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Hand Pollinate Stone Fruit Trees: 5 Tips for Success
Hand pollinating stone fruits is something I've learned to rely on when bees don't show up — and trust me, it works. If you're wondering whether you c...
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Spring Gardening: Fun Facts and Tips for a Better Garden
I look forward to Groundhog Day every year, not just for the fun of watching Punxsutawney Phil make his prediction, but because it’s the first real si...
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What's Eating Your Pecans? Identify and Save Your Harvest
You head out to your pecan tree one morning, coffee in hand, ready to admire your hard work — and half the nuts are just gone. It's frustrating, I kno...
Aug 27,2026 -
Spring Garden Planning: 10 Tasks to Get Your Garden Ready Fast
If you're wondering when to start your spring garden planning, the answer is simple: now. I know it's tempting to wait until the first warm day hits, ...
Aug 27,2026 -
Asian Lady Beetle vs Ladybug: 5 Key Differences
If you’ve ever found a swarm of ladybugs in your house during fall, you’re not dealing with a friendly native ladybug — you’re looking at the Asian la...
Aug 27,2026 -
10 Plants Javelina Won't Eat: My Personal Garden Guide
If you live in the Southwest and javelinas have turned your garden into an all-you-can-eat buffet, you're probably wondering: are there really plants ...
Aug 27,2026 -
Broccoli Leaves Are Edible and Loved — Here's How to Use Them
You've been missing out if you toss those big, beautiful leaves on your broccoli stalks into the compost bin. I sure did for years. But once I started...
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7 Must-Do August Southeast Gardening Tasks for a Thriving Garden
When it comes to gardening in August, the honest truth is that you need to carefully schedule your time to avoid being outside when it's just too hot ...
Aug 27,2026 -
Harvest Herbs Like a Pro: Simple Tips for Peak Flavor
Picking herbs is one of the simplest gardening tasks — but there’s a right and wrong way to do it. The key is timing your harvest for peak flavor and ...
Aug 27,2026 -
Apricot Fertilizer: 3 Mistakes to Avoid for Bigger Harvests
Yes, you need to know about apricot fertilizer — but not in the way you might think. I’ve helped dozens of backyard orchardists get their trees right,...
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No Garden? Here's Where to Put Your Compost
You’re staring at a pile of dark, crumbly compost and thinking, “Where do I put compost now?” It’s a common question, especially if you don’t have a s...
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7 Cat Safe Cut Flowers for Your Bouquets
If you’re a cat owner who loves fresh flowers, you’ve probably asked yourself this question: Are there cut flowers for cats that are actually safe? Th...
Aug 27,2026 -
Spring Garden Planning: 10 Tasks to Get Your Garden Ready Fast
If you're wondering when to start your spring garden planning, the answer is simple: now. I know it's tempting to wait until the first warm day hits, ...
Aug 27,2026 -
11 Best Shade Plants for Hummingbirds You Need to See
The short answer is yes, you absolutely can — and should — use shade plants for hummingbirds to create a vibrant, bird-friendly garden. I've spent yea...
Aug 27,2026 -
7 Best Moon Garden Herbs for a Nighttime Escape
Have you ever dreamed of taking a moonlit walk through a fragrant garden filled with nighttime herbs? Let's face it — most of us are too busy during t...
Aug 27,2026 -
I've Grown These 7 Low Light Succulents in Dim Rooms
If you've been wondering whether low light indoor succulents actually exist, here's your answer: yes, they absolutely do. I've spent years testing thi...
Aug 27,2026 -
Vinegar Pickling 101: Quick Tips to Preserve Vegetables with 5% Acetic Acid
Yes, vinegar pickling is a straightforward and effective way to preserve vegetables with vinegar, and I've found it's one of the easiest methods to st...
Aug 27,2026 -
Midwest shade plants: 9 picks that actually thrive
Planning a shade garden in the Midwest is tricky — I know that from personal trial and error. The answer is yes, you can absolutely create a stunning ...
Aug 27,2026