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Avoid These 5 Costly Fall Garden Mistakes

October 7, 2019 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

Summertime errors in gardening are usually easy to fix. Forgot to prune your tomatoes, and now the foliage is out-of-control? No problem. Just trim the excess and choose an appropriate support structure. Forgot to water for a few days? Most plants will be fine, and if not, it’s likely you still have time to re-plant…

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Please, I Beg You. Bring in Your Tender Potted Plants!

September 24, 2019 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

Every year around this time as I walk around the neighborhood with my dogs or pass by homes on my morning runs, I see the insane amount of people who throw away potted plants. In the summer, when the weather is hot and toasty, people calmer to buy all the beautiful plants at the nursery….

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Fall is Slowly Approaching: What to Do in the Garden

September 9, 2019 by Steph Coelho Leave a Comment

As soon as the calendar flipped to September and ‘back to school’ was declared, Mother Nature seemed to follow suit. Nighttime temperatures chilled rapidly, and in the mornings, I need to throw on a sweater to head outside. I’ve wholeheartedly embraced the fall season. My pumpkin decorations are out, my candles are flickering on the credenza,…

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The Sunlight Rule: Why Placement Determines Growth Success

The Sunlight Rule: Why Placement Determines Growth Success

Gardens don’t fail because people lack effort. They fail because plants end up in the wrong light at the wrong time. Sunlight drives everything from leaf size to flower production, and even how fast vegetables mature. A tomato plant sitting in shade behaves nothing like one soaking up six to eight hours of direct sun….

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Insects do not just show up—they take over patios, gardens, and kitchens when conditions allow it. Many homeowners want a safer way to push them back without relying on harsh chemicals or expensive treatments. Nature already offers powerful tools that help keep bugs at a distance while protecting pollinators and pets. Smart gardeners across the…

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5 Easy Crops for First-Time Gardeners

5 Easy Crops for First-Time Gardeners

Starting a garden often feels overwhelming at first glance, especially when seed packets list terms that sound more like science experiments than simple plants. The good news comes fast because some crops practically beg to grow, even for someone planting their very first row in American soil. These beginner-friendly options don’t demand fancy equipment, perfect…

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Why Healthy Leaves Don’t Always Mean Strong Root Systems

Why Healthy Leaves Don’t Always Mean Strong Root Systems

A garden can look like it is thriving on the surface while quietly struggling underneath the soil. Bright green leaves often trick even experienced growers into thinking everything runs perfectly below ground. In reality, plants can wear a “healthy” disguise while their roots weaken, stall, or even begin to fail. This disconnect creates one of…

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