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Ward Off Weeds with the Preen Routine
In this video, we show you how easy it is to have a weed free garden. We’ll show you how to prevent weeds from growing in the first place. That’s dealing with weeds the easy way, the Preen way.Watch video
Why pull or kill weeds when you can prevent weeds with Preen? Preen garden weed preventers stop weeds when they're seeds. Here's the short course on getting the jump on weeds.Watch video
Pace yourself with spring garden clean-up
At winter's end, gardening can seem more like a sprint than a marathon. There’s much to be done as the days lengthen and temperatures rise. But by separating the 'must-do ASAP' chores from those that can wait until later in the season, you can enjoy your garden now.Continue reading
Spring fever? Start seeds outdoors early
Most gardeners know about the two main ways to start seeds: either plant them directly into the soil, or start them early indoors to and transplant later. Much less familiar is “winter sowing” – starting seeds early outdoors with just enough protection to allow germination.Continue reading
There are three things you should do in the landscape this fall, even if you don't do anything else. Continue reading
Tips to extend the fall harvest
Northern gardeners can extend the fall vegetable garden with a few blankets or sheets. In the south, gardeners can continue planting seeds for lettuce, spinach, snow peas and cole crops, such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Continue reading
Each year, emergency rooms treat tens of thousands of injuries caused by power mowers. More than 9,000 involve children under 18. Here are some tips and information about landscape safety. Continue reading
Rejuvenate annuals and perennials
Summer heat can take a toll on annuals and perennials, especially if we've been conserving water or forgot to fertilize. Here are some tips to rejuvenate your plants. Continue reading
Fall clean-up reduces insects and diseases in the garden
Fall is the ideal time to clean-up the beds and prep them for winter. Removing plant debris exposes the soil surface to sun and cold terperatures, which help destroy any insects or diseases that may spend the winter harbored in leaves or fallen fruit. Continue reading
Plant bulbs in the fall for beautiful spring flowers
Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths and many other spring flowers get their start as bulbs planted in the fall - for enjoyment next year. Continue reading
Treat dandelions in the fall for best control
Although they show up in the spring lawn, dandelions and several other perennial broadleaf weeds are best treated in the fall. Continue reading
Care needed when using deicers in the landscape
Ice melt products make the sidewalk, driveway and porch steps safe in bad weather, but some may be deadly to landscape plants or damaging to concrete. Continue reading
Getting ready to hit the road? Here are some simple steps to take to make sure you don't come home to a jungle of plants and a garden of weeds. Continue reading
Fall leaves make a great start to compost
Each fall, Mother Nature provides us with the perfect ingredient for compost, a.k.a. a gardener's black gold. Continue reading
If you don't have any bulbs to plant, perennials to divide or new beds to landscape, the only chore left is fall cleanup. Continue reading
