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Houseplant Ferns
Ferns have an interesting reputation as indoor plants. They are prized for their beauty and elegance, but they also have a lingering (and not completely deserved) reputation as tricky plants to keep alive. Perhaps no fern is as popular indoors as the Boston fern, but the world of ferns goes far beyond this classic.
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edibles in the garden
Vegetables (and some fruits) are some of the easiest plants to start from seed. And that’s a good thing, since a lot of us want to grow veggies from seed before any other kind of plant. If you’ve ever wondered why your corn didn’t sprout (you may not have presoaked the seed) or why your beets never fully formed (you may have forgotten to thin the seedlings), then read on to get a plethora of insider’s tips and tricks for growing fruits and vegetables from seed.
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Invasive Ground Covers Buy My House, High Coverage, Weed Control, Ground Cover, Flower Beds, Periwinkle, Ivy, Owners, Promise
Buy My House
High Coverage
Weed Control
Ground Cover
Flower Beds
Periwinkle
Ivy
Owners
Promise
When I bought my house, it was clear that the previous owners had once fallen in love with the promise of weed-controlling, high-coverage ground covers. By the time I took ownership, the lawn, edge of the woods, and flower beds were overrun with periwinkle, creeping Charlie, and English ivy. I was left with the conundrum of how to get rid of the English ivy and these other troublesome plants. Here's how I solved the problem.
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Fine Gardening Magazine
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Raised Beds Garden Boxes Diy, Garden Yard Ideas, Backyard Garden Design, Backyard Projects, Lawn And Garden, Outdoor Garden Bed, Garden Layouts, Easy Garden, Garden Crafts
Garden Boxes Diy
Garden Yard Ideas
Backyard Garden Design
Backyard Projects
Lawn And Garden
Outdoor Garden Bed
Garden Layouts
Easy Garden
Garden Crafts
There are many designs for raised beds out there, but this one uses common materials found at any lumber or hardware store. You or anyone else who has basic carpentry skills and the right tools can build it in a day.
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Mulch Garden Care, Mulch, Fertilizer, Shrubs, Perennials, Watering, Herbalism, Succulents, Seeds
Garden Care
Mulch
Fertilizer
Shrubs
Perennials
Watering
Herbalism
Succulents
Seeds
For many gardeners, applying mulch is standard procedure, like brushing your teeth. But before you toss bark nuggets to and fro, survey your landscape to determine what kind of mulch and how much of it you need. Here are some commonly asked questions that can help you make the most of mulch.
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Growing Tips for Variegated Conifers - FineGardening Winter Burn, Leaf Mulch, Fine Gardening, Variegated Plants, Conifers, Seed Starting, New Growth, Shade Garden, Low Maintenance
Winter Burn
Leaf Mulch
Fine Gardening
Variegated Plants
Conifers
Seed Starting
New Growth
Shade Garden
Low Maintenance
Growing Tips for Variegated Conifers - FineGardening
All three types offer something different, from shade tolerance to long bloom seasons Gardening Tips, Organic Gardening, Flower Gardening, Garden And Yard, Cottage Garden, Garden Gate, Outdoor Plants, Outdoor Gardens
Gardening Tips
Organic Gardening
Flower Gardening
Garden And Yard
Cottage Garden
Garden Gate
Outdoor Plants
Outdoor Gardens
All three types offer something different, from shade tolerance to long bloom seasons
Direct-Sow Vegetables Small Backyard Gardens, Unique Gardens, Amazing Gardens, Edible Garden, Kitchen Gardening, Hydroponic Gardening System, Companion Planting Chart
Small Backyard Gardens
Unique Gardens
Amazing Gardens
Edible Garden
Kitchen Gardening
Hydroponic Gardening System
Companion Planting Chart
Growing veggies from seed allows you to have more culinary diversity and to spread out your planting time to enjoy successional harvests. All veggies can be grown from seed, but those that are sown directly in the garden tend to be the easiest. You can try your hand at growing row and mound veggies and get great results, all without putting in the extra effort that indoor seed starting often entails.
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Fine Gardening Magazine
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Overgrown Garden Yellow Lantern, Honey Locust, Sight Lines, Fast Growing Trees, Specimen Trees, Arborvitae, Landscape Plan, Overgrown, Plant Illustration
Yellow Lantern
Honey Locust
Sight Lines
Fast Growing Trees
Specimen Trees
Arborvitae
Landscape Plan
Overgrown
Plant Illustration
As some of the faster-growing trees matured, they began to dominate, and several shrubs started taking up too much space. Looking at the border, the eye was no longer directed out to the beautiful views of distant hills, but inward toward the enclosed lawn. I was feeling hemmed in and I needed to find ways to open up the space and get more sun in the garden.
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Fine Gardening Magazine
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winter gardening Different Plants, Types Of Plants, Zoysia Grass, Bigleaf Hydrangea, Bermuda Grass, Plant Tissue, Macrophylla, Lawn And Landscape, Recent Events
Different Plants
Types Of Plants
Zoysia Grass
Bigleaf Hydrangea
Bermuda Grass
Plant Tissue
Macrophylla
Lawn And Landscape
Recent Events
Our region missed much of the snowfall that wreaked havoc across the Midwest and Northeast. However, wind and cold temperatures packed a punch for our power grids and landscapes over an extended period of time. Now we find ourselves starting 2023 with many questions about the extent of damage and next steps for our lawns and landscapes. Before we get to action steps, let’s recap recent events and learn how to revive plants after an unexpected freeze.
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Fine Gardening Magazine
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Let’s face it, growing gourds is confusing. Bottle gourds are cucurbits, members of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae. Both beginner and experienced gardeners generally can recognize the basic similarities they share with other cucurbits like squash or pumpkins, but what about growing them? Can we grow them in the Northeast. If we can, how do we do it? When To Transplant Seedlings, Seedling Pots, Gourds, Pumpkins, Unique Bird Houses, Gardening Magazines, Tropical Region, Great Lengths, Sowing
When To Transplant Seedlings
Seedling Pots
Gourds
Pumpkins
Unique Bird Houses
Gardening Magazines
Tropical Region
Great Lengths
Sowing
Let’s face it, growing gourds is confusing. Bottle gourds are cucurbits, members of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae. Both beginner and experienced gardeners generally can recognize the basic similarities they share with other cucurbits like squash or pumpkins, but what about growing them? Can we grow them in the Northeast. If we can, how do we do it?
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Fine Gardening Magazine
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These insect species are not currently pests in the United States. It’s worth noting that alder trees in the UK can be partially defoliated by these insects, but severe harm to the tree is uncommon. So these are probably not pests to keep us awake at night; however, identifying and learning about these kinds of insects can help us make informed decisions if the need arises. Leaf Beetle, Blue Beetle, Plant Pests, Garden Pests, Alder Tree, Box Hedging, Insect Species, Moth Caterpillar
Leaf Beetle
Blue Beetle
Plant Pests
Garden Pests
Alder Tree
Box Hedging
Insect Species
Moth Caterpillar
These insect species are not currently pests in the United States. It’s worth noting that alder trees in the UK can be partially defoliated by these insects, but severe harm to the tree is uncommon. So these are probably not pests to keep us awake at night; however, identifying and learning about these kinds of insects can help us make informed decisions if the need arises.
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Fine Gardening Magazine
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How to Grow Bottle Gourds - FineGardening
How to Grow Bottle Gourds - FineGardening
Use these quirky cucurbits for cooking or making distinctive birdhouses, but get their growing conditions right first Birdhouses, Tropical Plants, Quirky
Birdhouses
Tropical Plants
Quirky
Use these quirky cucurbits for cooking or making distinctive birdhouses, but get their growing conditions right first
Biodegradable Pots Vegetable Garden For Beginners, Gardening For Beginners, Cow Manure, Growing Microgreens, Root Growth, Coconut Fiber, Different Holidays, Natural Garden
Vegetable Garden For Beginners
Gardening For Beginners
Cow Manure
Growing Microgreens
Root Growth
Coconut Fiber
Different Holidays
Natural Garden
For the best success—that is, a happy plant—the type of container should match the crop. The images below shows which types of plants are best suited for certain types of green containers. Look for these pairings when shopping.
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Gourds Gourds Birdhouse, Trellis, Growing
Gourds Birdhouse
Trellis
Growing
Let’s face it, growing gourds is confusing. Bottle gourds are cucurbits, members of the gourd family Cucurbitaceae. Both beginner and experienced gardeners generally can recognize the basic similarities they share with other cucurbits like squash or pumpkins, but what about growing them? Can we grow them in the Northeast. If we can, how do we do it?
Fine Gardening Magazine
Fine Gardening Magazine
How-To
Nordic Tree Container Gardening, Dwarf Alberta Spruce, Fast Setting Concrete, Diy Garden Projects, Garden Photos, Gnome Garden, Winter Decor
Container Gardening
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Fast Setting Concrete
Diy Garden Projects
Garden Photos
Gnome Garden
Winter Decor
t’s the perfect time to dress up the pots for the winter, and a Nordic tree is a perfect craft to make that happen. With a few inexpensive supplies and some prunings off your evergreens, you can create a Dr. Seuss–esque decoration that looks like it came straight out of a fairy tale. The best part is that these hugge-inspired trees will last all winter long. Sure, you could buy a dwarf Alberta spruce with far less character for a lot more money—but why?
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Fine Gardening Magazine
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Irrigation System Irrigation Controller, Moving To Colorado, Public Garden, System, Winter, Maintenance, Frozen
Irrigation Controller
Moving To Colorado
Public Garden
System
Winter
Maintenance
Frozen
When I first moved to Colorado, I learned the hard way about the need to winterize my irrigation system. Never having had a system, I had no idea how it worked or of the maintenance it required. Several hundred dollars later, after the backflow preventer had frozen, I learned my lesson.
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Fine Gardening Magazine
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voles Organic Gardening Pest Control, Landscaping Tips, Garden Landscaping, Perennial Plants, Garden Plants, Diy Garden, Quick Garden
Organic Gardening Pest Control
Landscaping Tips
Garden Landscaping
Perennial Plants
Garden Plants
Diy Garden
Quick Garden
You may not realize it, but your backyard might be a crime scene. We’re not talking anything worthy of a Law and Order episode, but rather a heinous act committed by an often-unseen, silent offender: the lowly vole. The likely culprits, voles, regularly destroy lawns, gardens, orchards, and fields across North America. They have population irruptions that can reach biblical proportions.
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Fine Gardening Magazine
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Grafting Methods Wholesale Nursery, Clefts, Acer Palmatum, Heirloom Tomatoes, Veneers, Commercial, Plant
Wholesale Nursery
Clefts
Acer Palmatum
Heirloom Tomatoes
Veneers
Commercial
Plant
While cleft grafting and side veneer grafting are two of the most commonly used methods in commercial plant production, there are many other forms of grafting that may be used in different circumstances. Here are three more types of grafting, how to do them, and what situations you can use them for.
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While many conifers are able to grow without any staking or training at all, newly planted trees may require it in order to establish well. Additionally, staking and training can be used to modify or adjust the central leader of a conifer, either to straighten it or to bend it. Raised Bed Frame, Raised Beds, Architectural Trees, New Zealand Flax, Homegrown Fruits, Freeze Protection, Fall Veggies
Raised Bed Frame
Raised Beds
Architectural Trees
New Zealand Flax
Homegrown Fruits
Freeze Protection
Fall Veggies
While many conifers are able to grow without any staking or training at all, newly planted trees may require it in order to establish well. Additionally, staking and training can be used to modify or adjust the central leader of a conifer, either to straighten it or to bend it.
Fine Gardening Magazine
Fine Gardening Magazine
How-To
While many conifers are able to grow without any staking or training at all, newly planted trees may require it in order to establish well. Additionally, staking and training can be used to modify or adjust the central leader of a conifer, either to straighten it or to bend it.
While many conifers are able to grow without any staking or training at all, newly planted trees may require it in order to establish well. Additionally, staking and training can be used to modify or adjust the central leader of a conifer, either to straighten it or to bend it.
Fine Gardening Magazine
Fine Gardening Magazine
How-To
cover crops Garden Beds, Michigan Gardening, Garden Companion Planting, Garden Chores, Chicago Botanic Garden
Garden Beds
Michigan Gardening
Garden Companion Planting
Garden Chores
Chicago Botanic Garden
Selecting a cover crop should be a thoughtful process that takes into account the end (how you’ll get rid of it) before you even plant the seeds. Yes, you want to select a certain type of cover crop to address your specific soil problem. But the last thing gardeners need is to plant a crop that becomes a weed they can’t get rid of. Here are a few of the options for ensuring a proper end.
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Fine Gardening Magazine
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pumpkins Planting Pumpkins, Growing Pumpkins, Small Pumpkins, Kelp Powder, Creeping Vines, Savoury Dishes, Savory, New Things To Try, Peat Moss
Planting Pumpkins
Growing Pumpkins
Small Pumpkins
Kelp Powder
Creeping Vines
Savoury Dishes
Savory
New Things To Try
Peat Moss
Besides being easy to grow, pumpkins are available in numerous varieties, each possessing its own appeal. To decide which to plant, consider what you want to do with the pumpkins: eat them as a sweet or savory dish, or use them as an autumnal ornament.
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Tropical plants are a major part of my home garden. It requires effort to lift them every fall and replant them in spring, but it’s worth it to have a taste of the tropics here in the land of cornfields. Since I do not have a greenhouse, all of my tropicals must either tolerate life as houseplants or go dormant to make it through the winter. Gardening Advice, Indoor Gardening, Overwintering, Replant, Ninebark Shrub, Fall Bulbs, Short Plants
Gardening Advice
Indoor Gardening
Overwintering
Replant
Ninebark Shrub
Fall Bulbs
Short Plants
Tropical plants are a major part of my home garden. It requires effort to lift them every fall and replant them in spring, but it’s worth it to have a taste of the tropics here in the land of cornfields. Since I do not have a greenhouse, all of my tropicals must either tolerate life as houseplants or go dormant to make it through the winter.
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Fine Gardening Magazine
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