Two Minutes in the Garden: Gardening Tips, Science, Myths

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Do Garden Center Plants Attract Pollinators? Jul 04, 2019

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A UK study found most plants sold in local stores weren't particularly appealing to pollinators.

Get More Flowers This Year by Deadheading Jul 01, 2019

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It can be daunting to take snips to your plants, but in no time it will be second-nature.

Best Plants to Attract Pollinators? Jun 28, 2019

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You'll find lots of lists with plenty of different answers. But how good are these lists?

Can Blossom-End Rot be Avoided? Jun 25, 2019

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It ruins lots of tomatoes every year. No shortage of suggestions, but is it so simple?

Ladybugs: Great in the Garden, But Not to Buy Jun 21, 2019

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They do a fine job of killing pests like aphids, but there are good reasons not to buy them.

Skunks in the Garden Jun 19, 2019

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Skunks do some good in your garden, but can be a problem. And there is an effective treatment for skunk spray.

Best Ingredients for Potting Soil Mix Jun 16, 2019

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What are some of the key ingredients that make potting soil so good for container gardening?

Is it Safe to Reuse Potting Mix? Jun 13, 2019

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You don't want to throw it out and replacing it every year can be pricey. Can you reuse your potting mix?

Keep Ants Off Your Hummingbird Feeder Jun 10, 2019

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An easy and inexpensive way to keep ants away from your hummingbird feeder. With a DIY option!

Are Coffee Grounds a Danger to Your Garden? Jun 07, 2019

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A popular new article says they're the last thing you should put in your garden. Are coffee grounds that bad?