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Flowering crabapples (Malus spp.) are apple tree species and cultivars that are grown more for their spectacular spring flowers than for their fruit.| The Spruce
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Are mushrooms growing in your yard? Here are six possible reasons why and fixes for handling them.| The Spruce
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Growing your own mushrooms is a fun and educational way to DIY your food and save money in the process. Here are several different step-by-step methods for how to do it.| The Spruce
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Learn about different types of compost bins, how they work, how to get started composting, and other tips to produce the “black gold.”| The Spruce
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Plant a beautiful flowering hanging basket that looks like a professional designed it but for a fraction of the cost of the variety you would buy.| The Spruce
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Garden soil with poor texture or that is lacking nutrients should be amended to correct these problems. A soil test can tell you what is needed.| The Spruce
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Loose, crumbly loam is what all gardeners are told they need, but what is loam soil? Here is a breakdown of what is in loam soil and how to get it.| The Spruce