Birdfeeder Basics
Nothing can bring a garden to life like the chirping sounds and fluttering wings of a bird. And a birdfeeder is the surest way to land them in your backyard. Here -- courtesy of Ask DIY gardening guru Jessie Mack Burns -- are some basics you can ... [... more]
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Quick Tip: Growing Bulbs in Containers
Instead of planting bulbs in the yard this year, why not plant them in containers that can be enjoyed indoors or out? With a few simple steps, Ask DIY Gardening expert Jessie Mack Burns demonstrates this quick and easy project. First, find a pot ... [... more]
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Potting Mix for Bulbs
On the left is ordinary garden soil, on the right, sandy loam. Tammy Algood shares her potting-mix recipe with DIY Gardening host Kim Haworth. Start with a sandy loam soil, available at garden centers. Add greensand (a mixture of sand and iron ... [... more]
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Top-Notch Care for Roses
For example, a floribunda rose is more of a shrub-type rose, generally boasting bunches of blooms as shown in : (from Jessie Mack Burns, Ask DIY Gardening expert) Aphids, one of the most common rose saboteurs, can be eliminated in several ... [... more]
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Interview: Spiral-Cut Evergreens
Cut your own spiral evergreen, and don't worry: bad cuts will grow back. If you clip the hedge in your yard and prune the shrubs the same way year-round, it might be time for a change, says Ask DIY Gardening Expert Jesse Mack Burns. She ... [... more]
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Romantic Gardening
Pack a miniature rose with herbal goodies for a romantic gift basket. Looking for a romantic gesture for a holiday or anniversary? Look no farther than the garden, says Ask DIY Gardening expert Jesse Mack Burns. Here are some fresh ideas: Make ... [... more]
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Herb Container (Quick Tip)
Herb plantings can be beautiful as well as delicious. Many culinary herbs are perfect candidates for growing in containers. Here are some basic herb-growing suggestions from Ask DIY Gardening specialist Jessie Mack Burns. Select a container that ... [... more]
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Interview: Planning a Garden
Before you plant a garden, sketch a plan for all available space. It's natural to buy plants first and then try to figure out what you'll do with them, but it's to your benefit to do the planning first, says Ask DIY Gardening expert Jesse Mack ... [... more]
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Quick Tip: Organic Gardening
A thriving garden doesn't have to depend on chemical fertilizers and insecticides, says Ask DIY Gardening expert Jessie Mack Burns. With good basic care and natural-based additives, you can achieve healthy, gorgeous plants and flowers in a few ... [... more]
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Lenten Rose
If you have a beautiful plant in your garden, why not share it with others? Take the Lenten rose, for example. If it's healthy and growing a bit outside its boundaries, you can divide it. Let DIY gardening expert Walter Reeves tell you all you ... [... more]
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Privacy Planting
The old saying "tall fences make good neighbors" is certainly true in neighborhoods where homes are so close together. The home featured in this episode of Ask DIY Gardening has a neighbor whose home is just 4' from the property line. DIY ... [... more]
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Gardening Quick Tip: Collecting Seeds
DIY Gardening expert Jessie Mack Burns has a great idea to help you save money on you next year's garden: In late summer or early fall, if you've planted a lot of annuals or perennials in your garden, harvest the seeds for next year. Break open ... [... more]
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