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Tour Chip and Jo's Family Garden 20 Photos

The Fixer Upper family renovated their own garden space, complete with potting house, chicken coop and beautiful raised beds.

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17 Different Types of Clematis 17 Photos

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10 Handy Countertop Compost Bins 10 Photos

Beckon Pollinators to Your Backyard With a Bee-neficial Container Garden 33 Photos

Go Green With Spring Peas 10 Photos

10 Nutritious, Delicious Leafy Greens to Grow in Your Garden 10 Photos

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9 Hard-Working Garden Carts That Get the Job Done 9 Photos

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DIY Moss Checkerboard

Add fresh color and fun to your space with this living outdoor game.

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Add fresh color and fun to your space with this living outdoor game.

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Show off your love of country with these red, white and blue container gardens for sun and shade.

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Learn how to transform an old dollhouse into a bustling fairy cottage.

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Save money on garden art by making allium sculptures with dollar store items.

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All you need to grow garlic inside is a bulb and some time.

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Grow a happy and healthy aloe vera plant in your home with these tips.

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This space-saving strawberry tower is the perfect addition to your garden.

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When Soil Comes in Bags

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How can you tell if bagged soil is any good -- before you take it home? Read on.

How to Garden in Just 15 Minutes a Day

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No time to garden? Learn 10 easy tricks to multiply minutes in the garden.

Gardening Q & A: Summer Snowflake Plant and More

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Master gardener Paul James talks about pruning candles, cool plants, and no-hassle manure tea.

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How to Start Seeds

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Basic kitchen items can make it easier to start seeds for your garden.

How to Provide Sharp Drainage for Your Plants

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If your landscape require sharp drainage, follow these tips for successful gardening all year round.

How to Provide Sharp Drainage for Your Plants

Downloading the Garden

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Master gardener Paul James explains the benefits of shopping online.

Gardening Terms You May or May Not Know

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Test your green I.Q. with these garden terms.

What Is Coral Gardening?

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Gardens aren't just for backyards. Learn how the rising practice of underwater gardening helps to address coral reef depletion.

Community Gardens: What are the Rules of the Rows?

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Community gardens can be great ways to grow food and improve your community. But certain behavior is expected. Learn more about community garden etiquette.

Community Gardens: What are the Rules of the Rows?

Blister Beetle

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Gardener's friend or foe? The answer depends on this insect's life stage.

The Best of Bamboo

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There are two distinct categories of bamboo, and it makes a big difference which one you choose.

Beneficial Bug: The Hover Fly

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Familiar garden predators like ladybugs and praying mantises often get all the credit for controlling bad bugs. Check out what this largely unsung backyard hero can do.