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13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard

13 Trees You Should Never Plant In Your Yard For most people, the end of summer and approach of autumn means cooler temperatures, harvest time for crops, a

Power Perennials: Plants That Thrive No Matter What

Add some flower power to your garden this year with any of these tough-as-nails perennial bloomers. No green thumb required!

16 Invasive Species Sold at Garden Centers You Should Never Buy

These 16 invasive species of plants are commonly sold at garden centers - beware of them and DO NOT buy them from your garden store!

The 10 Worst Invasive Plants to Watch Out for in Your Region

How To Calculate Cubic Yards Mulch Per Square Feet

Here you will find a calculator to help you determine how much mulch you need to cover an area.

Grow your own jungle: easy exotic plants

Tropical gardening is all too often associated with expense and poor results. But choose your plants wisely and you can turn your patch into a slice of verdant jungle, says James Wong

She spent two years taking care of the ‘perfect plant.’ Then, she realized it’s plastic

"I feel like these last two years have been a lie."

Local garden shop offering a way to get rid of mosquitoes

Mosquito repellent is only a short-term solution for the pesky pests. A local farm and garden store is itching to give away a product they said is proven to get rid of them. NewsChannel 12's Lauren Arnott has the details on how you can get your hands on the item. Watch the video to learn more.

8 Creative Takes on Essential Farm Shop Accessories

These farmer ideas from across the country will extend the usefulness of farm shop features. Sponsored by Morton Buildings.

7 Things You Should Know Before Starting a Poultry Farm

As an agric-tech platform that deals with farmers on a daily basis, this post will show you 99% of the things you should know before starting a poultry farm.

Garden project aims to reduce hunger, provide healthy outlet

DURAND — A community garden will soon take root in Durand’s Shaw Park, thanks to grant funding from the Shiawassee Community Foundation.

How to Get Garden-Ready

Nutrisystem offers some tips for getting your yard garden-ready.

Step Right Outside for Fresh Herbs and Vegetables

Decks and patios can be convenient spots for edibles, and sometimes they even offer advantages over backyard gardens

Gardening and Landscape Ideas

Conserve heat energy in the farm shop

Proper insulation and a well-designed heating system are important for an energy efficient and comfortable farm shop. Most farm shops are used throughout the winter—some on a daily basis and

She Wrote the Book: Audrey Levatino and the Women-Powered Farm

“People say, ‘Your garden must be beautiful,’” says Audrey Levatino of her specialty cut-flower farm near Gordonsville, Va. It’s not like owning a “landscaped country garden,” she says. “It’s work.” It’s work she loves so much, she stopped teaching high school English to run the farm on the 23-acre property she and husband, Michael, bought […]