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Wednesday, 21 August 2013 12:39

Beware the Devilish Tomato Hornworm

This pest will decimate your tomato garden in a flash! Luckily there's a fascinating way to turn the tables on this green goblin. Here's how. 

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For a change of scenery to your garden why not plant the Elderflower (Sambucus nigra) and treat yourself to all of the licorice and star anise-flavored treats that come from harvesting the elderberries?

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Among the various vermin and pests that can reek havoc on crops and gardens, rabbits generally don't cross the minds of most gardeners. However, these buck-teethed baddies are no joke and will come after more than just your carrots. To prevent an all-out massacre of your crops, here are some useful tips to get rid of those rascally rabbits.

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From the traditional to the contemporary, patios come in many shapes and sizes. Brick patios are the go-to for many traditionalists. But homeowners who want to give their brick patios a bit of flair may consider these four trendy brick patterns:

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On the United States Capitol grounds in Washington, DC, US Botanical Garden gardeners Margaret Atwell and Beth Ahern give you their tips on container gardening.

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A visit to the Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, VA brought to you by the Washington Gardener where they takes a video of the beautiful summer succulents.

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Finding a suitable garden location can be difficult, especially since yard space is a commodity and you should take into account the need to keep plants safe from children and pets.

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Friday, 02 August 2013 14:40

Exclusive White House Kitchen Garden Tour

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Get a rare look at the White House Kitchen Garden. You don't even have to get through Secret Service!

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Every gardener knows how important bees and other helpful critters are to your garden. Attract the bugs you actually WANT in your garden with this funky bee bungalow.

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It's much worse than you thought.

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