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Homes and Gardens on MSN19h
How and when to fertilize cucumbers – plus the right type of fertilizer to use for a bounty of fruits this year
When planting cucumbers, compost or well-rotted manure are great choices to incorporate into the soil. Or add a handful of balanced slow-release granular fertilizer to the soil. One of the best ...
Homes and Gardens on MSN23h
I write about houseplants for a living and would never spend money on these 5 varieties – but I can tell you which ones to buy instead
I have the pleasure of writing houseplants every day, and as a self-professed houseplant fanatic, I find myself often adding ...
Shaler Area students to learn how native plants benefit pollinators, people at Girty's Woods
Shaler Area High School students will be going back to the woods in the coming new school year. Five years ago, Shaler Area ...
IN THE GARDEN: Patience required when growing plants for pollinators
Do you recognize this herb garden demon? I've dislodged it everywhere I see it, but it keeps coming back! What to do?
Maximize Your Backyard Fruit Harvest with This Proven Growing Technique
Most types of sweet cherries aren't self-pollinating, but tart cherries will usually fruit when they're grown on their own.
Here’s how to keep your potted annuals looking beautiful during KC’s punishing summers
Jesse Nelson, store manager at Family Tree Nursery in Shawnee, shared some expert advice for local gardeners on how to keep your annuals healthy when things get hot. “As long as you’ve got the right ...