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  1. ­10 Garden Beauties That Blossom All Winter Long Who says your garden must be drab and dull all winter? Many flowering shrubs, perennials and annuals thrive in the snow and wind, so grab your Garden Weasel Scoop, Triller and Transplanter and plant a few of these 10 gorgeous varieties that embrace cold temperatures to bring color and interest in your Read more

  2. Show Your Valentine Some Love with These 11 Garden-themed Gifts Want to impress someone special on February 14? Treat them to a Valentine Garden-themed Gift that keeps on giving – something for the garden! Attract birds to your backyard Grab the kids and some basic ingredients like corn syrup, flour, dried fruit and nuts, to make a yummy bird seed Read more

  3. How to Design Garden ‘Rooms’   Add an element of surprise and whimsy to your outdoor space by creating separate zones in your garden – these ‘rooms’ can by divided by function, color or another theme. Winter is the perfect time to plan, so here are some ideas to get you started.   Divide your yard into garden ‘rooms’ Even Read more

  4. Plants That Provide Winter Food and Shelter for Wildlife As the cold weather blows in, our gardens are dormant, but did you know that they can support many living creatures this season? Here are some plants that can help wildlife thrive by providing food and shelter all winter long. Evergreens Birds, rabbits and deer can seek shelter from snow, rain Read more

  5. 5 Fall Tasks to Get Started on Now We get it; it’s way more fun to watch your garden wake up in the spring than it is to put it to bed for the winter. But tackling these fall tasks now will help protect your flower and vegetable beds so they’re ready for planting once the snow melts. Here’s what Read more

  6. Your fall garden may still be in gorgeous bloom, but you have some work to do! While many bulbs prefer to be left undisturbed in the ground for years, frost-tender plants won’t tough it out during harsh winter conditions. You can outsmart Mother Nature by digging these up and storing them until the spring. Here’s how to save your bulbs Read more

  7. How to Design a Moon Garden We all enjoy our gardens during the day, but once the sun sets, your outdoor space can take on a whole new look and presence if you plan it carefully. A moon garden – which features plants with white blooms and silver or variegated foliage that are enhanced by the moon’s reflected light – Read more

  8. Even if you have a small outdoor space, you can enjoy a burst of sunshine by growing your own fruit! We asked Christy Wilhelmi, author of Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden, for her best tips and tricks. What do you love most about growing fruit? I love that I can grow unusual varieties I can't buy in stores. I also Read more

  9. Sometimes, you need a trusted gardening expert at your side to answer questions about flowering shrubs, mulch, composting or growing vegetables. So why not tune into gardening podcasts, where you can learn from the pros? Garden Weasel has rounded up seven terrific gardening podcasts you can listen to while you’re weeding, mowing or puttering in the garden.   Plantrama With Read more

  10. Mother’s Day offers the chance to show the mom or grandma in your life how much you love her. This year, think beyond chocolate or bath salts – here are some garden and outdoor-themed Mother's Day gifts ideas she’ll enjoy. Replace her old garden tools Moms with green thumbs often have a bunch of well-worn, rusty or broken tools for Read more

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