Gardening
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The Best Houseplants for Clean Air and Better Health
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More Things Your Arborist Won’t Tell You
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The Secret to Shiny Houseplants
Bring out the Hellmann’s to bring out their best. Professional florists rub on mayonnaise to keep houseplant leaves shiny and clean.
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What Leaf Blower Makers Don’t Want You to Know About Rakes
Your local home center is always eager to sell you the latest “labor-saving” device for lawn and garden maintenance. But few inventions in human history are as useless…
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10 Tips for Planning Your Indoor Garden
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6 Top Picks for Apple Picking
Washington State produces more than double the number of apples as the rest of the United States combined. But who knew there are only three orchards where you…
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Use Recycled Cooking Water to Feed Your Garden
Boiled foods release nutrients of one kind or another, so why pour their cooking water down the drain? Let the water cool, and then use it to give a garden plant or two a healthful drink.
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Plant for Autumn Color
Seasonal plants for autumn are often overlooked, yet they give a generous display right up until the frosts arrive, and even longer in a sheltered spot or an…
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How to Make a Scarecrow
Even if this mock farmer doesn’t frighten the birds, he’s guaranteed to make the neighbors smile!
Tip: Decorate your scarecrow’s clothes and hat before putting them on. Spoons,…
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Composting Dos and Don’ts
Did you know dryer lint was compostable? How about old rags? Find out what other household items can (or can’t) be turned into plant food rather than landfill……