Everything You Might Not Know About Dahlias

February 16, 2023

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With 42 species and over 50,000 named dahlia cultivars, there are many things about this flower that even the most accomplished gardener may not know. Some fun dahlia facts:

Native to Mexico
Dahlias are native to Mexico and … Read More...

How and Why to Pre-Chill Bulbs Before Planting in Fall

October 20, 2022

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After summer’s scorching heat, autumn’s cooler temps have arrived, signaling the time to plant spring-blooming bulbs. Fall-planted bulbs may not offer instant gratification but will provide post-winter blooms worth the wait. 

Depending on where you garden, you … Read More...

Big Ideas For Optimizing Small Space Gardens

November 9, 2021

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Here’s your dilemma: You’d love an outdoor living space and garden but have a postage-stamp-sized patch of patio, balcony, porch or terrace with no earth in which to plant anything. It’s time to expand your thinking as small … Read More...

Improve Curb Appeal with Sustainable Front Lawn Alternatives

August 3, 2021

perennial_flower_bed_lawn_alternative_curb_appealRobin Plaskoff Horton, Urban Gardens

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When you think about what makes someone’s front yard really pop, you may envision a luscious lawn free of weeds, clover and crabgrass. However, that’s not the only option you have for making Read More...

The Benefits of Epsom Salt in the Garden: Fact or Folklore?

July 1, 2021

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There’s a lot of anecdotal evidence suggesting that Epsom salt provides numerous benefits in the garden. Is this fact or folklore?

Epsom salt has long been touted as an inexpensive, sustainable and multifunctional soil additive offering a myriad … Read More...

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