Beginning a Garden

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Bedtime Rituals In the Garden: Now I lay my Plants Down to Sleep

Advice and tips on preparing your garden for a long winter's nap.

Growing Trust in the Garden

Get your family involved in the garden and reap a harvest more lasting than flowers.

Green Leaves and Other Drought Casualties

When temperatures soar and water is scarce, the garden is one of the first casualties.

Sexy Plant Stems and Bulbs (What You Don't Know May Cost Y ou!)

Part Two in Plant Anatomy 101: A Beginner's Guide to Garden Plants.

Plant Anatomy 101: The Roots of Good Things to Come

A Four-Part Guide for Beginning Gardeners on the Basics of Plant Anatomy and Protecting, Managing and Maintaining Your Garden Plants

Watering 101: Keeping your Garden Happy this Summer

A beginner's guide to keeping your garden moist and happy throughout the summer months.

Plant Selection: Picking your Foliage Friends

Choosing the plants in your garden is much like choosing your friends -- both say a lot about the kind of person you are. But, even with the wide variety of plants, finding the right one can be rather simple. Pick your spot, your color, and your bloom times, and you're ...

We're Talking Dirt!

The Basics of Soil Types, Testing, and Amendment

The Birth of a Garden Design

Compromise, negotiation and a little common sense are all you need to start planning your family's perfect garden.