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How to dry cabbage and protect against cats | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

The second week of October is still a great time to plant so keep digging, dividing and adding…

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Five things you may not know about planting bulbs | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

Now is the time to plant bulbs for spring blooms. Marianne Binetti shares five tips about planting bulbs.

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Five things you may not know about planting bulbs | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

Now is the time to plant bulbs for spring blooms. Marianne Binetti shares five tips about planting bulbs.

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Scoring the perfect, green lawn | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

Marianne Binetti answers all of your lawn questions, including "Does it really matter if the lawn food says…

Life

Scoring the perfect, green lawn | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

Marianne Binetti answers all of your lawn questions, including "Does it really matter if the lawn food says…

Life

Now is the time for a ‘Fall Refresh’ | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

September is the month to clear away the old, the weary and sad and refresh the garden with…

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Now is the time for a ‘Fall Refresh’ | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

September is the month to clear away the old, the weary and sad and refresh the garden with…

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Drought-resistant plants for the long, dry summer months

This week, Marianne Binetti features shrubs, trees and groundcovers for the low water use landscapes. These plants will…

Life

Drought-resistant plants for the long, dry summer months

This week, Marianne Binetti features shrubs, trees and groundcovers for the low water use landscapes. These plants will…

Life

Less thirsty, more interesting perennials | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

Some perennials and annual plants will be looking great this week and these are the ones that are…

Life

Less thirsty, more interesting perennials | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

Some perennials and annual plants will be looking great this week and these are the ones that are…

Life

The perfect flower for a ruined mansion and other tips from English gardens | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

In a continuation of summer garden inspiration from last week, here more ideas to borrow from the great…

Life

The perfect flower for a ruined mansion and other tips from English gardens | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

In a continuation of summer garden inspiration from last week, here more ideas to borrow from the great…

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Stealing garden tips and ideas from the English countryside | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

After a recent visit leading a tour to see some of the great gardens of England, here are…

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Stealing garden tips and ideas from the English countryside | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

After a recent visit leading a tour to see some of the great gardens of England, here are…

Life

Patriotic blooms for red, white and blue garden | MARIANNE BINETTI

During the first week of July, patriotic flower gardens are in the spotlight. Now is the time to…

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Patriotic blooms for red, white and blue garden | MARIANNE BINETTI

During the first week of July, patriotic flower gardens are in the spotlight. Now is the time to…

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It’s June, so think roses – a guide to America’s favorite flower | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

Here are some things to know about growing roses in Western Washington.

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It’s June, so think roses – a guide to America’s favorite flower | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

Here are some things to know about growing roses in Western Washington.

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Get those lawns fertilized now before the summer begins | THE COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER

The fourth week of May is time to check the roses for aphid, plant more vegetables seeds and…