Plant Now, Bloom in April: A Fall Guide to Tulips and Daffodils
When to plant tulip and daffodil bulbs in your hardiness zone, how deep and far apart to set them, and how to keep squirrels from digging them up.
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Starting a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden: Size, Lumber, Soil, and First Crops
How big to build a raised bed, which lumber lasts, the soil mix ratio to fill it with, and what to plant first in your part of the country.
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A Windowsill Herb Garden That Keeps Producing: Light, Pots, and Smart Harvesting
Fresh basil in January is possible. Learn which herbs thrive indoors, how to pot them for good drainage, and how to snip so they keep growing.
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Overseeding a Thin, Patchy Lawn in Early Fall: A Step-by-Step Plan
Early fall is the best window to thicken a tired lawn. Here is how to prep the soil, choose seed for your grass type, and water new seedlings right.
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Composting in a Small Backyard: Bins, Balance, and Fixing a Smelly Pile
You don't need acreage to make good compost. Pick the right bin for a tight yard, balance greens and browns, and keep the pile sweet-smelling.
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