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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…

Should You Remove Storm-Damaged Branches Immediately?

A storm leaves behind more than puddles and a few scattered leaves. Broken branches can hang overhead, shift suddenly, damage property, invite decay, and turn a peaceful backyard into a surprisingly dangerous obstacle course. So, should storm-damaged branches come down immediately? Sometimes, yes. Other times, grabbing a saw in a hurry creates a bigger problem…

What Should You Plant Where Spring Bulbs Have Died?

Spring bulbs put on a spectacular show, then pull the gardening equivalent of leaving the party without saying goodbye. Tulips, daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths, and other early bloomers can turn a sleepy garden into a colorful celebration, but their flowers eventually fade and their foliage starts looking tired. That creates a familiar gardening puzzle: what should…

What Should You Harvest Early Before a Heat Dome Arrives?

A heat dome can turn a productive garden into a race against the clock, especially when vegetables sit through several days of intense heat. Harvesting certain crops early before extreme temperatures arrive can protect flavor, texture, and the hard work that went into growing them. Summer gardens often look unstoppable right before the weather takes…

What Is the Best Way to Water a Garden on Sloped Ground?

The best way to water a garden on sloped ground involves slowing water down before gravity turns it into a tiny downhill river. Drip irrigation, terracing, contour planting and careful watering habits can help moisture reach plant roots instead of racing across the soil and carrying precious topsoil with it. A flat garden gives water…