"When to edge the sidewalk" seems like a question that should have an easy answer. It does have an easy answer for me. Before mowing. And also "every time." Before I mow, I get out my …
I Didn’t Know I Needed Orange Flowers
I didn't know I needed orange flowers until I planted some in a container that I see every time I look out the kitchen window. And I find myself smiling at how bright and cheerful they are. I've …
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Zinnia Thief on the Loose!
There's a zinnia thief on the loose! This morning I filled up some gallon jugs with water, tossed them onto the bed of my truck and then drove up to the entrance of my neighborhood to water the …
What My Patio Taught Me About Gardening
Is my patio teaching me about gardening or is the hosta growing in the patio teaching me something about plants? And just what did I learn from their teachings? I learned that a hosta can grow …
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The Rewards of Lazy Gardening
Earlier in the spring, I planted these violas in a set of six containers that fit in a circle around the pole of the table umbrella. I like how it looks! And no, this is not something a lazy …
The Most Difficult of All Gardening Tasks, and How to Make It Easier
The most difficult of all gardening tasks for many gardeners doesn't require brute strength or special skills. But when it comes time to do it, they hesitate, try to put it off, or worse, simply …
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