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Do your houseplants start to look a little drawn in the cold, dark months of winter? If so, follow our 10 best winter tips for houseplants.
Have you ever noticed Ping-Pong-sized balls dropping from oak trees? Find out how these “oak apple galls” form and if they’re a threat to the tree.
Learn how to prune wisteria and grape vine, including the best time of year to prune, plus the benefits of mulching with grit.
Years of trial and error gardening with flowers and shrubs, berries and vegetables, has taught this acclaimed gardening writer one thing: her land has a mind of its own.
A cinder block garden bed is an easy-to-make and long-lasting alternative to more traditional raised garden beds made of wood.
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How to Grow Pussy Willows
A springtime favorite, pussy willows look lovely as a centerpiece or woven into spring wreaths. Learn how to grow pussy willows in your own yard.
Rich colors and sweet scents herald spring— and draw a crowd—at this Rhode Island pick-your-own tulip farm.
Cockroaches can contaminate food and living spaces, and can pose a risk to our health. Here are four tips on how to get rid of cockroaches.
Winter can be an unpleasant time for houseplants. Learn how to care for houseplants that are suffering from an invasion of bugs or insects.
Evergreen conifer trees (trees that produce pine cones and remain alive in all seasons) offer protection and beauty throughout the season.
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5 Hard-to-Kill Houseplants
Brown thumb? No problem. These five hard to kill houseplants can make even the worst home gardener look like they know what they’re doing.