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Companion Planting
Companion planting is planting more than one type of plant in the same growing space. This maximizes space and yield, and is less attractive to potential pests and diseases. An example is the Native American tradition of Three Sisters planting. To find out more about this tradition visit https://to.pbs.org/2Wo0uE0.
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Digging up and dividing perennials is often essential, and autumn is the time to do it.
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Making more plants is just one reason to save seeds from native perennials.
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There are a few visual cues that indicate it may be time to harvest your onions.
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Learn this easy technique to preserve both flower structure and color.
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Some public libraries offer seasonally-appropriate curated seed collections for free!
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Once your turf is dead, you're only a few steps away from planting a perennial meadow.
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Growing onions from seed? Qwantese demonstrates transplanting them into the garden.
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Extend the flowering season of dahlias by starting them early indoors.
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It's still winter? That means it's a great time to prune our rose shrubs.
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Native plant seeds need a period of cold and wet in order to germinate.
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Garlic is planted in fall before the ground freezes, and the process is very simple.
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Some weeds can be welcome in the garden, plus tips on DIY weed barriers.