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The 5 Best Natural Fixes for Clay Soil, According to Gardening Experts
These methods improve drainage and boost plant health.
August 8, 2025
A beautiful garden starts with smart design. Whether you're working with a small backyard, a front-yard flower bed, or a full outdoor makeover, this section helps you plan and plant with purpose. From choosing a layout and style to selecting the right plants for your climate, you'll find everything you need to build a garden that looks great and works for you.
These methods improve drainage and boost plant health.
August 8, 2025
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Add these root vegetables to your garden for a satisfying harvest.
August 8, 2025
There's nothing quite like getting outside for some fresh air to work in your garden, but it comes at a risk. If you happen to encounter poisonous plants like poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac, that perfect day can turn into weeks of misery. These common plants contain an oily substance called urushiol. Once this oil touches your skin, you can experience red, swollen, itchy skin that can blister and leave you scratching and uncomfortable for up to 2 weeks.
August 8, 2025
New England weather is notoriously unpredictable, and it isn't unusual for a day to start sunny and warm and end with a torrential downpour. For Massachusetts homeowners, keeping a yard healthy means understanding how to water plants the right way. In this blog, we'll cover when to water, how much is enough, and how to ...
August 7, 2025
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August 7, 2025
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