How-To Videos
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How-To
How to Make Birdhouses Out of Gourds
Birdhouses are a great way to support birds, but did you know you can make a birdhouse from an autumn gourd? It’s simple and easy. Supplies needed A large gourd…
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Basic Pruning Terms and Tools
Assemble a Pruning Tool Kit Having the right equipment will help to ensure pruning success. Here are the basic tools to get the job done right. Tools for your kit…
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How to Make a Living Wreath
A living wreath is a fun and beautiful way to decorate your home with color and texture. In this video, learn the steps for making your own living wreath. Materials…
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How to Thin Herb Seedlings
Growing herbs from seed is an incredibly rewarding and inexpensive way to savor homegrown flavor fresh from your garden. Getting the seeds to sprout is generally the easiest step. However,…
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Growing Cuttings for Gifts
If you’d like to learn how to propagate new plants from cuttings, the best way is to just go ahead and give it a try. In this video, you’ll see…
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Episode 123: Listener Q & A
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not because it’s the holidays, but because it’s the annual Q&A episode here on Let’s Argue About Plants. When we put…
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How to Build Soil and Suppress Weeds With Sheet Mulching
You may have heard of a technique in gardening called "sheet mulching" or "lasagna gardening." This technique has been touted as a great way to wipe out weeds and build…
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Dividing Perennials Step-by-Step
Dividing perennials is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to get more plants. Many perennials can be divided, but how and when should you do it? Here are three…
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How to Build a Bird-Feeder Wreath
In winter, food can be hard for birds to come by. Using materials from your yard, you can make a wreath that both feeds them and looks good while doing…
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Tip: How to Photograph Your Garden
Taking a photo in a garden is tricky, and more often than not, it doesn’t come out looking as good as you know your garden really is. Follow a few…