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Succulents are some of the most weird and wonderful houseplants to grow, coming in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and colors. You can take your succulent display to the next level by trying a different growing method: growing succulents in water. I’m not talking about propagating succulents in water (which is possible with cuttings),…
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A journey from Hawaii to Wisconsin landed horticulturalist Erin Warner a lead role at Warm Belly Farm in Fort Atkinson. Warner oversees the daily operations of a hydroponic strawberry farm. The “you pick” operation has 18,000 plants. Growing hydroponically means the strawberry plants are growing not…
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Venturing into gardening for the first time can be overwhelming, but the specialists are here to help. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Testing soil helps gardeners to figure out what plants will flourish(Image: Getty Images) Starting a garden from scratch is…
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Our editors handpick everything we recommend. We may receive revenue for sharing this content or when you shop through our links. Read more here When it comes to transforming your backyard, you don’t need a massive budget or a full design team. What you need is a clear plan, a bit of creativity, and a…
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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. As summer approaches, people are looking for ways to improve their outdoor spaces without spending too much money. According to Pinterest, searches are up by 528% for “budget garden…
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Use these tips to make a big impact in your landscape with beautiful spring-flowering bulbs. With a little strategic planting, you’ll be able to enjoy these colorful plants for years to come. Add Pockets of Color Credit: David Goldberg It’s easy to create bright, eye-catching accents by tucking small groups of bulbs among perennials, shrubs,…
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I love gardening, but sometimes it feels like an uphill battle. No matter how diligent I am, there always seems to be some problem: The zucchini plants have vine borers. The basil bolted before I could harvest it. The tomatoes aren’t getting enough water. It’s incredibly frustrating, and sometimes it makes me want to give…
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PROJECT Plant Water Management (PWM) SNAPSHOT NASA is demonstrating that even without the help of gravity, hydroponic plant watering methods can enable plant habitats aboard crewed or robotic space missions. On Earth, plants draw water upwards through the roots against gravity, via capillary action, which orients the plant and enables display of its canopy (foliage…
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Once known as “The Garden City of the South,” Acres Homes was built on self-sufficiency, a place where Black families could own land, raise livestock, and grow enough vegetables to feed entire blocks from their backyard gardens. It was a community rooted in hard work, generosity, and pride. But as the city expanded, many of…
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Many homeowners are spending more time outdoors tending to their garden spaces as spring arrives in full bloom. However, those with smaller spaces can often struggle to make the most of them. Fortunately, Vivien Moseley is an expert in solving that issue. She is a garden and landscape designer who is dedicated to creating “beautiful…