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Pruning Conifers for Health

WEBStep 2: Make heading cuts to improve habit. At times it may be desirable to prune a conifer to improve its shape and fullness, even if it has no damaged shoots. Pruning the plant …

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The Health Benefits and Culinary Magic of Microgreens and Sprouts

WEBThese foods directly aid the digestive system by enabling nutrient absorption and reducing inflammation throughout the body. Both sprouts and microgreens are considered living …

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Five Common Pruning Mistakes, and How to Fix Them

WEBIn reality, snipping the tips of branches (stubbing out) is one of the worst pruning mistakes you can make. Pruning stimulates the plant to grow, so when you snip the tip of one …

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Pruning Tips and Techniques Guide for Beginners

WEBPruning Tips and Techniques. Pruning is an essential gardening skill. When you prune correctly, you encourage healthy growth and flowering (in the case of flowering plants), …

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Learn to Prevent and Control This Common Conifer Tree Disease

WEBAlternatively, water with a hose or can, targeting the roots of the plants. Water before noon to allow the plants time to dry, and only provide supplemental water when the soil at the …

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Healthy Soil Is at the Heart of a Thriving Garden

WEBGood soil structure feels crumbly or granular. You should see visible clumps, loose pieces of soil mingled with clinging plant roots, and decaying organic matter. Soils with …

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Maintaining Healthy Garden Soil

WEBThis includes minimal tilling, cultivating, and compaction, all of which disturb the soil’s structures and can kill soil organisms. It’s also important to keep the soil covered and to …

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The Best Shrubs for Your Yard

WEBName: ‘Ogon’ spirea ( Spiraea thunbergii ‘Ogon’) Zones: 5 to 8. Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Seasonal bonus: In fall, the foliage turns …

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Fungi Are a Sign of Soil Health

WEBPhoto: courtesy of Linda Chalker-Scott. A great indicator of soil and plant health is the appearance of fungi in a lawn. The fruiting bodies of an important underground …

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Maintenance Pruning Keeps Plants Healthy

WEBRegular selective pruning, or maintenance pruning, is also a way to keep woody plants healthy and productive. One aim of maintenance pruning is to protect your woody plants …

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Learn to Spot and Treat Summer Plant Diseases

WEBCultural management. Water management is an essential component of downy mildew management. Manage leaf wetness by adequately spacing plants and avoiding …

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Healthy Skepticism for a Healthy Garden

WEBHealthy Skepticism for a Healthy Garden – Win A Free Copy of The Informed Gardener! Fine Gardening contributing editor Linda Chalker Scott. “Why, yes, I do have a …

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How to Grow Winter Heath and Favorite Varieties

WEBEasy to grow in most gardens, the secret to success with winter heath is pretty simple. Consider planting in larger drifts containing 6 to 12 plants spaced 12 to 18 inches apart …

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35 Pest and Disease Remedies

WEBFor plants with a fungal, viral, or bacterial disease, cook up a batch of what I call “garlic soup.”. Puree two cloves of garlic in a blender for a minute. Slowly add 1 quart of water, …

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Use Mulch to Manage Your Soil Conditions

WEB2. Conserving water. Long-lasting pine needles are one type of mulch that allows water to permeate the soil and reduces evaporation. Photo/Illustration: Daryl Beyers. 3. …

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The Four Things You Need to Know About Soil pH

WEBSoils generally range from an extremely acidic pH of 3 to a very alkaline pH of 10. This range is a result of many factors, including a soil’s parent material and the amount of …

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Garlic as an Herbal Medicine

WEBYou’ll need to purchase (or obtain from another gardener) a garlic head. Peel the papery skin off the garlic and separate the cloves. Plant the full and healthy-looking cloves only. …

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Everything You Should Know About Powdery Mildew

WEBA closer look at these diseases should help you better handle them when they inevitably show up. 1. There isn’t just one kind. The first thing gardeners misunderstand is that …

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