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Garden Tool Guide: The Essentials

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The right tools make such a difference for gardeners of any experience level. Here are some absolute essentials that every gardener should own.

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Why Is My Bulb Not Blooming Like It’s Supposed To?

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Why Is My Bulb Not Blooming Like It’s Supposed To? by Brent Heath, Co-Owner, Brent & Becky’s   After a fantastic trip to Chicago—where I met 350 new people, collected 200 hugs, and made a whole lot of new friends—I’m glad to be back home in one of the best places in the world: Tidewater, Virginia. But, being away for 10 days means there’s lots of catching up to do in the garden and in the shop, too. At this time of year, it seems our people are always wondering why something isn’t blooming or isn’t blooming like it’s supposed...

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Common Weeds & How to Tackle Them

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Few things in the gardening world cause us as much frustration as weeds. They’re unsightly, they’re disruptive, and sometimes they’re a pain to get rid of. When we’re trying to create a beautiful landscape of luscious, green lawn and bountiful blooms, they always seem to be right there, ready to rear their ugly heads just when we want them least. As tough as they may seem, though, with the right tactics, getting rid of them can be easier than we thought.   How to Keep Weeds Out of Your Yard Prevention is the #1 way to keep weeds out of...

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