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Fall Gardening: Can You Stop Watering Now? (And 5 Other Burning Questions) – Gardenista
[ad_1] Ah, fall: when cozy sweaters come out, the air crisps up, a kaleidoscope of colorful leaves decorate sidewalks, and it’s a struggle to…
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Rethinking Mulch: Why You Shouldn’t (And Don’t Have to) Use Mulch in Your Garden
[ad_1] Ludden also recommends mulching when planting a shrub border. “I would put shredded bark mulch down because it keeps moisture in the soil…
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Fallen Leaves: What to Do With the Leaves on Your Property
[ad_1] 3. Create an out-of-sight leaf pile. If you have prying neighbors or an HOA to worry about, move leaves to less visible areas,…
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Alchemy Farm: Stephanie Rausser and Lawrence Cowell’s Bali-Inspired Outdoor Space in Petaluma, CA
[ad_1] On a quiet side street dotted with older homes and industrial buildings in downtown Petaluma, California, is a secret garden: the unexpected Balinese-inspired…
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What to Do in the Garden in Extreme Heat: Tips for Climate-Resilient Landscapes
[ad_1] This summer has been hot—really hot. Gardeners across the globe have recently experienced the four hottest days ever observed, and by all accounts,…
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Ramial Mulch: Pros and Cons of Mulching with Ramial Wood Chips
[ad_1] When mulching your garden, you have many, many choices: shredded hardwood, pine needles, straw, and seashells, to name a few. One of the…
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5 Things Nobody Tells You About Mulch – Gardenista
[ad_1] Many of us have destructive wildfires on our minds; so it’s smart to think carefully about your mulch choices, especially around your home…
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Leaf Mulch: Why You Should Leave the Leaves in Spring, Too
[ad_1] Spring is in the air, and for many gardeners, that means it’s time to start cleaning up the yard. But what if I…
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Mulching Your Garden: What to Use and How to Use it
[ad_1] Mulch is your secret weapon in the garden. I talk about the need to mulch your garden in nearly every blog post; mulching…
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How to Leave the Leaves: Tips from Expert Doug Tallamy
[ad_1] As leaves fall and the call to “leave the leaves” rises—from major news outlets to your next door neighbor—you may find yourself scratching…