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What is a Permaculture Garden?
Learn the basic principles of permaculture and how to implement them to create your own naturally self-sustaining permaculture garden.
Projects Made Simple
We’re here to help! These DIY garden projects provide step-by-step directions for making decorations and gifts from plants. You can also find easy instructions and ideas for growing in traditional beds or a container garden.
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How to Take a Cutting from a Plant
Growing plants from cuttings is a great way to save money and obtain new plants in a sustainable way. Learn how easy it is to get all the plants you need from those you already have, or by taking a snip or two from a friend’s plant.
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How to Repot a Plant
Knowing when and how to repot a plant is essential for its long-term health. Follow our tips to learn how to repot a plant to keep it healthy, with plenty of room to grow.
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How to Sharpen Garden Tools
Learn how to sharpen garden tools safely and maintain them so they’re ready to use when needed.
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Garden in Grow Bags
Growing plants in grow bags is a popular alternative to growing plants in the ground. Learn how to use grow bags and why they might be a good gardening option for you.
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How to Amend Clay Soil
Clay soil can be hard to work, have poor drainage and lack nutrients plants need to survive. Learn how to amend clay soil into workable, healthier soil.
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9 Simple Garden Edging Ideas
Garden edging ideas to create a modern border around your garden. From free to very expensive. There’s no need to hire a landscape designer!
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Hibiscus Leaves Turning Yellow
Hibiscus leaves turning yellow is common. Find out what causes them to turn and what, if anything, you should do about it.
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How to Care for Your Croton Plant
If your croton plant has gotten too large or the stems are getting leggy it may be time to give it a trim. Follow these simple croton care tips to prune, propagate and protect a croton.
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Houseplant Identification
Find out what houseplant is growing in that pot on your windowsill using these handy houseplant identification tools.
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A Soil Calculator for Raised Beds and Containers
Before you make the trip to the garden center to buy potting or raised bed soil, you can easily determine how much you’ll need using a simple soil calculator formula.
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How to Change Your Soil pH
Soil pH is an essential factor in a plant’s ability to grow. Learn what it means, why it’s important, and how to change your soil pH to help plants thrive.