Garden

Going Solo

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Here are 4 easy and imaginative ways flower fanciers have interpreted the fashionable one-bloom-per-container idea.
Vine Maple Trees - iStock

The Surprising Things Trees Can Do For Your Garden

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Trees are a magical addition to any garden; here are a few of the surprising tricks they can perform—plus ways to keep a lid on their cost.
Dan Pearson's Posy - Howard Sooley

Why Gardeners Should Make A Bouquet Every Day

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One way to get a handle on what’s happening in your garden is to make a sweet little bouquet every day. British superstar garden designer Dan Pearson shows you how.
Backyard chickens

Backyard Chickens Need A Moveable Coop

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There's a perfectly good reason why Mark Johnston's backyard hens live in movable coops attached to his raised vegetable. They help pay for their keep by making fertilizer.
Crow finial

6 Fun Objects To Move Around The Garden

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Six objects—no chairs or pots among them—that can be relocated around the garden again and again to make it look revitalized.
Plant Props - H. Ross

How To Make This Curly Garden Stake

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Why settle for pedestrian plant supports when these fanciful ones are super easy to make.
Top Dressed Narcissus -Martin Tessler

How To Top Dress Floral Arrangements

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Turn ordinary potted plants into miniature landscapes by choosing a soil cover that matches their look. There are lots of toppings to choose from including aquarium stones, beach glass and even rosebuds.
Schmutz Haken Broom

Pusher Broom Love: Meet The Schmutz

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Swept away by a funny looking broom with a funny sounding name Schmutz Haken. (VIDEO)

Give Old Planters A New Cement Overcoat

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It's easy to turn old pots and planters from blah to beautiful with a concrete overcoat. Brendan Power shows you how.
Cracked pots for Craigslist.

How To Get Rid Of Old Stuff Quick—For Free

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One man's trash could be just what someone out there is looking for. Here's how to give away things you don't want at lightening speed to save the planet and avoid a dumping fee.
Papterwhites In Bloom

How To Make Flower Bulb Arrangements

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Beautiful low-maintenance paperwhites are a great Christmas gift that is easy to make. Here's how to force these flower arrangements.
Candles In The Snow - Martin Tessler

How To Light Snowy Pathways With Candles

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  Make light outdoors on a winter’s night by planting…