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If you practice weed prevention in the organic garden, you'll never miss your chemical herbicides.

Don't you have better things to do than weed the garden? More simple steps to controlling weeds in the flower garden all season long -- with minimal work.

Cheap and easy tips for a green, (relatively) weed-free lawn

While no garden or yard will ever be completely weed-free, there are natural ways of preventing them from taking over vegetable, landscape and flower beds.

Weeds are ugly and hard to get rid off - especially if chemicals are no option. Here are some safe and organic ways to kill unwanted sprawling plants.

The best, easy-to-care-for Florida gardens use plants native to Florida. Florida gardening is complicated due to sandy soil, a very wet rainy reason and very dry winter

Organic lawn and garden maintenance doesn't end with summer. You can prepare your plants, flowers, and lawn for winter dormancy with this autumn garden checklist.

Planting and caring for a bottlebrush (latin name: Callistemon) requires minimal upkeep but results in maximum floral beauty.

Organic gardening opens the door for seeds to germinate wherever they fall. No herbicides will interfere. Nature provides rich rewards for the receptive garden.

The best care for flowers, vegetables or a lush green lawn begins with preparing the soil by digging in lots of organic matter down deep where plant roots wander.

Keeping a green, weed-free lawn does not require chemicals that are harmful to wildlife or the environment. However, it can be challenging.

Weeds, including escaped garden plants, pose serious threats to native flora and fauna. Control is costly and preventing new introductions is critical.

We got a good start on our fence and had time to rest but now it is time to finish and enjoy the rewards.

There are a number of plants which can be used for groundcovers in desert gardens.

An easy to follow tutorial on growing your own milkweed; 'Asclepias syriaca' for monarch butterflies and for beautifying the garden!

Before you spend money on expensive pesticides and weed-killers for your garden, consider an organic alternative by planting beneficial plants together.

Spreading organic mulch on your flower garden keeps plants and soil healthy. Mulch naturally prevents weeds, keeps soil cool and moist, and supplies organic matter.

Agricultural methods are more about the ease of using machines and less to do with gaining maximum production. Smart choice of plants helps us to redress this balance.

What is "not as hard to grow" as people say? Not so temperamental, and rewards you with big, bold, and beautiful blooms? The bearded iris, that's what!

Gardening in raised beds helps ensure the health of organic vegetable crops and offers benefits to gardeners over traditional in ground methods.

An unsightly, overgrown apple tree, consumed with wildlife, can become a tidy, productive asset, with a little care and attention.

Control weeds with plastic and fabric mulches.

Don't rest on your laurels now that you've got everything planted. Your crops need more from you than the occasional watering in order to thrive.

Daffodils are long lived flowers so plant them right! Learn some shortcuts and avoid mistakes using these planting tips and tricks from a long term daffodil gardener.

Growing garlic is easy, and so is keeping it fresh for healthy, flavorful cooking! Read on for spring and summer garlic care, and check out great fall planting tips too!

Gardening enthusiasts are ready to hit the dirt, but before they do, here are a few tips for gardening in an environmentally-sensitive way.