It was common practice to place coarse materials at the bottom of pots. An interesting example of how gardening advice can evolve over time.

Most of us used to rake and bag our leaves in the fall, but there are better alternatives for our garden.

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Many of us work to attract bees to our garden, but what do we really know about them?

Fall is a perfect time to examine your garden and come up with a pruning plan for the coming months.

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Gardeners love earthworms, but scientists looking at their effect on our forests are much less likely to praise them.

Read more at Empress of Dirt: Are Earthworms Truly Good for Our Gardens?

Hummingbird feeders in the fall -- do you need to take them down or risk disrupting their migration?

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Talking to plants -- lots of people do it and some insist that it helps plants grow. Is there evidence to support this?

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Rooftop farms are becoming increasingly popular in cities around the world as a way to grow food in dense cities without requiring the use of any new land.

There's a lot more light at night now than ever before. What effect can this have on plants, insects and the entire garden ecosystem?

Digging, no-digging, double-digging -- it's a contentious issue in gardening circles with many people holding quite emphatic views on all sides.