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Using the Right Lawn Weedkiller
Herbicides that are for lawn weeds are often overused.
Hypertufa Planter
Hypertufa is a human-made building material that uses one part Portland cement to three parts of other materials.
Why Aren’t My Bell Peppers Growing? Tips for an Abundant Harvest
Bell peppers are one of the most planted vegetables, but they take more time than other plants to produce fruit.
Gypsum
Adding gypsum to your soil will increase its calcium level.
Easter Lilies
Aim to purchase lilies that have six to eight unopened buds on a stem.
Crabgrass and Dormant Oil
Very refined oils known as horticultural oils have the consistency of water. They are sprayed on plants to smother some kinds of insects or their eggs.
Climate Change and Trees
Planting trees will not improve or worsen the climate in the long term. Instead, consider whether the tree you are planting will survive in the current climate.
Florel the Little Chemical that Could
When used correctly, Florel can prevent unwanted plants from bearing fruit and help your flowers grow better.
2024 All-America Selections Winners
AAS winners are more likely to thrive in your garden than non-winners.
Valentine Flowers
Keep a bouquet of flowers fresh for as long as possible by changing the water everyday.
