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Back to SearchCovering ground with perennial geraniums
Home gardeners looking for slow-spreading ground covers that keep weeds out and support pollinators should consider perennial geraniums.
15 hours ago
June Q&A lightning round: What to do about cutworms, berry-less bushes and more
Charlie Nardozzi answers listeners' questions about cutworms, Cornelian cherries, overwintered pepper plants, honeyberry bushes and more.
1 week ago
How to rid your yard and garden of annual and perennial weeds
Checking this garden chore off your task list now can save time later.
2 weeks ago
Plant different irises for blooms that last from early spring till August
Learn to plant the right types of bulbs at the right time for a long-lasting bloom fest of irises in your yard.
3 weeks ago
Jumping worms and non-flowering daffodils: Charlie addresses springtime garden conundrums
Some home gardeners have invasive worms in their soil while others have flowers that just aren't blooming.
4 weeks ago
Crispy, sour and cute: plant some unusual cucumbers this season
Cucumbers are a fast-growing, easy-care and prolific vegetable to plant in home gardens. This season, diversify your cuke variety with these differen…
1 month ago
June-bearing, day-neutral or wild: plant different strawberry types for an abundance of fruit this season
Learn the best types of strawberries to grow for a fruitful strawberry harvest this season!
1 month, 1 week ago
Weeding 101: Remove some in the sun and some after rain
Pick perennial weeds after a rain and remove annual ones when the weather is sunny and dry.
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Basil-planting tips: repel pests, attract pollinators and reap a great harvest
Fresh herbs like basil come in a multitude of flavor profiles, like cinnamon, lemon and lime. Use basil to enhance your food and cocktails.
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Cultivate blueberry plants with young, middle-aged and older stems for the best berry production
Blueberry bushes don't require much pruning until they're older than five years. If yours are older, aim to prune them so there is a mix of younger, …
2 months ago