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How to Choose the Best Autumn Fertiliser for Anything in Your Garden
Autumn is one of the three times of year you fertilize. When plants are ready to wake up in spring, you surprise them with a brunch of nitrogen-rich plant food to help them grow; in summer, you give them boosts of phosphorus and potassium to give them a brain food they need to make vegetables,…
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14 Easy Bumper Crops for Your Beginner’s Garden (and When to Grow Them)
A lot of people daydream about starting their own garden. Whether it’s in your yard or in containers on your deck or windowsill, the idea of growing fresh vegetables and fruits seems like a delightful use of your property and time. It’s also a potential budget boon, as growing your own food can be a…
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How to Protect Your Garden for the Winter
Some plants just aren’t cut out for cold weather, but a surprising number of perennials are perfectly capable of surviving a frigid winter — at least with the right protection. As the temperatures start to cool down, it’s important to take a few simple steps to insulate your plants and soil from the cold season…
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The Difference Between Annuals, Perennials, and Biennials
Knowing the life cycle of your plants is vital to creating a healthy garden. Some plants grow all year round, like evergreens (hence the name) while others sprout only once a year, like geraniums. It can be hard to keep track of which plants come back every year (perennials) and which live only one cycle…