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How to grow a living wall with ferns and mossA fern and moss wall can turn a blank fence, shaded patio, bathroom corner, or indoor feature wall into a cool, textured garden. The combination works…
Building a simple arbor for climbing vinesA garden arbor creates a clear transition between spaces while giving flowering climbers a structure to follow. Set over a walkway, gate, patio edge, or…
How to Control Invasive Mint in a Garden BedMint is valued for its fresh scent, edible leaves, and ability to recover after harvesting. Those same qualities can make it a difficult garden plant. A small…
Build a durable outdoor kitchen counter with cinder blocksA cinder block outdoor kitchen counter is one of the most accessible ways to add useful workspace to a patio, deck edge, or garden entertaining area. The…
Best Mulches for Acid-Loving Plants Like AzaleasAzaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, blueberries, gardenias, and many other woodland plants grow best in loose, moisture-retentive soil with a naturally low pH.…
How to lay sod for an instant lawnA roll of fresh turf can transform bare soil into a usable green space within a single day. Unlike sowing grass seed, laying sod gives you immediate coverage,…
Growing root vegetables in deep containersDeep containers make it possible to grow crisp carrots, colorful beets, tender turnips, and other underground crops where garden soil is unavailable. A…
How to Make a Vertical Pallet Garden for SucculentsA vertical pallet garden turns a plain wall, fence, or balcony corner into a living display with very little floor space. Succulents are especially well suited…
Installing A Drip Line for Hanging BasketsHanging baskets bring flowers, herbs, and trailing foliage into spaces that may have little room for beds or containers. Their elevated position makes them…
How to prevent blossom end rot on tomatoesFew tomato problems are as frustrating as watching healthy green fruit develop a dark, sunken patch at the blossom end. The plant may look vigorous, the leaves…