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Gardeners: Start Your Seeds!
Author: Ames
The Director of Research at the National Gardening Association, Bruce Butterfield is widely known for his understanding of gardeners and the gardening world. But few know of his passion for starting seeds....
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Growing Flowers 101
Author: Ames
In addition to their charm and beauty, the large and diverse group of plants known as bulbs have a lot going for them: They come in neat little packages, are just about 100 percent guaranteed to bloom...
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Lawn Problems
Author: Ames
Something wrong out there on the lawn? Time to do some trouble-shooting.
Rounding up the usual suspects will narrow the field of causes down to:
Not enough water?...
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Lawns 101
Author: Ames
Much has been said and written about whether or not Americans should rethink their passion for the home lawn. There is general agreement that where summer rains are adequate and a well-adapted variety...
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Low-Maintenance Gardens - For a hassle-free garden, plan before planting
Author: Ames
Eight Easy Plants. Adapt the suggested plants to your home and region as necessary. The plants are widely available; their recommended USDA Hardiness Zones are noted.
Wouldn't...
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Removing Lawn Thatch
Author: Ames
Thatch, the buildup of dead grass between living grass and the soil, causes trouble for your lawn when it exceeds 1/2 inch thick. Excessive thatch prevents air, water, and nutrients from reaching plant...
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