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6 Selections That Perform Well in Clay Soil

May 12, 2026 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

6 Selections That Perform Well in Clay Soil

Clay soil loves to test a gardener’s patience. One rainy week turns the yard into a sticky swamp, while a hot July afternoon can bake that same soil into something that resembles a brick patio. Plenty of plants throw in the towel under those conditions, but a smart gardener knows one secret: the right plants…

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10 Plants That Are Tough Enough for New Gardeners to Never Kill

December 29, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Here Are 10 Plants That Are Tough Enough for New Gardeners to Never Kill

Starting a garden can feel like stepping into an epic adventure. One day you’re watering happily, and the next your “green thumb” is under siege by drooping leaves and mysterious brown spots. But fear not, aspiring plant parent! Not all greenery is high-maintenance or destined to meet a tragic end under your care. Some plants…

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Pennsylvania’s New Fertilizer Law Bans Phosphorus and Caps Nitrogen at 0.7 lb per 1,000 Sq Ft

Pennsylvania’s New Fertilizer Law Bans Phosphorus and Caps Nitrogen at 0.7 lb per 1,000 Sq Ft

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A garden can become much more than a collection of flowers and vegetables when it welcomes the tiny helpers that keep nature moving. Insect hotels, bee baths, and mini ponds create inviting spaces for pollinators, predators of garden pests, and other beneficial creatures that make outdoor spaces more lively. Many gardeners focus on what plants…

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Growing with Graywater: Use Shower and Bath Water to Irrigate Ornamentals Safely

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The Crops Worth Planting Now If Grocery Produce Keeps Rising

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