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Seasonal Grass Apr. 15, 2020
Question: When I used my drop spreader to fertilize my lawn, it made stripes of fertilized and unfer... Read More
2020 Green Thumb Awards Mar. 18, 2020
Four new plant varieties and two new gardening products have won the 2020 Green Thumb Awards present... Read More
Plant Selection Mar. 11, 2020
This is the final article in a five-part series on houseplants for millennials. The best place for n... Read More
Transplanting Mar. 04, 2020
Today's article is the fourth in a five-part series on houseplants. As outdoor plants break dormancy... Read More
Exploring Sexuality or Avoiding Stress Jul. 02, 2019
Dear Annie: I've been going through a lot lately, and it's taken an emotional toll. Among other thin... Read More
Select Small-Sized, Easy-to-Handle Tools May. 16, 2019
Dear James: I want to do some outdoor projects, such as adding a deck, a trellis, etc. Being petite,... Read More
Homeless Tom Can't Hold a Job May. 02, 2019
Dear Annie: My brother-in-law, "Tom," lives with us because he is not able to hold a job. Fifteen ye... Read More
Build Your Own Bridge Through the Garden Apr. 25, 2019
Dear James: I am planning to sell my house, so I want to improve the landscaping. I think a small de... Read More
Mulching Your Garden Mar. 27, 2019
Q: Our flowerbeds need mulch. We have seen mulch that is colored red or black. The black mulch looks... Read More
America's Doctor May. 31, 2018
At a duel, each man is allowed to choose a doctor to accompany him. At the most famous duel in Ameri... Read More
Heart Left on the East Coast Oct. 29, 2017
Dear Annie: I am from Northern California. I went to college back east and worked in New York for th... Read More
Neighbor Kid on the Prowl Jul. 02, 2017
Dear Annie: I never thought that I would find myself writing to you, but I need advice on how to han... Read More
Plant an Edible Garden No Matter Where You Are or What You Have May. 25, 2017
Planting an edible garden is now trendy — not that being part of a trend is ever a good reason... Read More
Strategic Landscaping: a Viable Marketing Tool Feb. 20, 2017
This is the time of year when many homeowners refurbish their landscaping, making their homes more s... Read More
All-American Selections Vegetable Award-Winners Feb. 08, 2017
Last week, we looked at the winners of the 2017 All-America Selections testing program. It has appro... Read More
Gardening Gifts: Part Two Dec. 07, 2016
There is still time to get presents for your gardener. The following are additional holiday gift opt... Read More
Clever Crocus Bulbs Oct. 12, 2016
Q: I always tire of winter long before spring comes. I was looking at the selections of spring bulbs... Read More
6 Christmas Gifts to Make During Summer Aug. 30, 2016
If you don't have an abundant garden this year, don't worry. You can still make these wonderful, sum... Read More
Summery Picture Books With Zest and Sizzle Jul. 08, 2016
Studies show kids lose much of their reading skills if they're idle during summer vacation. It's ext... Read More
