How to Plant and Grow Calibrachoa (Million Bells)

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Calibrachoas are easy to grow and great for filling gaps in your garden. They are perfect for containers and hanging baskets with their trailing habit. Once you know how to care for them, you can have blooms from spring to fall. In this guide, we show you how to get the best out of these stunning little plants. Read more.

Why Shasta Daisies May Fail to Bloom (And What to Do About It)

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If you’re growing Shasta daisies, it’s disappointing when they fail to bloom. This guide will take you through common problems and help you troubleshoot within your own garden for a beautiful season of Shasta blooms ahead. Learn about fertilization, water and sunlight requirements, division, and more. Read more now.

How to Prune Shasta Daisies

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What are the pruning and maintenance requirements for perennial Shasta daisies? Starting with tools required for the job and then taking you through different methods of pruning, you will learn a variety of techniques that can be used to prolong the flowering season and maintain happy, healthy plants. Read more now.

How to Grow and Care for Oakleaf Hydrangea

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Hydrangea quercifolia, or oakleaf hydrangea, is a woody shrub that’s native to the southeastern United States. Want to add a few to your garden? We share growing tips, best uses in the landscape, cultivars to select, and more to maintain these lovely, understated shade plants at home. Read more now.

The Basics of Pruning Shrubs and Woody Plants

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Are you worried about pruning your plants? Worried about damaging your trees, shrubs, and woody plants in the process? If so, read our detailed guide and find out how to do it right and lower your stress level.

Growing Plants 101: The Complete Guide to Getting Started

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Growing your own plants can be one of the most rewarding experiences if you have a green thumb… or even a black thumb. This guide will get you started with giving your plants the best start, to allow them to blossom to their full potential. Lesson 1: They’re Alive! You may have realized that plants …

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Annuals and Perennials: What’s the Difference?

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Are you new to gardening and are getting confused by all of the terms thrown at you? Such as perennials and annuals? If so, check out this article and learn about the differences and how each type of plant needs to be treated to make your landscape or garden a success.

Planting Vine-Based Vegetables

Planting Vin- Based Vegetables | GardenersPath.com

Looking to plant some melons, cucumbers, squash, pumpkins, or other vine based vegetables in your garden? Want to maximize the space your small plot? Read our guide to find out what you need to do.

Maintaining Your Garden Hand Tools

Maintaining Your Garden Hand Tools

Do you have problems using that old shovel or hoe (or even more likely – brand new ones)? If so, lack of maintenance may be the issue. Read what you need to do to properly maintain your gardening tools now.

Growing Flowering Vines in the Garden

Flowering vines can be a great accent or the focal point in your lawn or garden. Read about which varieties work best and how to choose the appropriate varieties for your area. Read now.

Flowering vines can be a great accent or the focal point in your lawn or garden. Read about which varieties work best and how to choose the appropriate varieties for your area. Get the complete scoop now!

The Basics of Composting

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Have you decide to make the jump to a more organic lifestyle & want to know how to recycle your kitchen waste into compost? Read our guide and find out.