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Plant of the week: Oxalis, an easy-care, purple plant

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So many gourds, so little time! Here are 4 creative ways to use them this fall

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Can you grow dracaena from cuttings? Here’s what we know

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7 ways to reuse your Halloween pumpkin so it doesn’t go to waste

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What’s in season at the farmers market this November

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6 air plants that make great additions to your indoor garden

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November 4, 2021
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Are pumpkins a fruit or a vegetable? Here’s what we know

November 3, 2021
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What you should be planting in your garden this November

November 3, 2021
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Is your lawn overrun with mushrooms? Here’s how to get rid of them

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How to compost pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns

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Easy-to-grow roses that make a beautiful addition to any garden

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A guide to growing and harvesting parsley, one of the most popular herbs

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How to care for Thanksgiving cactus plant, a festive plant

November 4, 2021
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The best plants for adding autumn color to your home

November 2, 2021
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7 ideas for using air plants as creative interior design

November 2, 2021
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Plant of the week: Monstera adansonii, aka the Swiss cheese plant

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Worried about your peace lily’s leaves turning yellow? Here’s how to save it

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Here’s how quickly you can expect your new spindle palm tree to grow

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How to install solar lights to save on electricity and protect the planet

November 4, 2021
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Designing your poolside landscape? Avoid these plants

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How to install a fence around your yard without breaking the bank

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6 balcony vegetable gardening tips every new gardener needs

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How to install an above-ground pool liner safely

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Everything you should consider before painting your pool

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Use these 7 tips to build an outdoor kitchen on a budget

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Good, better, best: Outdoor sheds for garden storage

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What you should be cooking in your outdoor kitchen this October

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4 great gifts for the gardener in your life

December 17, 2020
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This is the single best gift to give any gardener

December 16, 2020
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The 5 gifts to get new gardeners this holiday season

December 15, 2020
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These are the best gifts for a novice gardener

December 14, 2020
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Pro gardeners will love these 5 gifts

December 13, 2020
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8 gifts for the gardener who has it all

December 12, 2020
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The best compostable bowls for eco-friendly convenience

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The best glue traps to control pests

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8 unusual and delicious herbs you can grow outdoors

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3 composting lessons we learned from YouTube channel World Composting

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When and how you should factor climate zones into an upcoming move

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Do you live in climate zone 7? How to tell if your plants will last

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How to choose the right drought-hardy flowers for your climate

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The 3 best ways to use the pumpkin guts after carving

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Don’t forget to dust your houseplants! Here’s what to keep in mind

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Plant of the week: Stephania erecta

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