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I have had the same experience with ivy; no matter what I do, it always comes back! I have had the best luck pulling it out by the roots than spraying anything on it (spraying seems to do pretty...

Those are beautiful! I especially love the crepe myrtles, and the orchid tree is very cool, too.

Thanks, everyone!

Is this why I can't get rid of my daffodils? I hate them and have dug them up repeatedly, but they just won't go away! The last few years, I've just given up, and so of course I have many more now....

Thanks for the tips, everyone!

Thanks. :)

That is an excellent idea. I hadn't considered just burying the scraps in the garden rather than setting aside a specific place for compost. Thanks for the tip!

Here's the link from snopes:

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I've had that happen on the outside of my shed, too. Very annoying!

I don't know for sure, but if what happened to your old tree was described as "cancer", I would worry about putting a new tree in that same spot and having it be affected by the same disease. I...

Those are all excellent points. Also, grow what your family loves and what you tend to eat/buy the most.

Good luck, Dawn! I think it's a great idea to grow a few things in containers this year, so you'll have a better idea of what to do next year when your soil is ready.

When you're buying new plants, trees, etc., where do you find the best deals? Do you normally order online, or go to a local garden center, or a place like Home Depot?

Do you have a compost pile? Have you found that it has significantly reduced the amount of trash you're sending to the landfill every week?

I love roses but have never tried to grow them and have heard that they are difficult. Does anyone have any tips?

I have heard good things about www.michiganbulb.com

What are your favorite super-easy plants to take care of, preferably flowering ones? I am looking for some new ideas. :)