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How To Get Free Seeds From The Government by Amanda Blankenship Seeds might seem like a small expense, but any seasoned…
Should I Use Enviro Ice On My Plants? by Kathryn Vercillo Every week, I receive food from Hungryroot. It's a great…
From Trash to Treasure: Transform Shredded Paper Into Garden Gold by Amanda Blankenship Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might…
What Happens to Plants If You Use Enviro Ice on Them? by Amanda Blankenship About a year ago, I wrote our first article about…

The Common Mulching Mistake That Can Slowly Kill an Expensive Tree

You spend hundreds of dollars on a beautiful ornamental tree, carefully plant it in your yard, and surround it with fresh mulch to give your landscaping a polished appearance. Everything looks perfect, especially that neat mound of dark mulch rising around the trunk. But what if the very thing you did to protect your investment…

Think All Earthworms Are Good for Your Garden? This Invasive Species Is Different

Most gardeners celebrate finding earthworms in their soil because they’re supposed to be a sign of a healthy, thriving garden. But what if some of those worms were actually making your soil worse? An invasive group of earthworms spreading across the United States is causing concern among researchers, gardeners, and conservationists because of its ability…

The Privacy Hedge Mistake That Can Turn Into a Property Line Dispute

You plant a row of beautiful evergreen shrubs along your backyard fence, imagining the privacy they’ll provide once they fill in. A few years later, your neighbor knocks on your door with a complaint: your hedge is growing into their yard, blocking access to their fence, and dropping debris onto their property. They want you…

Your Neighbor Cuts Branches Off Your Tree — Who’s Responsible if It Dies?

You come home from work and notice something disturbing: your neighbor has cut several large branches off the beautiful shade tree you’ve spent years caring for. They explain that the branches were hanging over their fence, so they had every right to remove them. But weeks later, your tree begins dropping leaves, developing dead limbs,…