How to Prune Hydrangeas

Occa­sionally pruning these plants can improve their performance

Even the most experienced gardeners can be confused by pruning hydrangeas. Some are cut back in late summer; others are pruned in the spring or fall. And how do you know which ones you have?
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10 Tips on Dividing Perennial Plants

Divide to make healthier plants--and more of them

When dividing perennials, timing and technique are important. Perennial plants are healthiest and most productive when they are young and have room to spread. How wonderful that we can rejuvenate even the oldest residents of a garden by occasionally dividing them. Read on to learn how to divide plants.
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Six Tips for Effective Weed Control

Here are some proven methods for controlling weeds in your garden

If you were to track every hour spent in your garden, you would probably find that you do an inordinate amount of weeding. And while the first few weeks of tearing up these intruders can prove mildly satisfying, the chore soon wears thin. Even more maddening—you are just six simple strategies away from your garden not needing weeds anymore.
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Abundant Indoor Blooms

Success with African violets and their cousins depends on consistent moisture and light

Plants can do the same for the inside of our homes as they can for the outside. And, honestly, indoor plants require much less care than outdoor ones. But plants grown indoors offer mainly foliage and a few, short-lived flowers—unless you con­sider African violets and their cousins.
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Great Plants for a Fall Cutting Garden

Rely on colorful, long-stemmed plants to keep your vases filled as the season winds down

 
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