No-Hassle Fall Garden Care
Simple things to do in the fall to keep your garden happy and healthy. By Larry Hodgson As a laidbackContinue Reading
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Is the Hardy Gerbera Really Hardy?
This plant was sold as a hardy gerbera. Many gardeners wouldn’t agree. Photo: Piqsel
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By Larry Hodgson Last week, I had a mature spruce tree taken out. It was already there and fully matureContinue Reading
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By DecksDirect I. Introduction Decks are an extension of the house and are considered a primary living area. As anContinue Reading
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The idea of “cleaning up” your perennials in the fall should have died out decades ago. It’s never been necessaryContinue Reading
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Which Annuals Can You Save From the Cold?
By Larry Hodgson Gardeners in temperate climates have a long history of saving certain “annuals” by bringing the plants orContinue Reading
Trying a Tero Food Waste Recycler
By Larry Hodgson This summer, I had the opportunity to try the new Tero food waste recycler, produced by theContinue Reading