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a photo of a hammerhead worm

Cottage gardeners beware—these two worm species are trouble

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A pink fireweed bloom on the right in front of other plants

Seed-planting guide for natural gardens

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Tips to keep your cottage garden watered and safe from critters

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9 low-maintenance cottage plants that love shade

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Planting a tree this summer? Here’s how to care for it long term

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What you should know before planting a tree at the cottage

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Close-up of green lemon thyme plant.

9 low-maintenance plants for easy landscaping

Small garden with patio furniture and pink flowers.

Low-maintenance tips to spruce up your cottage garden

Close-up of a red lawnmower cutting grass.

5 common landscaping mistakes cottagers make

Close-up of red Rio Dipladenia flowers.

6 reasons to plant a Rio in your cottage garden

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Red cottage surrounded by trees and a garden wall.

11 ideas for simple cottage gardens

Person holding a pile of compost in their hand.

6 tips for how to be a green gardener

Red rain gutters repurposed to hold plants.

How to make a gutter garden

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