Latest articles by Teo Spengler
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Zone 8 Planting Schedule – What to Plant Each Month for the Garden of Your Dreams
Planting a Zone 8 garden means lots of time for growing and harvests! Learn what to plant each month in Zone 8.
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Shrubs for Shade: Zone 5 Options That Are Beautiful for Any Garden or Landscape
Choose the right shrubs for shade gardens in USDA Zone 5. Cool temperatures and shady conditions aren't right for many shrubs, but these picks will thrive.
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Zone 8 Plants – The Best Zone 8 Perennials, Shrubs, Trees, Annuals, and Edible Plants
Here are the best Zone 8 plants for your garden whether you need trees, perennials, or edible garden additions.
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Are Your Eco-Friendly Pots Stunting Seedlings? Do This To Save Young Plants and Keep Them Growing Strong
Biodegradable seedling pots are effective and planet-friendly, but if you’re using toilet rolls, be warned – you could be stunting seedlings. Before you use those DIY pots, make time for this quick starter pot fix
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How To Grow A Pineapple Top From Store-Bought Fruit – Unlock Tropical Vibes and Grow a Tasty Treat
Learn how to grow a pineapple top from a store-bought fruit. You can grow a pineapple plant in your very own home—no tropical travel required!
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3 Seed Stratification Methods Gardeners Swear By – Plus 3 Weird Ones You Might Not Have Heard Of
New to seed stratifying? Here are the best ways to get your seeds ready to sprout this spring!
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Russian Sage: How to Prune to Encourage Bold and Fragrant Blooms Year After Year
Learning how to prune Russian sage isn't hard. Just a bit of timing makes all the difference.
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How To Identify & Eliminate Lawn Fungus For Good – Follow These Tips For Fungus-Free Grass
There's nothing worse than watching your lawn fall victim to grass fungus. But you can eliminate it for good once you know what kind it is. Here's how to tell.
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Pothos Plant Care Made Easy: The Ultimate Growing Guide for Both Beginners & Pros
Pothos plants are great for beginners and collectors alike. Learn everything you need to know about growing your own.
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Freezing This One Type of Flower Seed in Ice Is the Key to Faster Germination and Earlier Blooms
Freezing these flower seeds in ice cubes may be the secret to faster blooms in spring. Find out which seeds to stick in your freezer now.
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Bad Pruning Cuts Can Kill Actually Your Plants – Avoid These 3 Major Pruning Mistakes to Prevent Problems
Improper pruning can seriously harm plants. Be sure to avoid these three big pruning mistakes to grow healthy, strong plants.
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6 Unlikely Places to Find Manure for Free – Give Your Garden a Boost With a Dose of Doo
Give plants a big boost with a dose of animal doo! Here's where to get free manure to improve your soil without breaking the bank.
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2 Signs of Winter Tree Damage You Won’t Notice Until Spring – and How to Fix Them
Winter weather can quietly damage trees, with the warning signs only appearing once spring growth begins. Here are two issues to watch for – and how to treat affected trees before problems worsen.
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California Growing Zones - USDA Zone Map For California
Knowing your planting zone in California will help you have better success in the garden.
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These 5 Classic Spring Flowers Are Icons for a Reason – Plant Them Now for a Cheery Garden All Season Long
These classic spring flowers add instant brightness and beauty to the garden! Plant them now for a stunning display that lasts all season.
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Zone 9 Planting Schedule – What to Start Each Month for the Best Vegetable Garden Success
Follow along each month to see what seeds to start indoors and what to sow directly in the garden. This is your ultimate Zone 9 planting guide.
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There's a Right (and Wrong) Time to Repot Houseplants – Here’s How to Know When to Do It
Don't repot your houseplants at the wrong time! It could have major negative consequences. Here's the best time to repot houseplants and the times to avoid.
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Don’t Prune These 7 Plants in Early Spring or You’ll Lose This Year’s Flowers – Check the Right Timing for Your Zone
Many spring bloomers set buds the year before. Cut too soon and you’ll sacrifice the show – here’s how to get the timing right.
