Here’s how you can add healthy dogwood trees to your landscape. The dogwood tree, also known as flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) isn’t just a striking tree; it’s deeply rooted in the history and landscapes of eastern North America. Native to USDA zones 5 through 9 and celebrated for its stunning spring blooms and vibrant fall […]
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Discover the captivating beauty of Loropetalum chinense. Learn about its spidery blooms, rich foliage, and year-round visual interest.
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Plant pansies in your garden this fall for a vibrant pop of color. Learn all about growing and caring for these popular winter annuals in NC.
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These dark leafy greens are perfect for growing in fall and spring. Growing vegetables and fruits keeps your body moving and supports a healthy diet. By growing your garden, you can decide what goes on in your plants and your body. With good planning, you control when you harvest your bounty. These ten leafy green
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Experience the magic of pot marigold. From its vibrant blooms to culinary use, Calendula officinalis is a versatile herb with a lot to offer.
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Add a burst of color to your fall garden with ornamental cabbage and kale. Discover their stunning foliage and vibrant autumn hues.
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Transform your home into an autumn wonderland with these fall decorations. Explore how to incorporate pumpkins, leaves, and wreaths.
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Discover the charm of Dianthus flowers and how they can add vibrant color and texture to your garden. They’re versatile and low maintenance.
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Achieve a lush and healthy lawn with overseeding. Find out the best times, process, and benefits of this essential lawn care technique.
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Prepare your shrubs for winter with these essential fall care tips. From pruning to fertilizing, every shrub can thrive all year round.
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Delicious garlic without the hassle – easily grown with the right tips. Learn more about cultivating this unique bulb from this post.
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Learn to dry or freeze fresh herbs for freshness. Preserving herbs is a fantastic way to ensure fresh, flavorful food all year. Whether you’re an avid gardener or someone who loves to cook with a particular herb, learning how to preserve it properly can elevate your culinary creations and save you money. In this comprehensive
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How weed and feed weed killer plus fertilizer helps your lawn look better You may have heard the term before but still wonder: What exactly are weed and feed products? Weed and Feed is a lawn care product that combines a weed killer with a feed fertilizer, making it an efficient solution for promoting plant
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Discover the importance of lawn aeration for healthy grass growth. Find out why it’s essential to aerate the lawn for optimal growth.
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It’s also one of your vegetable garden’s most useful companion plants. Marigold (Tagetes erecta) is a beautiful and fragrant flower native to Mexico and Central America. It is part of the Asteraceae family, closely related to daisies and sunflowers. Marigolds are popular annual flowers in fabulous colors, including yellow, orange, cream, and red. Marigold flowers will
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