Gardening

Watch Out! These Common Houseplants Are Toxic to Pets

Watch Out! These Common Houseplants Are Toxic to Pets

If you love both pets and indoor gardening, then you need to be extra careful about accidentally bringing home toxic houseplants. Here’s the truth about cats and dogs… and houseplants. At some point, your beloved kitten or puppy is going to take a chomp out of your plants. No matter …

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Turn Your Garden into a Bird-Friendly Haven

Turn Your Garden into a Bird-Friendly Haven

Do you like waking up to the sound of birdsong? It’s easy to attract birds to your garden–just plant the right flowers! Here’s how to create a haven for birds at your home. Like humans, birds go wherever their basic needs can be met. For them (and us!) that means …

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Help Your Container Gardens Glow Up This Summer

Help Your Container Gardens Glow Up This Summer

Ever wonder why some people have lush, Pinterest-worthy container gardens… yet your plants look sad and vaguely embarrassed to be on your porch? It’s because they know the secrets I’m about to share with you. In just a few simple steps, you’ll be able to create amazing container gardens that’ll …

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Get Dirty to Eat Clean: How to Grow a Salad Garden

Get Dirty to Eat Clean: How to Grow a Salad Garden

Wanna eat more greens? Grow your own salad garden! You’ll get the maximum boost from vitamins and minerals when you grow lettuce, arugula, and other greens at home. Plus you literally can’t get any fresher than a salad you picked 10 minutes before eating it! Choosing Your Plants There are …

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What Are Heirloom Seeds–And Why Should You Plant Them?

What Are Heirloom Seeds–And Why Should You Plant Them?

If you’re planning a garden–or even just growing a few culinary herbs in containers–then you need to know about heirloom seeds. What are they, and why should you consider planting them? The Trouble with Hybrid Seeds There are two basic seed types available to home gardeners: hybrid and heirloom. Hybrid …

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Your Essential Spring Guide to Cut Flowers

Your Essential Spring Guide to Cut Flowers

Is there anything more magical than seeing that first bright green hint of spring? You can easily bring that beauty indoors with cut flower arrangements. Here are the best flowers to choose and tips for making your blooms last! Best Spring Flowers for Cutting Tulips come in a dizzying variety of …

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How to Grow Your Very Own Culinary Herb Garden

How to Grow Your Very Own Culinary Herb Garden

Even apartment dwellers can enjoy a delicious, fragrant, and beautiful culinary herb garden. It’s just a matter of selecting the right plants. Here’s everything you need to get started this weekend! Which Plants Should You Grow? Grow the herbs you already enjoy using in your kitchen. Basil is a no-brainer …

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