Trowel & Error
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Edge of Glory—or Just Trimming the Surface?
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Should you buy a lawn edger or just make do with your string trimmer? Here’s the dirt—with jokes.
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Ceramic or Terra Cotta: The Great Pot Showdown
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Terra cotta dries fast, ceramic holds moisture—choose wisely, or your plants might take matters into their own roots.
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Can You Use Cat Litter as Perlite?
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Using cat litter instead of perlite is like using pancake batter instead of concrete—technically possible, but you’ll regret it fast.
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What’s an Evergreen Oak?
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Evergreen oaks defy tradition by keeping their leaves year-round. Learn why they’re the overachieving rebels of the oak world.
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How to Start Seeds Indoors Without Grow Lights
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Yes, you can start seeds indoors without grow lights. Just expect them to be leggier than a Vegas showgirl at first.
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Why Do Birds Toss Seeds Out of the Feeder?
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Ever wonder why birds fling seeds from your feeder? Turns out, they’re just picky eaters with attitude.
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Split or Not to Split? The Great Hosta Debate
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Thinking about splitting your hostas? Here’s when, why, and how to do it without committing a gardening disaster.
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Can I Water the Lawn When It’s Sunny Out?
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Think watering your lawn on a sunny day will fry your grass? Not so fast—the truth is much greener.
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Summer Garden Maintenance Tips: Keeping Your Garden Cool (and Your Sanity Cooler)
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Summer gardening survival: water smart, mulch heavy, and laugh when your garden misbehaves—it’s all part of the charm.
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The Secret Life of Shade Seekers
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Part-shade gardens can be tricky, but these shade-loving perennials—like astilbe and coral bells—bring color and charm to the shadows.