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15 of the Best Fast-Growing Shade Trees for Your Yard

8. Linden The linden (American Tilia), commonly called American basswood, is a stately native shade tree suitable for cultivation in Zones 2 to 8. This beloved...

Unwrapping Sweet Box: Why Sarcococca Is A Gift For Gardeners

One truism we all learn and relearn over the holidays is that the best gifts don't always come in the prettiest wrapping. (Remember those...

Winter Gardening Without Heated Greenhouses

Think you can’t enjoy winter gardening without a heated greenhouse? Think again. As long as you’re adding layers to keep your crops warm, you’ll be...

Christmas Morning Granola: Eat It! Gift It!

What’s better for last-minute gift making than something that you can make with items picked up at the grocery store, where you likely have...

Stop Killing Your Spring Flowers! Your Essential Planting Timeline –

Ever planted pretty spring flowers only to watch them fade before summer even arrives? The truth is, timing matters more than most people realize.Like...

Soil Salvation: How Gardening Relieves Stress

A common error for newbies is to start too big, and then become overwhelmed. If you just want to putter with a couple of flower...

Do You Own These Rare Houseplants? It Could Be Worth $100s

It's official: houseplants have gone from background décor to bona fide collector’s items – and in some cases, serious financial assets. Over the last...

Joy to the weird at 37th Street Lights

December 17, 2025 Austin’s most famous street for Christmas lights, 37th Streetis back this year. We went to see it last Friday, and that Old...

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These Power Pruners Completely Changed How I Prune Hydrangeas

Every spring, I grab my pruners and dread the chore of pruning my very mature, woody panicle hydrangeas. If you’ve ever struggled with thick...

Salty Soils: How Growers Adapt to Rising Seas 101

As sea levels rise, saltwater is ruining coastal farmland. Discover the “salty” solutions farmers and Clemson University researchers are using Salty Soils: Sea levels are...

8 Easy Vegetables to Grow for a Huge Harvest

Given the proper care and conditions, most vegetables are not difficult to grow. However, some are simpler than others. If you’re new to gardening...