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77Is dog pee killing your grass? Here's a solution
by Rees Cowden
Is dog pee killing your grass? A problem I am asked for advice on regularly is how to stop my dog's urine (or the neighbors' dogs' urine!) from killing my grass. There is an easy solution to the problem, but... published 7 months ago
55Gardener Quiz time!
by Rees Cowden
Ok all you gardeners out there time for a quiz. Make your best guess as to what this is a photo of. These copper leaves came out as one whirl, at the tip of the leader, and doubled in size each day. They... published 7 months ago
48Projects for Kids- Mr. Potatohead update
by Rees Cowden
Here is a progress report on our Mr. Potato project: Back in March, Gracie's grandmother assembled the parts for a fun project to do with kids I wanted to share with everyone. I called it Mr. Potatohead. I... published 7 months ago
50Need help growing grass in the shade? Here is some help.
by Rees Cowden
What follows is a basic guide to growing and maintaining a successful grassy lawn in shady areas. I'm going to be blunt in telling you that shade and grassy lawns do not sit well together. The... published 8 months ago
69How to kill Poison Oak and Poison Ivy
by Rees Cowden
Poison Ivy is one of the worst enemies to gardeners and hikers. In the drier western states, its rude cousin Poison Oak is just as bad. The techniques for eradication of Poison Oak and Poison Ivy are the... published 8 months ago
64How to Hire a Landscape Contractor
by Rees Cowden
Part 1 When planning for a new landscape for your home, choosing a landscape contractor can be the most important decision. It's a decision that will affect the appearance of your garden, our pocketbook and... published 8 months ago
55How can I build a small water garden for under $200?
by Rees Cowden
How can I build a water garden cheaply? I've been asked this question on several occasions. Clients are usually surprised how expensive it can be to construct a well built, long lasting water feature. There... published 8 months ago
56Are square watermellons cool or just plain wierd?
by Rees Cowden
Cool or Bizarre? Help me decide. I'm not usually one to fall for gimmicks or the newest and greatest thing so I'm not sure how to react to square watermelons. I think they are kinda cool and could be a fun... published 8 months ago
52Some Plants Like it HOT!!!
by Rees Cowden
If April showers bring May flowers what do the May showers bring? Summer flowers of course. April May and June are the most well known months for prolific blooms but if you select the right plants the summer... published 9 months ago
65How to stop weeds from growing
by Rees Cowden
Weed= any plant that is out of place in a garden. I once had a beautiful oak tree that grew from an acorn in my garden. When it was young, my gardener wanted to pull it out. He considered it a weed. I knew... published 9 months ago
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