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Leaf curl is not peachy. Here's how to treat it.
And what to plant instead of invasive butterfly bushes
23 hrs ago
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May 2026
The truth about butterfly bushes -- and why they don't help butterflies
Plus: How and when to dig up, divide and relocate perennials
May 31
7
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Readers wax poetic about the weather's effects on their gardens
The top 10 submissions of 2026
May 24
4
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Allergy-friendly trees, grass and flowers for your garden
And identifying a mystery gift plant
May 17
4
How to test your soil's pH, spruce up a supermarket bouquet for Mother's Day and keep cut flowers fresher longer
Hi, guys!
May 10
6
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✍️Dust off your pen (and creativity!): It's time for the 2026 Weekly Dirt Garden Poetry Contest
Enter for bragging rights and the chance to receive a gardening gift in the mail!
May 3
2
April 2026
🌹How to grow roses from seeds -- and everything you need to know about growing strawberries🍓
Hi, guys!
Apr 26
7
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Winter damage? Here's how to check for signs of life -- and what to do if you suspect branches are dead
Hi, guys!
Apr 19
7
Soil blocking 101: Save money with this waste-free method and grow healthier plants
Hi, guys!
Apr 12
6
🌱 When to clean up your spring garden (and why waiting is best)
Plus everything you need to know about Croton care
Apr 5
6
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March 2026
Don’t ruin your clematis: How to prune each type the right way. Plus, an expert prognosis for a damaged tree
Hi, guys—happy Spring!
Mar 29
3
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Forget April, around here March is the cruelest month -- but there are silver linings
Also: When and how to divide and transplant hellebores
Mar 22
5
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