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All About Onions

Spring is the time for planting onions, and a little information and planning early in the season can pay off at harvest. Learn the basics of growing onions in home gardens, from choosing the right types to planting, care, and harvesting tips. If onions are on your spring planting list or already in the ground, this is a helpful guide to get them started right.

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Garden Trivia


What is a cloche?



Read on to see the answer!

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Care of Spring-Flowering Bulbs After Bloom

Spring bulbs are beautiful in spring, but the work is not quite done once the flowers fade. If you have ever wondered whether to cut back leaves, remove spent blooms, or just leave things alone, this article walks you through what really matters after bloom. A little attention now can make a noticeable difference in how your bulbs look next spring.

Bumpy, Rough Lawns

As spring arrives and lawns start greening up, uneven and bumpy turf often becomes harder to ignore. This article explains why lawns develop rough surfaces over time, whether spring is the right time to address them, and which actions actually help and which can make problems worse.

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Identifying Plant Nutrient Deficiencies

As plants start growing this spring, yellowing leaves or poor growth can raise questions. Use this interactive key to help you identify common nutrient deficiency symptoms and understand what your plants may be lacking before problems get worse. Knowing how to spot these issues early can help you make better decisions as the growing season gets underway.

Insects Are Making Global News Every Day. Are You Following It?

The Six-Legged Narrative is a podcast from Reiman Gardens that shares six stories per episode on the latest insect and invertebrate research, discoveries, and conservation news from around the world that most people never hear about.

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Other Items of Interest

Garden Trivia Answer


A cloche (pronounced “klowsh”) is a bell-shaped cover designed to protect, display, or enhance items. While it has uses in other areas like restaurants and home décor, in gardening, it helps protect plants from the cold. Learn more in this article: Tips for Earlier Yields in the Home Vegetable Garden.

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