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7 plants you should propagate this August
Propagation is a great way to turn one healthy plant into two (or more) plants. This August, there are several plants that are ready and willing to be used to take cuttings.
Going on vacation? Do these 3 things to protect your lawn before you leave
Expert shares tips on how to keep your yard healthy while on vacation — and stop your plants from completely dying.
This underrated plant has filled my yard with color all summer — and it's ideal for container gardening
This is my favorite plant of the moment — and it fills my containers with pretty summer color.
Summer isn't over yet — 9 perennials to cut back in August for even more blooms
To keep the garden full of vibrant blooms all the way into fall, target certain perennials and cut back tired growth this month to give plants the chance to flower again.
7 vegetables you should plant in August for a bountiful fall harvest
As August arrives and we pass the midpoint of summer, it’s time to look ahead to cooler months and start planting vegetable seeds now for a bountiful fall.
Gardeners swear by this simple trick — here's how to save split tomatoes fast
Prevent tomato splitting with consistent watering, proper timing, and quick action to save cracked fruit before it spoils.
I swear by this one garden plant that loves the heat, and I plant it year after year
It brings a magnificent pop of color to my yard, too.
I just discovered this centuries-old technique that uses fish heads in the garden, and I can't wait to try it
Don't throw away the remains of your fish supper — fertilize your garden instead
