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How To Get Free Seeds From The Government by Amanda Blankenship Seeds might seem like a small expense, but any seasoned…
Should I Use Enviro Ice On My Plants? by Kathryn Vercillo Every week, I receive food from Hungryroot. It's a great…
From Trash to Treasure: Transform Shredded Paper Into Garden Gold by Amanda Blankenship Should you use shredded paper as garden mulch? It might…
What Happens to Plants If You Use Enviro Ice on Them? by Amanda Blankenship About a year ago, I wrote our first article about…

Should You Add Compost Before Planting Spring Bulbs?

Spring bulbs bring a little seasonal magic to the garden, but getting them into the ground involves more than digging a hole and dropping them in. If compost sits nearby, it can look like an obvious helper, especially when the soil looks tired, compacted, or generally unimpressed with its gardening assignment. The good news is…

Is a Fire-Safe Garden Possible Without Removing Every Shrub?

A fire-safe garden does not require turning the yard into a gravel parking lot or sending every beloved shrub to the chipper. Smart landscaping can reduce wildfire risk while keeping flowers, greenery, shade, privacy, and plenty of garden personality. The trick involves changing how plants sit, how much dead material they carry, and how close…

Can Your HOA Force You to Grow Grass? One Maryland Couple Is Fighting That Battle

Can an HOA really tell a homeowner to rip out a garden and put grass back? In Maryland, the answer gets surprisingly interesting, especially after Janet and Jeff Crouch fought their HOA over a yard filled with native plants, flowers, trees, and habitat instead of a conventional carpet of turf. Their dispute helped spark a…

7 Ways to Make a Garden More Useful After Sunset

A garden does not have to clock out when the sun disappears. With a few smart additions, the same patch of soil that produces tomatoes, flowers, herbs, and leafy greens during the day can become a comfortable place to relax, entertain, cook, or simply enjoy the cooler evening air. The trick involves designing for nighttime…