Latest Stories in Lawn & Garden - Page 7
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Small Gardens have Water Saving Ideas Galore at Chelsea Flower Show
There are several interesting small gardens at the show that are examining the need to conserve water.
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How a Fashion Designer's Food Forest is Changing his L.A. Neighborhood (VIDEO)
Fashion designer Ron Finley set out to build a food forest in a parkway to combat a food desert in L.A.
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Bees Prefer Working Class Gardens Over Affluent Gardens
Want to help bees? New research points to them preferring simple flowers in gardens over hybrids and cultivars.
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Chelsea Flower Show's Winning Gardens are Sustainable and Stunning
It's the 99th year for the mother of all garden shows and many of the winners have an environmental twist to them.
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Test Your Potting Soil Quality Before Planting Your Container Garden
Not all potting soil mixes are created equal. Conduct this simple test to see how it drains and retains water.
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Harvest the Rain with these 4 DIY Rain Barrels
Do rainy days get you down? Build a rain barrel and look forward to the rain.
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Why 'Kill it with Fire' Should Not be Your Reaction to a Honeybee Swarm
It's not a bee attack -- it's just a bee swarm. Here are tips on how to deal with one.
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Why You Shouldn't Buy Ladybugs for Natural Pest Control in your Garden
Got ladybugs? Encourage native ladybugs in your garden instead of buying wild-harvested ladybugs to manage pests.
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Budget Cuts Have Made City Trees Deadly, With Victims Receiving Huge Payouts
Pity the neglected trees in New York City...
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5 Gorgeous Climbing Vines to Plant for a Flowing, Bohemian-Chic Container Garden
The best way for a freestyle bohemian planter is go for the vine. Find five stunning ones here, from flowering to fruit-baring.
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Boston Gardening Initiative to Offer Free ‘TOM-ato’ Plants to Promote Urban Gardening
Boston is hosting a tomato plant giveaway to encourage new urban gardeners.
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Organic Beekeeping for Beginners: Which Hive is Best?
An introduction to organic beekeeping, including a demonstration of a rather unusual hive.
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10 Online Gardening Communities You Should Join
Have a gardening question, but no friends who garden? The Internet is filled with forums for every gardening topic imaginable that you can turn to when looking advice.
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5 Creative IKEA Hacks for the Garden
Hack these IKEA products into something new for your garden.
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Make Your Own Plant Tags From Discarded Fountain Drink Cups
Upcycle fountain drink cups into plant tags to label your seedlings and plants.
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Grow Alliums for Spring Blooms Deer and Squirrels Won't Eat
The ornamental cousins of onions grow beautiful blooms deer don't like, but you'll fall in love with.
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The Do's and Don'ts of Backyard Composting
Follow these simple rules for composting success.
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6 First Aid Tips to Help Trees After a Storm
For Arbor Day, learn how to show damaged trees the love they deserve.
