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]]> http://www.rd.com/home/gardening/rd-on-gma-13-things-your-landscaper-wont-tell-you/ 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…

]]> http://www.rd.com/home/gardening/what-leaf-blower-makers-dont-want-you-to-know-about-rakes/ 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…

]]> http://www.rd.com/home/gardening/6-top-picks-for-apple-picking/ 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…

]]> http://www.rd.com/home/gardening/plant-for-autumn-color/ 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,…

]]> http://www.rd.com/home/gardening/how-to-make-a-scarecrow/ 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……

]]> http://www.rd.com/home/gardening/composting-dos-and-donts/ Best Sources for Summer Produce The summer harvest season has finally begun. Farmers’ markets are popping up, brimming with fresh greens, ripe strawberries, and luscious radishes. The first CSA shares of the season…

]]> http://www.rd.com/home/gardening/best-sources-for-summer-produce/ How to Grow Sunflowers Sunflowers are easy and fun flowers to plant, and they’ll bring bees and songbirds to your garden. Plus, you can later harvest and roast the seeds from the…

]]> http://www.rd.com/home/gardening/how-to-grow-sunflowers/ 10 Secrets to Colorful Container Gardens Container gardens are the perfect way to liven up your front entrance, create a small herb garden or soften the look of your deck, porch or patio. They…

]]> http://www.rd.com/home/gardening/10-secrets-to-colorful-container-gardens/ How to Grow Herbs in Any Environment http://www.rd.com/home/gardening/how-to-grow-herbs-in-any-environment/