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Fruits

9 Tips for Bigger, Sweeter Homegrown Strawberries

Strawberries are delicious, nutritious, and easy to grow! They sprout off perennial rosettes that need some care to perform their best. Follow these nine tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant and you’ll have bigger, sweeter homegrown strawberries in no time.

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Ornamental Gardens

11 Native Alternatives for Popular Invasive Plants

Invasive plants aren’t to be messed with! They readily infiltrate our forests, meadows, and hillsides, pushing out native plants and animals. Rather than helping these species spread, plant these 11 native alternatives instead. They’re easy to grow, great for pollinators, and perfect for home gardens.

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Flowers

When and How To Plant Milkweed: 5 Milkweed Growing Tips

As pollinators emerge this spring, it’s time to boost their resources with milkweed. A must-have in the pollinator garden, native species suited to our regions become valuable perennials. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to plant milkweed now for a thriving future colony.

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Bulbs

How to Divide Your Spring Bulbs After They Bloom

Have you wondered what to do with your spring bulbs as they fade each year? It may be time to divide them. Follow along with experienced gardener and Master Naturalist Sarah Jay cover how to divide your spring bulbs after they bloom.

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Flowers

15 Workhorse Annual Flowers for Your Garden Borders

Reliable annuals do the heavy lifting for an instant boost to refresh the landscape. With extended flowering, they offer months of continuous color. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring durable annuals that shine in the border with easy care, whether in a mass or complementing a blended display.

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Vegetables

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Danvers’ Carrots

Are you looking for an easy-to-grow carrot that’s both full of flavor and good for beginners? ‘Danvers’ carrots may be what you’re looking for this spring. In this article, horticulture expert Matt Dursum covers how to plant, grow, and care for this wonderful variety.

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Ornamental Gardens

How and When to Prune Climbing Roses

Climbing roses play a spectacular role in the garden. Whether climbing a trellis or draped over a fence, they bring a dramatic elegance that few plants are capable of. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss the proper timing and methods of pruning to maximize the performance of your climbing roses.