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Keep Deer Out of the Garden
How to Keep Deer Out of Your GardenThere are several ways to guard your greenery against deer. Photography by Alan Freed/Shutterstock.com By Ann Wied Waukesha County, Wisconsin If you’ve ever...
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Gifts from the Garden
Homemade Gifts From The GardenFriends and family will dig the naturally gorgeous gifts you harvest from your garden. Dried Flower JewelryFar from garden-variety jewelry can be crafted with colorful...
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Planting Bulbs for Spring Blooms
Planting Bulbs for Spring BloomsA spring blossom bonanza is guaranteed when you plant flower bulbs in autumn. By Ann Wied Waukesha County, Wisconsin At the end of a long winter, daffodils, hyacinths...
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How to Store and Preserve Vegetables and Fruit
Storing & Preserving Your Garden HarvestFermentation is an ancient food preservation technique making a comeback. By Melinda Myers The cucumbers have filled the vegetable drawer, you’ve run out...
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Outdoor Fire Places: They’re Hot
Outdoor Fire PitA fire pit can warm up your backyard, giving you more enjoyment to your space. Photo by Greg Ryan/Sally Beyer. Outdoor fireplaceA fireplace can add a focal point to your patio, and...
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How to Make a Poinsettia Bloom Again
How To Make Your Poinsettia Bloom AgainGetting poinsettias to rebloom requires year-round care. Greenhouse Grower Kathleen RayKathleen Ray, the fifth generation to work in a greenhouse, has a passion...
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5 Ways to Conserve Water in Your Backyard
How to Use a Rain BarrelCollect water in a rain barrel to save money. By Ann Wied When it comes to conserving water, look to your own backyard. That’s where you can shore up some savings. Try these...
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Edible Landscaping Ideas
Edible Landscaping IdeasEdible landscaping combines the best of two gardening worlds—ornamentals with fruits, nuts, veggies, herbs and more in one eye-popping group of plantings. Photo: Marina Grau,...
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DIY Lucky Shamrock Container
If your pot is solid on the bottom, drill some drainage holes or add a layer of pebbles to the pot before planting. Spray-paint a small pot gold, applying 2-3 coats and waiting a minute or so between...
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Best Indoor Plants to Brighten Your Home
COSTA FARMSLeafy houseplants with touches of bold hues turn home into a tropical oasis. COSTA FARMSGroup mass cane (top) with shorter leafy plants. COSTA FARMSEasy calathea thrives in low light. COSTA...
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