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Make your lawn and garden the envy of the neighborhood with eHow’s tips on subjects like growing grass and storing bulbs for winter. Growing an herb garden? Is a rock garden a better fit for your environment? eHow has suggestions for both, plus advice on rose gardens, vegetable patches and planting a lawn. Protect your hard work with information on controlling pests, testing soil and fertilization. eHow even helps you get your supplies together with How Tos on organizing gardening tools.

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How to extend the growing season for your lettuce

By Terri Aigner

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Extend the growing season for your tender lettuces by protecting them from the late spring sun. Enjoy your salads longer!.. more »

How to Extend the Life of Garden Gloves

By SeventhSibling

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Do you find that your garden gloves usually wear out quicker on one (or two) fingers? You shouldn't have to buy a new pair of gloves just because one finger wore out and the rest of the glove is still good. Here’s a solution to “plug up” that ... more »

How to Feng Shui: To Rake or Not To Rake, That is The Question

By vikki9

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It’s almost here! It’s almost time! Can you hear it? Shhh. Listen. Huh? Crunch. Crunch? Yes! That’s it! Old, dried-up, fallen leaves. Look down and see last springs sprouting miracles curly and dry under your feet. Depending on where you live, ... more »

How to Fertilize and Repel Pest with Coffee

By Susan Golis

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If you have acid loving plants than look no further than your coffee pot! Coffee has the nutrients that plants crave. Even your lawn will grow healthy and strong when you add some coffee to its soil. So pour yourself a cup of coffee, and save ... more »

How to Fertilize Organic Soil

By HS Schulte

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Organic is a buzz word right now, however, the benefits of organic eating and organic gardening are not hype. Stores are lining their shelves with "organic" over-priced rip-offs. Don't be fooled. True organic fertilizer is easy to ... more »

How to FIGHT BUGS AND MOSQUITOES NATURALLY

By DUSTYMILLS

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There's not many people who don't just love the sound of birds singing. Each species of bird has a different sound when it sings and it's not hard to differentiate just who is in your yard or garden. There are many benefits to having birds visit ... more »

How to Find the Best Leaf Blowers at the Best Price

By David Sarokin

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I think that I shall never see a thing as messy as a tree. But which leaf blower is best for clearing the mess out of your yard, garden, driveway or lawn? Here's how to find out... more »

How to Find VFN Resistant Heirloom Tomatoes

By Aimee30

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This is about what I obtained after doing an internet search on heirloom tomatoes and from growing experience. I hope that it meets the needs of the reader well... more »

How to Garden Four Square Feet at a Time

By KatieBouchillon

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Gardening is easier than you think when you start four feet at a time.. more »

How to Garden in a Cat Litter Container

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Container gardening is becoming a popular version of gardening. While most container gardeners might use the typical garden pot for gardening, some may find alternative ideas. Grow your next garden in a cat litter container for something ... more »

How to Garden in a Tire

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you are looking for unusual containers for your garden, a tire is an unusual but a useful garden container. Sun-loving vegetables grow well in a tire. Since tires are filling landfills fast, gardening in a tire is the perfect opportunity to do ... more »

How to Garden With Children

By LaughingRedhead

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You'd like to have a nice garden AND not have it trampled by the rugrats. Children and dirt are a great combination! With a little planning and patience, you will find that gardening can be a fun and educational collaboration between you and ... more »

How to Garden Without Injury

By Virginia Allain

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There are dozens of ways to hurt yourself in the yard and garden. Take some simple precautions to protect yourself from injury. Enjoy your gardening and landscaping time without pain. Here's how to do this... more »

How to Gardening By the Moon

By ALLinRueThyme

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A Living By the Moon Article: Quite by accident I was a first hand observer of this practice out of my desire for flowers and my assumption that seeds were seeds, you planted them, they sprouted and grew regardless of when. My first attempt ... more »

How to Germinate Cucumber Seeds Overnight

By Nannette Richford

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Don't risk planting cucumbers seeds in the soil and hoping for good germination. Poor weather conditions, especially cool wet soil, can quickly turn your seeds to mush and you will end up replanting seeds in order to get a good crop. Germinating ... more »

How to get an Accurate garden Soil Test.

By GreenGardenChic

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With any new garden come the questions: Is my soil acidic? Do I have enough organic matter? Do I need to fertilize? Is this clay? Every gardener should know the answers to these questions before they start new projects and renovations. ... more »

How to Get Even With a Squirrel

By cyclegirl98

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Having problems with squirrels robbing your bird feeders or digging up your tulips? Here are some fun ways to return the favor!.. more »

How to Get Free Trees

By HS Schulte

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You don't have to be an environmentalist to understand the value of trees. Trees clean the air, provide shade on a hot day and they are beautiful. This article will give you some handy tips for finding free trees... more »

How to Get Full-Season Color in Your Perennial Garden

By Amanda Twentyfive

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Every gardener has one goal – to have a happy, healthy garden that produces color and interest throughout the entire season. Almost anyone can have full-season color in their perennial garden; all it takes is some careful planning and simple ... more »

How to Get Grass Out of Your Sidewalk Crack (Naturally)

By byllz

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Getting grass out of your crack is hard, especially when it is in your driveway or sidewalk. You can always get some type of weed killer or you can do it naturally with my no toxins way. Follow my easy and non-toxic way to get grass out of your ... more »

How to Get Honey Bees if you don't want to be a Beekeeper.

By thesquirrelymom

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It is possible to have a beehive in your yard and never have to mess with it. My brother has one. This article will tell you how he got it. This is best for people with a large yard... more »

How to Get Ideas for Your Garden

By Gardengates

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There are many ways to get ideas for designing your own garden. Here are some... more »

How to Get In and Out of a Hammock

By Linda McCloud

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One wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors is to take in the scenery and the quiet around you while lying in a hammock. But hammocks can be tricky to get in and out of, so read these suggestions and enjoy some peaceful idleness in your hammock... more »

How to get ladybugs to stay in the garden

By AskLucy

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You went out to the local garden center and saw ladybugs for sale. You thought it would be a good idea to use the ladybugs instead of regular chemical pesticides so you bought a pint. You came home, released the ladybugs in your garden and... ... more »

How to Get Rid of a Fruit Fly Infestation

By Oktobers

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Fruit Flies are those annoying little flies that are so small it pointless to even try to hit them with a fly swatter. They are found by compost plies, in your plants, and anywhere you have some sort of food for them to eat. Here is away to ... more »