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Category - The Basics
Mosquito Control — Is There Such a Thing?
Are you ready for swatting? Me neither. In the Triangle area of North Carolina, where we garden...
Understanding Piedmont Soil
North Carolina clay soil is great for pottery and bricks, but many gardeners find it challenging...
Choosing Flowers For Your Kids
Sending flowers, whether for a birthday or just because, is one of the most common ways to express...
5 Tips to Keeping your Garden Beautiful and Pest Free
Spring is around the corner, and as the weather begins to warm up, it’s time to start...
How To Invigorate Your Lawn This Fall
September through early October is the ideal time to combat thatch buildup and soil compaction in...
4 Ways To Take Care Of Your Garden
In order to ensure the beauty and longevity of your garden, you need to take good care of all of...
What’s Good About Artificial Grass?
You may be wondering why so many homeowners are looking at artificial grass. There are so many...
5 Ways to Stay Safe in the Garden
Over 100 million people in the U.S. claim to love spending time in their gardens.
Getting Your Lawn Ready for Spring
With the end of winter approaching, it’s time for the smart gardener to start thinking about...
5 Steps to Improve Your Garden in Winter
Winter is when we typically take leave of garden work and contemplate dreams of next year’s...
How to Start Plants From Seed
For a gardener ready to jump-start spring, there’s nothing more enjoyable than growing plants...
How to Choose a Lawn Mower for a Small Yard
A well-kept lawn is certainly a thing of beauty and a practical area of the yard where you can...
5 Tips for Keeping Your Garden Healthy
Maintaining a healthy garden is hard work. You cannot start a garden and expect it to blossom...
10 Garden Resolutions for Every Gardener
With every New Year, most people look for a fresh start by making resolutions they might, or might...