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Herb Gardening Basics
Over 15 million households in the United States grow herbs—in vegetable and perennials gardens, in containers, or on windowsills. |
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Herb Zones
Perennial herbs that are not hardy in your region can be overwintered indoors, then brought back outdoors in the spring. For ... |
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High-Nitrogen Fertilizer
Nitrogen encourages leafy growth, often at the expense of flowers and fruit. Don't use high-nitrogen fertilizers on tomatoes, ... |
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How Gardens Grow
One of the joys of summer is making time to read technical journals and publications that pile up on the floor that have been ... |
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How to Build Window Boxes
Whether you live in an apartment in the city or in a cottage by the beach, a window box makes a lovely planter for flowers. |
 
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How to Install and Use a Rain Barrel
A rain barrel is a water-efficient way of supplying your garden with a renewable source of water. |
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How to Make a Christmas Garland
By using what is in the garden, one can make fine Christmas decorations. |
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How to Make a Christmas Table Centerpiece
If you've always wanted one of those beautiful table centerpieces that look like miniature Christmas trees but didn't want to ... |
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How to Make a Compost Heap
Building and maintaining a compost heap is a great way to reduce organic waste and to make rich compost for your plants and ... |
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Installing a Retaining Wall
Bob talks with Mike Nasti of All Island Supply as the crew installs the Allen block retaining wall for the backyard terrace. |
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Installing a Sod Lawn
Bob meets with landscape architect Juan Capote to discuss the installation of a sod lawn. Juan discusses the initial grading ... |
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Installing a Wood Kitchen Countertop
Bob and Cortney install a counter around a new apron front Kolher sink. The counter is set atop the sink, scribed and marked, ... |
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Installing Bluestone Pavers on the Terrace
Bob meets with Mark Marini of Schumacher Landscaping to discuss the installation of the bluestone pavers on the lower terrace. ... |
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Invite Birds to Your Garden
Ideally, bird plantings should be a blend of trees, shrubs, vines and flowers that provide food over a long period. |
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Japanese Beetle Grubs
Lawn insects are a problem, none more so than Japanese Beetles. |
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Lamp Making, Landscaping and Patio Fireplace
The final tour of the I'On project covers custom lamp making and landscaping. |
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Landscape Curves
You can use your garden hose to help lay out the borders of curved areas for gardens, flower beds, paths or small ponds. Just ... |
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Landscape Design
Bob meets with landscape architects Rick & Nancy Lamb to discuss the existing landscape. In addition, arborist Charley ... |
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Landscape Design
Bob talks with landscape architect Clara Bachelor about the condition of the yard and the final landscape design. |
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Landscape Plans
Landscape architects Rick & Nancy Lamb discuss their landscaping plans. Rick outlines the drawn proposal and explains the ... |
