free range chicken on a farm.
Keeping Chickens Out of Your Garden

 
Daylilies
Growing Daylilies

 
Gloved hand using a spray bottle to spray a week growing in a driveway crack
Using Bleach as a Weed Killer

 
Wood Burning in Fireplace
Uses for Fireplace Ashes

 
Row of cut Poplar Trees
Selling Poplar Trees for Lumber

 
Photo of cherries hanging on a cherry tree.
Growing Cherries (Cherry Trees)

 
Two orange fertilizer sprayers.
Homemade Liquid Fertilizer Recipes

 
Keeping Slugs Off Hostas
Keeping Slugs Off Hostas

 
Wick Watering to Container Plant
Wick Watering for Container Plants

 
Homemade Birdbath Ideas
Homemade Birdbath Ideas

 
Bundles of lavender hanging upside down to dry against a wooden background
Uses for Dried Lavender

 
dog peeing on grass
Fixing Grass Damaged By Dog Pee

 
beautiful lawn
Getting Rid of Onion Grass

 
Flower Beds
Killing Weeds in Flower Beds

 
Rejuvenating a Tired Lawn
Rejuvenating a Tired Lawn

 
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Photo of a cumber on the vine.
Growing Cucumbers

 
Ivy Cutting
Growing Ivy

 
Making Your Cut Flowers Last Longer, Red Roses in a Vase
Making Your Cut Flowers Last Longer

 
Clearing Land
Land Clearing Tips

 
A tree planted too close to a home.
Getting Rid of Tree Roots Under a House Foundation

 
Controlling Algae in a Pond
Controlling Algae in a Pond

 
Growing Honeysuckle
Growing Honeysuckle

 
growing a cherry tree from a pit.
Starting a Cherry Tree from a Pit

 
Christmas Cactus
Starting a Christmas Cactus from Cuttings

 
Cleaning Ficus leaves
Cleaning Houseplants

 
Pruning a Crepe Myrtle Tree
Pruning a Crepe Myrtle Tree

 
Hydrangea Not Blooming
Hydrangea Not Blooming

 
Pussy Willow Plant
Starting a Pussy Willow Plant from a Branch

 
Pine Needles
Using Pine Needles in Your Garden

 
White dog sitting in the backyard.
Growing Vegetables Where Pets Have Pooped or Peed

 
Hens and Chicks
Growing Hens and Chicks

 
Blue and pinkish purple morning glory blooms.
Getting Rid of Morning Glory

 
English Ivy on Brick Wall
Getting Rid of English Ivy

 
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Cut Roses Not Opening

 
Pine Cones
Getting Seeds From Pine Cones

 
What Is Eating My Pepper Plant Leaves?
Something Is Eating My Pepper Plants

 
age clay pot
Giving Clay Pots an Aged Look

 
Ant on a leaf.
Getting Rid of Ants in Outdoor Potted Plants

 
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Is Cat Mint the same as Catnip?

 
Flowers Planted in Bicycle Basket
Creative Garden Planters

 
Sprouting Garlic
Grocery Store Gardening

 
Starting a Hibiscus from a Cutting
Starting a Hibiscus from a Cutting

 
A cutting of a plant growing in a clay pot.
Starting Plants from Cuttings

 
Acidanthera (Peacock Orchid)
Growing Acidanthera (Peacock Orchid)

 
Hand spraying weed killer onto a largenweed that is in a perfect grass lawn
Weed Killer that Won't Kill Grass

 
A glass hummingbird feeder.
Making a Hummingbird Feeder

 
Squirrel precariously reaching from a branch to a bird feeder
Keeping Squirrels Out of Your Bird Feeder

 
Orange Dahlias
Growing Dahlias

 
Propane Weed Burner
Making a Propane Weed Burner

 
Dark pink and red sweet William.
Growing Sweet William

 
A large willow tree.
Solutions for a Willow Tree Planted Too Close to a...

 
Replanting an Uprooted Tree
Replanting an Uprooted Tree

 
Closeup of Lavender Rose
Starting Roses from Cuttings

 
Peach pits and fruit on white background.
Growing Peach Trees from Pits

 
Picture of garden mulch.
Getting Rid of Mold on Mulch

 
Growing Edible Flowers
Growing Edible Flowers

 
Plastic Flower Pots
Painting Plastic Flower Pots

 
Making a Toilet Planter
Making a Toilet Planter

 
Homemade Birdhouse
Recycled Birdhouse Ideas

 
Uses for Sweet Gum Balls
Uses for Sweet Gum Balls

 
Clover
Getting Rid of Clover

 
Growing Hostas
Growing Hostas

 
murky pond water
Keeping Pond Water Clear

 
Growing Calla Lilies
Growing Calla Lilies

 
Wild Onion plant in bloom
Getting Rid Of Wild Onions

 
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Moss on Fruit Trees

 
flowering yucca
Growing Yuccas Outdoors

 
Hydrangeas
Growing Hydrangea from Seed

 
Vinegar
Killing Weeds With Vinegar

 
Island Garden Bed
Designing an Island Garden Bed

 
Tomato Blight diseased plants
Preparing Your Soil to Avoid Tomato Blight

 
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Sources of Free Pavers or Stone

 
Seed Starts by Window
Starting Seeds Indoors

 
plant inside of self watering pot
Making a Self Watering Pot

 
Orange Chrysanthemums
Growing Chrysanthemums...

 
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Grow your Own Tomato Plants - plants in cups
Grow Your Own Tomato PlantsLast spring was the first time we ever tried growing our own tomato plants. We had a big plastic tank that didn't work well for what we got it for. My husband removed the plastic and used the frame to make a greenhouse.

 
A Bouquet of Edibles
A Bouquet of EdiblesThree wonderful sunny days this week tell me that the darkest days of winter are behind us. The seed catalogues landing in my inbox and in my postbox are filled with possibilities to make even more colourful and tasty edible bouquets than the ones I created last summer.

 
A sunflower plant growing in a light green container.
Growing Sunflowers in ContainersThis guide is about growing sunflowers in containers. Sunflowers are a wonderful addition to any garden space for their beautiful colors and visiting birds.

 
Thermometer Taking Soil Temperature
The Importance of Soil Temperature to Growing...This guide is about the importance of soil temperature to growing plants. Whether in the greenhouse or out of doors seeds germinate and plants grow best with the proper soil temperature.

 
Grow Your Own Ginger - ginger bulb
Grow Your Own GingerNow that everyone's battling colds and flus, I'm reminded that growing your own ginger is super easy and, of course, great for your budget. When you're at the store, choose a ginger root that looks like it has eyes growing from it (much like potato eyes), or take it home and wait for the eyes to grow themselves.

 
Cutting Flower Stems
Conditioning Cut Flowers for Lasting ArrangementsCut flower arrangements will not last forever, but there are steps you can take to increase their longevity. This is a guide about conditioning cut flowers for lasting arrangements.

 
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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.

 
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.

 
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.

 
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.

 
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.

 
Stackable Potato Tower
Stackable Potato TowerGrown your own potatoes at home with this stackable tower. Learn how to make it in this short video.

 
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A rose bush that has fallen.
Giant Rose Bush Has FallenRose bushes and trees should be pruned annually to maintain it's shape and generate new blooms for the next year. However, too many heavy blooms cause them to list or even fall over. If your giant rose bush has fallen you may need to prop it up until it is time to prune it back.

 
A Peace Lily in bloom, next to a window.
Annual Peace LilyI received this plant in 2008 when my father passed away and have lovingly cared for it since. I wait for it to bloom every year. It takes quite a while after winter starts, for its bloom to actually open but, when it does, I am filled with a peace that its name represents.

 
Dieffenbachia
Growing Dieffenbachia (Dumb canes)This is a guide about growing dieffenbachia (dumb cane). Here are some tips for rooting and repotting pieces of a damaged dieffenbachia.

 
Harvested Zucchini in a Basket
When to Harvest ZucchiniThis is a guide about when to harvest zucchini. Knowing when to harvest your zucchini will ensure that you get the flavor and texture that you prefer. One benefit of more frequent harvesting is that you can increase your overall yield for the season.

 
Asparagus
8 Great Perennial VegetablesDespite the wait, often a year, before they produce their first crop there are many advantages to planting perennial vegetables. Some good choices include, artichokes, asparagus, chayote, rhubarb, and more. This is a guide contains information about eight great perennial vegetables.

 
Ripe Blackberries
Picking The Ripest BlackberriesOptimal sweetness is achieved when the berry is fully ripe. Some berries actually may appear ready to pick when black and shiny, but with some varieties it is when they become less shiny that they are the sweetest. This is a guide about picking the ripest blackberries.

 
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Growing BeetsHow do I grow beets in Georgia?

 
What Is This House Plant? - thick trunked plant with dark green round leaves
What Is This House Plant?I want to know more about this house plant.

 
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Killing Weeds in LawnsI am looking for a weed killer that won't kill the grass.

 
Using Coffee to Revive a Christmas Cactus - frozen cactus
Using Coffee to Revive a Christmas CactusIf you can use coffee to revive a cactus, can it be coffee that has cinnamon in the coffee grounds? My mom uses hazelnut cream with cinnamon. Would that hurt the plant or save it from freezer burn?

 
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Suggested Plantings After Removing Pine TreesWe have some large old pine trees between our driveway and the neighbor's that will be cut down soon. What can we grow in the spot after they are gone? We are in southeast Michigan, zone 5-6 ish, and the site will be in full sun. Fruit/berry suggestions would be a plus.

 
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Will Homemade Weed Killers Harm Garden Plants?When using salt and vinegar/Dawn, will it kill garden plants also?

 
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