What Is Sod? How to Use It for an Instant Lawn
Sod is grass that is completely ready to go for an instant lawn. It comes in rolls with roots and a thin layer of soil. You simply roll it out, water it in, and you have a beautiful lawn! Sod…
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21 Seeds To Start Indoors In February For An Epic Spring Garden!
This winter has been fierce… Hasn’t it? All that cold, gray weather makes the promise of a spring garden feel even more far off and distant. Well, there’s one way to resist the dreariest days of winter. February is your…
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The Ultimate Guide To Growing Serviceberry Trees (Or Shrubs) From Seed Or Transplant!
Serviceberries deserve way more attention than they get. This native North American shrub (or small tree, depending on how you train it) is practically bulletproof once established, produces clouds of beautiful white flowers in spring, offers stunning fall color, and…
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Stop Buying Plant Seedlings – Master Indoor Seed Starting In 8 Simple Steps!
I know it’s freezing outside as you read this letter. You might be bundling up inside right now, watching snow pile up. Or just shivering through another gray winter day, thinking spring is a million years away. But those warm,…
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10 Beautiful Living Valentine’s Day Houseplants With Gorgeous Foliage and Blooms!
This winter has been so brutally cold that the last thing on your mind is buying new plants. When you’re battling frozen pipes and snow drifts up to your knees, adding another living thing to your responsibility list sounds insane….
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14 Best Winter Berry Shrubs For Gardeners And Homesteaders!
Winter doesn’t have to mean a lifeless landscape of bare branches and endless gray skies. While most of the garden sleeps beneath snow and frost, these epic winter berry shrubs burst with vibrant reds, oranges, and whites. These lovely shrubs…
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10 Low-Light Houseplants That Grow Even In The Darkest Days Of Winter!
Winter interiors can feel downright dreary when short sun cycles, wintry weather, and dark, stormy days leave your home feeling more like a cave than a cozy retreat. That’s why we love these 10 epic houseplants that can grow nearly…
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The Ultimate Guide To Growing Amaranth From Seed, Cutting, Or Transplant!
If you’re looking for the ultimate homesteading crop that delivers double duty in the garden, amaranth deserves a spot at the top of your list. This ancient powerhouse gives you a delicious grain that can replace rice, quinoa, or oats…
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The 10 Best Citrus Trees For Indoor Growing (Yes, Even In Winter!)
Winter feels like it’s dragging on forever. And it’s only January! Can you relate? Maybe you feel stuck staring out at gray skies and bare branches day after day. If so, then consider growing some potted citrus trees with us….
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21 Best Evergreen Shrubs And Trees For A Gorgeous Winter Garden That Never Sleeps!
Are you tired of lifeless winter gardens? Well, these evergreen shrubs and trees are your ticket to lush, year-round beauty. They provide structure, color, and texture once deciduous plants have finished blooming. These botanical powerhouses offer vibrant foliage, gorgeous texture,…
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The 10 Best Winter Cover Crops For Building Garden Soil!
Most gardeners tuck their beds in for winter and hope for the best. Savvy gardeners plant a cover crop and let biology do the heavy lifting. Winter doesn’t have to be a season of soil loss! While you’re inside planning…
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21 Microgreens To Grow Indoors For Fresh, Nutritious Food All Winter!
Winter hits hard. When the cold settles in and your outdoor garden goes dormant, grocery prices decide to go absolutely wild. A bag of salad greens that cost three dollars last year now runs you six or seven, and forget…
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21 Best Perennial Plants For Winter Garden Interest That Lasts All Season Long!
Most folks think winter gardens are dead zones. Just bare dirt and naked branches waiting for spring to arrive. That’s only true if you let it be true. With the correct perennial plants, your winter garden can be a showstopper…
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The Ultimate Guide to Growing Snake Plants From Seed, Cuttings, or Transplant!
Snake plants are one of the best winter houseplants! They’re nearly indestructible, strikingly architectural, and low-maintenance. They practically thrive on neglect. And their sword-like leaves shoot upward like green flames. All the while, their ability to survive everything from forgotten…
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The Only 10 Christmas Tree Cultivars You’ll Ever Need For Your Backyard Or Homestead!
Forget the lot, forget the axe. The most festive move you can make is planting a Christmas tree right in your own backyard! Once established, you can decorate it year after year without ever cutting it down. It turns your…
