How to Amend Clay Soil for Vegetable Beds: Step by Step
Learn how to improve drainage, aeration and root growth in heavy clay for vegetable beds, with amendment choices and tilling tips.
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Best Shrubs for Hedges in Cold Climates: Hardiness Zones Compared
Compare hardiness zones of the best cold-climate hedge shrubs, from zone 2 ninebark and Amur maple to zone 3 'Smaragd' arborvitae.
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Drought Tolerant Plants for Canadian Prairie Yards: Xeriscaping
Cut irrigation on Canadian prairie yards by grouping plants by water need, reducing turf and watering deeply. Practical xeriscape steps for dry summers.
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How to Care for a Christmas Cactus: Light, Water and Blooming
Learn how to care for a Christmas cactus, from its need for two hours of winter sun to the long, uninterrupted nights that trigger flowering.
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How to Clean Garden Tools Before Storing Them for Winter
Clean garden tools before storing to prevent rust and pathogen carryover. Remove soil and sap, dry thoroughly, and oil moving parts for winter.
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How to Deadhead Petunias for More Blooms All Season Long
Learn how to deadhead petunias correctly, including pinching methods, timing, and which varieties self-clean, so your plants keep producing new blooms.
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