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What To Know About Kentucky Bluegrass and How to Care For It
Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) is popular in Northern lawns and has distinct pros and cons. Learn how to plant and care for it.| The Spruce
Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) is popular in Northern lawns and has distinct pros and cons. Learn how to plant and care for it.| The Spruce
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Learn what lawn thatch is, why it is bad, and how to get rid of it. Select the correct tools for dethatching a lawn and learn how to dethatch a lawn correctly.| The Spruce
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Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is a warm-weather turf grass popular because of its drought and foot traffic tolerance. Learn more about this grass in our guide.| The Spruce
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Sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is a charming mat-forming plant with tiny flowers and a subtle, sweet fragrance. Learn how to grow this delicate bloom in your garden.| The Spruce
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Lemon cucumbers (Cucumis sativus 'Lemon') resemble a lemon in shape and color. Read on to learn how to grow and care for this unique variety.| The Spruce
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There are seven stages of growth for tomato plants. From seed to harvest, here's what to look for during each growing stage of your tomato plants.| The Spruce
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Sungold tomatoes are an easy-to-grow, disease-resistant cherry tomato variety. Learn how to grow and care for Sungold tomatoes with our growing guide.| The Spruce
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The 'Pink Brandywine tomato' is an heirloom variety tomato worth growing in your garden for its juicy, flavorful fruit.| The Spruce
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Heirloom tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) have not been crossbred or hybridized for at least 40 years. Learn how to grow these classic tomatoes.| The Spruce
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Too much fertilizer, in particular nitrogen, can damage turfgrass. Learn about the symptoms of an over-fertilized lawn and how to fix it.| The Spruce
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Fertilizer numbers indicate the amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the mixture. Learn about which nutrients your plants need and when.| The Spruce
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Potassium in lawn fertilizer helps grass make use of nitrogen and assists in growth processes. Learn about how to use potassium for your grass.| The Spruce
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Bone meal fertilizer for plants provides a powerful boost of organic nutrients, but it may not be right for every gardening situation.| The Spruce
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Blood meal is popular with organic gardeners as a fertilizer, but it has other uses, too. Find out what it is and when to use it in your garden.| The Spruce
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10-10-10 fertilizer contains equal parts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) to grow healthy plants. Learn how to use this fertilizer correctly at home.| The Spruce
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From compost and manure to wood chips, straw, and lime, this comprehensive overview lists soil amendments and tells you when and how to use them.| The Spruce
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Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) is a cool-season vegetable that can be grown in the spring or fall. Learn what it takes to get the healthiest plants.| The Spruce
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Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is easy and rewarding to grow. Seedlings can be transplanted to the garden or grown to maturity in containers.| The Spruce
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Tomato fertilizer can make a big difference in plant health and fruit yield. We tested and reviewed fertilizers to see which ones really made an impact on our plants.| The Spruce
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If the leaves on your cucumber plant are yellow instead of healthy green, look for these clues to fix the problem and save your harvest.| The Spruce
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Beefsteak tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum "Beefsteak") are meaty, juicy fruits perfect for summer sandwiches. Learn to grow these abundant plants here.| The Spruce
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You can plant tomatoes in pots and have them produce wonderful fruit. Learn about growing tomatoes in pots with these essential tips and tricks.| The Spruce
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Adding this crucial element to your garden will help your plants flourish in their growth cycle. We asked pro gardeners why you need to add nitrogen to your soil.| The Spruce
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Hardy and beautiful, rugosa roses (Rosa rugosa) have great pest resistance, and many are fragrant. Learn how to grow them with these helpful tips.| The Spruce
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Should you leave grass clippings on the lawn after mowing, or rake (bag) them? It depends on grass height and other factors.| The Spruce
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Find the best flower fertilizer, whether it's organic fertilizer, chemical fertilizer, or a slow-release fertilizer.| The Spruce
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This overview of organic, inorganic, and synthetic nitrogen fertilizers helps you determine what is best for your plants.| The Spruce
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Mushroom compost, or mushroom soil, is a by-product of mushroom farming that can be used as a fertilizer and organic soil amendment for many plants.| The Spruce
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Cactus soil can benefit many types of plants. Learn how it differs from other potting soil and how to use cactus soil to help your houseplants thrive.| The Spruce
