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Cool Idea: Lighting the Dark Garden
I've been pretty bummed about the time change, since it's usually dark by the time I get home from work. This means that any outdoor chores, gardening work, or frolicking with the dogs is done in near pitch black, or lit from sharp, glaring porch lights.
Kathy LaLiberte, director of gardening at my favorite gardening store, Gardeners Supply Company, has come up with a pretty solution to combat the darkness.
Would You Like to Have a Topiary Garden?
I've always been fascinated with topiary gardens. They seem so magical. It amazes me how gardeners create such tailored shapes from something as unruly as trees — and then keep up with trimming them.
Garden Therapy: Plant Garlic For a No-Fuss Crop
Want to get your garden on this Winter, but don't want to spend a lot of time or money? Then garlic is your go-to crop.
In most of the US, now is the ideal time to plant garlic, since the cloves you plant will establish roots before the ground freezes.
Cool Idea: A Car Turned Planter
I stopped by Flora Grubb the other morning to grab some delicious Ritual coffee and to check out the amazing garden store for inspiration and ideas. Before picking up a gorgeous spear-like Sansaveria, I wandered around the gardens, taking in all of the beautiful plants. I was particularly taken with the way Flora Grubb had reimagined this classic car.
Garden Therapy: Preventing Creatures From Eating Fall Bulbs
Ann Whitman, the green goods supervisor at Gardener's Supply, recently offered some advice for preventing squirrels, deer, and other critters from digging up and destroying your Fall bulbs. Check out her tips below.
- Squirrels love to dig in newly disturbed soil, so prevent them from exploring by disguising your newly planted bulbs.
Name This Plant
Those of you who are lucky enough to enjoy a cool-weather gardening season should think about starting some of these seedlings soon. Can you tell me what this plant is called?
Having a Green Thumb Could Give You a Red Rash
Planting your own vegetable garden is fun and rewarding, not to mention a money-saver when it comes to all the veggies it produces. If you're new to gardening, then you may want to know a surprising fact. For some people, touching the leaves, stems, or veggies of certain plants can result in a red, dotty, itchy rash known as contact dermatitis.
Casa Quickie: Water Wise
Want to save some money on your water bill this Summer? A drip irrigation system or soaker hose can save 30-70 percent of the water that is used by overhead sprinkler systems. However, if you don't have a fancy irrigation system, you can still save water.
Do You Have Succulents In Your Garden?
Not only are succulents a great choice for low-water-use gardens, they can also add beautiful texture and shape to a garden. Are there any succulents around your home?
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Do You Have Succulents In Your Garden?
Name This Plant
This garden herb is a staple of Italian cooking. Can you tell me what it's called?
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