Latest Stories in Lawn & Garden - Page 4
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10 Gardens Prettier Than a Lawn -- and More Water-Efficient, Too
These inspirational homeowners reduced their lawn to create ecosystems, feed themselves, and conserve water. You can too.
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5 Best Plants for Your Garden's Shady Spots
It's August; time for a garden re-think, especially those horrible looking shady spots.
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Meet the 'Ultimate' Tomato Cage
Do tomato cages collapse under the weight of your tomatoes? Check out this durable plant cage that may fit all your needs.
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400 Bee Friendly Plants That Will Make Your Garden Buzz
Plant some of these bee-friendly plants and watch the bees come buzzing by.
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Are Cracked Tomatoes Still Edible?
Don't toss your cracked tomatoes just yet. You may be able to salvage them and put them to use in the kitchen.
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What's Making Holes in Your Tomatoes?
Do your tomatoes look like Swiss cheese? Here are two likely culprits that are making holes in your tomatoes and how to deal with them.
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Tips for Finding and Eradicating Tomato Hornworms in Your Garden
Growing tomatoes? Check them for tomato hornworms before they kill your tomato plants down to stumps.
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Can You Save Seeds From Farmers Market Tomatoes?
Saving your own tomato seeds is fun and easy, but should you save seeds from tomatoes grown by farmers?
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Study Finds Greening Vacant Lots Reduces Overall Crime
Greening vacant lots makes residents feel safer and actually reduces overall crime
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12 Companion Plants to Grow Alongside Your Tomatoes
We know that carrots love tomatoes, but what other herbs, veggies and flowers make good companion or tomatoes?
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Should You Prune Your Tomato Plants?
Pruned or left to grow wild? Does pruning tomatoes result in a better harvest of delicious tomatoes?
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What's the Difference Between "Indeterminate" and "Determinate" Tomatoes?
Bush, or vining tomatoes? Are determinate or indeterminate tomatoes best for your garden?
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How to Protect a Community Garden From Thieves
A community garden does not necessarily mean a free-for-all. Here are a few tips for preventing pilfering.
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3 Houseplants for Water Conservationists
Indoor gardeners concerned about the drought can conserve water by growing these 3 houseplants that can take being dry.
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11 Easy to Save Flower Seeds
Starting a garden from seeds is easy. Starting a garden from seeds you saved yourself is cheaper and just as easy.
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Olympic Victory Bouquet is Home Grown in Britain
There may have been no sun for months but the Olympic Victory Bouquet is all home grown.
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Stay-at-Home Dad Wins Right to Front Yard Vegetable Garden
This Missouri gardener fought a city of Ferguson citation and order to remove his garden.
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Learn How to Grow Potatoes in a Bucket Through Catchy Song and Animation (Video)
Is growing potatoes in bucket hard? On the contrary. Watch this short animated video to see how easy it is.
