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How to keep your garden glowing with color through the fall.
The fall garden can be as beautiful as a spring garden. Asters, Chrysanthemums, Sedum, and ornamental grasses are timeless additions.
What are the benefits of companion plants?
Learn how to control invasive weeds without caustic chemicals.
Your garden is a habitat for pollinators and other vital wildlife.
Companion Plants for the Vegetable Garden
Learn which flowers and herbs can deter pests and attract pollinators to your garden.
Let your grass and weeds grow and bloom for a few weeks to provide food and shelter for essential pollinators like bees, who are just coming out of hibernation.
What is no mow May about? The goal is to allow flowers to bloom in your lawn which benefits pollinators.
Are you chomping at the bit to get started with the vegetable garden? Don’t be too anxious. When was the last time you did a soil test of your vegetable garden soil? If you haven’t had it done for several years, this is a good time to do it. Then you will know what elements are needed to keep your plants healthy.
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