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If you have trouble gardening in shallow soil, don’t worry. Our quick list of 20 great and different plants for shallow soil will make it hard for you to choose which ones to grow. There are evergreen and deciduous shrubs, pretty flowers, plants for the courtyard and the cottage garden, and even some herbs for … Read more
If you want to eat something naturally sweet, nothing beats fresh strawberries. We can’t wait to show them off in shortcakes, streusel bars, and so many other treats. But before you start making all your favorite recipes, read this guide from Betty Cocker on how to buy, store, cook, and freeze summer’s favorite fruit. The … Read more
We all know that bees are important to the environment, and our own food production. But, their visits to your balcony can still be stressful. It’s important to keep bees off of your balcony, especially if you are allergic to bee stings or just don’t want to get stung. Here are some ways to keep … Read more
Azaleas are prized for their ability to produce an abundance of colorful flowers in spring. Their flowers come in a wide range of hues like pink purple red, orange, yellow and white. Azaleas brighten up any garden with their spectacular floral display. However, azaleas have a relatively short bloom period. After they are done flowering … Read more
There’s a big trend toward terracotta plant pots again. We love their warm, earthy color and simple, rustic look, but there are many more reasons we love them. Still, there are some things they shouldn’t and should do when it comes to what plants they should use and how to care for them. Here’s a … Read more
Making this round raised garden bed yourself is simple, cheap, and looks great in any garden. Square garden beds are all well and good, but sometimes we want something a little more curvaceous! I think the raised round beds in the middle will hold flowers and maybe some fruits as well. The main rectangular bed … Read more
Trying to pick out a rake in the garden tool section of a hardware store can be hard because there are so many styles and sizes to choose from. Most people who garden or do their own landscaping will only need two or three types of rakes most of the time. The key is to … Read more
Basil flowers taste great in salads and tea, but picking them also helps the green leaves grow and smell better, which are great for cooking. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. When a basil plant flowers, most gardeners quickly cut off the flowers … Read more
Planting seeds at the proper depth is essential for even germination and strong crops. When you start plants indoors, how much seed-starter mix you put on top of each seed can make or break your success: Both situations can set back your spring gardening efforts. Striking a happy medium with seed depth will drastically improve … Read more
Have you ever wondered if you could dry dahlias? You can! Here’s how to do it so you can keep their blooms all winter. If you like dahlias as much as I do, it’s probably because of how pretty their flowers are. For those of you who are like me, the start of fall makes … Read more