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	Help with Houseplants: Printable Plant Care Wheel - growing tips for 20 popular houseplants - Print out and make your own handy guide for the most common houseplants. This care wheel includes basics, such as light and water requirements. Bonus: There’s also an indicator for plants that are cat and dog safe. View Article »
	How to Divide a Boston Fern - it's easy to propagate more plants - Boston ferns are surprisingly easy to divide to produce more plants. We’ll show you step by step how to divide a Boston fern. You’ll enjoy having extra plants to share with plant-loving friends and family or maybe you’ll want to keep them for yourself, to create the relaxed atmosphere of a tropical forest throughout your home. View Article »
	How to Make a Rain Garden - disguise erosion control in a beautiful garden plot - Rain gardens are the hot new, eco-friendly garden project that helps you control erosion and reduce pollution from storm run off with a bed of stunning plantings. We’ll get you started with our four easy steps to creating your own rain garden. View Article »
	Make Natural Ink from Plants - from plant to page - This is a perfect DIY project for gardeners and artists, including kids! Collect your favorite colors from your garden and backyard (or your spice cabinet and refrigerator) and get ready to make natural ink. We’ll show you how! View Article »
	4 Plants for Reducing Stress and Anxiety - calming herbs you can grow - For centuries, people have turned to herbal remedies to soothe frayed nerves and lessen anxieties. In this article, we look at four easy-to-grow herbs known for their calming properties. View Article »
	How to Make a Toad House - a snug and safe retreat for toads - Toads love to spend the day securely tucked away in a moist, shady nook. Here’s a fun, easy, and attractive toad house you can make to provide shelter and encourage more toads in your backyard. View Article »
	Plant a Moon Garden - when the sun goes down, these plants are at their prime - Usually, we think of planning the perfect garden for a sunny summer day. But there are some plants that are at their best at night. We show you how to create a garden that shines when the sun doesn’t. View Article »
	How to Divide Bearded Iris - promotes plant health and more blooms – Step by step instructions on how to dig and divide your bearded iris plants. View Article »
	No-Brainer Container Combinations for Annual Plants - Make one yourself in less than 30 minutes! - Eight easy-care plant combinations selected by a team of experts for their beauty, plant compatibility and outstanding performance all season long. Includes a printable PDF with step-by-step directions and a supply list that you can take along for shopping. View Article »
	Build a House for Native Bees - the perfect nesting site for mason and leafcutter bees - Celebrate mason and leafcutter bees with your family by providing bee houses and harvesting their cocoons to keep them safe. We have three styles of bee houses you can make with just a few simple tools and supplies. View Article »