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pokeweed berries
Should I Remove Pokeweed From My Garden? It Depends.
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For many gardeners, pokeweed represents a conundrum. On the one hand, it’s a native plant that provides an important food source for songbirds. On the... Learn More
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Should I add soil amendments recommended by my soil test this fall or in the spring?
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Even if choosing slow-release sources of Nitrogen and Potassium, fertilizer should be applied in the spring. In most New Hampshire soils, amendments c... Learn More
Praying Mantis
Should I Release Praying Mantis into My Garden?
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Is it worthwhile to purchase and release praying mantids into the garden? Probably not. Despite being voracious and deadly predators, praying mantids ... Learn More
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How do I repair my lawn and bring it back to life?
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lady slipper
Can you dig up pink lady’s slippers?
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iris
When should I divide my perennials?
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Can water sprouts and suckers be prevented on trees?
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Seeds on Snow
Winter Seeding – A Shortcut to Spring?
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Sporobolus heterolepis. Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
What are some of the best native ornamental grasses for landscapes?
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fig
Is it possible to grow an edible fig in a container?
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