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After a busy season, many gardeners welcome the restful, dormant days of winter. Still, there are some to-dos to ensure your ...

Landscape fabric aims to achieve weed-free flower beds and gravel paths, but there are many downsides to consider before ...

Many tropicals, succulents and citrus trees can withstand a quick dip into freezing temperatures, but not a deep freeze.

If you're starting a balcony garden, hold off on buying regular round pots and invest in some window boxes instead. Here's ...

I’ve got just the watermelon for you! Sweet Dakota Rose was developed by Prairie Road Organic Seed, Fullerton, N.D., and has proven a reliable, good-sized melon for Northern gardens. I’ve grown it for ...

As freeze warnings impact South Texas, it’s important to protect the four P’s: Pipes, Pets, Plants, and People. Here’s how to ...

▪ Plant asparagus roots. These are long-term vegetables that are sold in early January as dormant 2-year-old roots. Buy ...

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