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Jun 30, 2020
Plant diseases take away from our enjoyment of gardening and undo our hard work. Before we can figure out how to avoid them, we need to understand what diseases are.
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Jun 25, 2020
It's been a garden favorite for hundreds of years. And with about 40 species and hundreds of varieties, you can likely find one perfect for your garden.
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Jun 22, 2020
Gardeners spend a lot of time under the hot sun -- and UV rays are the main cause of skin cancer, sunburn and aging skin. What's the best way to stay safe?
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Jun 18, 2020
Science supports many of the principles of companion planting, but the specific companion plant recommendations you see everywhere are a different story.
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Jun 15, 2020
Current evidence may be skimpy, but there's reason to think that there could be something to companion planting.
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