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Common Leaf Spot Problems and How to Treat Them

April 4, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Common Leaf Spot Problems and How to Treat Them

A garden can look like a masterpiece one day and a crime scene the next. Spots appear out of nowhere, leaves lose their charm, and suddenly that thriving plant feels like it’s waving a tiny white flag. Leaf spot problems don’t wait around for permission, and they don’t care how much time or effort went…

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Gardening 101: Everything You Need to Start Your First Garden

January 17, 2025 by Vanessa Bermudez Leave a Comment

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Starting your very own garden may seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re a newbie. Whether you’re growing vibrant flowers, fresh vegetables, or lush greenery, knowing a thing or two about gardening can make all the difference. This simple Gardening 101 guide can help you get started with your planting journey. 1. Choose the…

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Year Round Guide: What to Plant in Each Growing Season

October 4, 2022 by Ali Southerland Leave a Comment

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  Planning what to plant each season can be fun as you dream of all the delicious things your kitchen garden will bring you, but you should know your hardiness before you start buying plants. Your Zone The USDA has divided America into hardiness zones. A hardiness zone is a geographical area that determines which…

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Leaf Mulch Uses That Feed Garden Soil All Winter

Every fall, gardeners fill bags with something they may turn around and pay to replace a few months later. Fallen leaves can become mulch, compost and organic matter, making them one of the most useful free materials your yard produces. Instead of hauling them away, strategic leaf mulch uses can protect exposed soil, suppress winter…

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October Lawn Care Tasks That Protect Your Grass Before Winter

By October, the lawn mower may be running less often, but putting lawn care completely on hold can create problems that show up next spring. Grass type, climate and local frost dates determine exactly what your yard needs, yet several October lawn care jobs can protect turf through colder weather without requiring an expensive lineup…

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Fall Pruning Mistakes That Can Weaken Spring Growth

Fall cleanup has a satisfying rhythm: pull the annuals, rake the leaves, put away the hoses and trim everything that looks unruly before winter. But reaching for the pruning shears simply because a shrub looks messy can create problems that won’t become obvious until months later. Some fall pruning mistakes remove flower buds that have…

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The Best Garlic Planting Window Before Winter Sets In

Garlic is one of those crops that asks you to think about next summer while you’re still cleaning up this year’s garden. Plant too early, and warm fall weather can encourage more top growth than you want before winter; wait until the soil is frozen solid, and you’ve missed the easiest opportunity for the cloves…

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