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August is the best month to prune lavender — but avoid making this one mistake
By Camilla Sharman Published
Gardeners urged to prune lavender in August (but don’t make this big mistake).

Here’s why gardeners are putting a bar of soap by tomato plants this summer (yes, really)
By Cynthia Lawrence Published
Why are gardeners putting a bar of soap by their tomato plants? It’s not as strange as it sounds.

The two common household products you should never use to clean your patio — according to an expert
By Grace Dean Published
Cleaning your patio this summer? You might want to think twice about what household items you're grabbing to do the job as you could be causing more harm than good.

I was an AI skeptic — until I started using it to identify plants
By Camilla Sharman Published
Can AI replace a seasoned gardener’s eye? I put it to the test.

I asked a lawncare expert how to save my brown, dry lawn — these are the rules for August
By Camilla Sharman Published
Gardeners urged to take extra care of their lawns in August: A lawncare pro shares this month’s do and don’ts.

Stop buying expensive fertilizer — achieve a lush, green lawn with this cheap household staple
By Camilla Sharman Published
There's a cheap bathroom product that's also your shortcut to a lush, green lawn

Those pretty purple flowers are secretly destroying your lawn — here's why wild violets outsmart every weed killer and what actually works
By Kaycee Hill Published
Think wild violets are harmless? Their waxy leaves and underground roots make them tough to kill. Here's how to stop them from taking over your lawn.

Stop wasting your money — Gardeners share the common yard expenses to avoid (and great hacks to save cash)
By Cynthia Lawrence Published
I asked gardeners what the biggest money-wasters are that we often spend for our yards. Here’s what they said and what to buy instead.
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