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Raised Garden Beds Really Aren’t All They’re Cracked Up to Be
1When it comes to your garden, you may be thinking that raised beds will help create a defined, aesthetically pleasing space to work in and some necessary separation of your garden from the rest of the grass, critters, and vermin in your yard. And you wouldn’t be wrong.
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How to Save Wilted Roses in Your Garden
Rose bushes have long been a popular foundation plant, often positioned in front of windows so that people inside can enjoy the blooms — which often appear in the spring and stick around until early fall. While the hardy plants do require care and attention, taking the time to remove dead or dying flower blossoms…
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Drown Your Potted Plants
Over my life, I’ve heard a million different recommendations about how to water plants, ranging from “once a week, weakly” to “water until it runs out the bottom” to my favorite, “water when things start to look sad.” I’ve spent the last month nervously plant-sitting fifty or so rare plants for a friend—a master gardener…
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Wearing Shoes in the House Is Plain Gross
You probably clean your shoes if you step in something muddy or disgusting. But when you get home, do you always de-shoe at the door?