Two Minutes in the Garden: Gardening Tips, Science, Myths

• Are Synthetic Fertilizers From Fossil Fuels? Do We Need Them?

  Half the world now depends on synthetic fertilizers for food. But do we need them in the garden? And are they really derived from fossil fuels?NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: How to Root Pothos Cuttings

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• Peat in Gardening: What's the Problem?

  Peat has been a gardening staple for decades -- but at what cost? With growing concerns over climate and ecosystems, is it time we rethink our use of peat?NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Why Hummingbirds Are Avoiding Your Feeders

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• Overpotting: Should You Pot Up or Go Big?

  Is overpotting just an old gardening myth we're still clinging to? Is potting up no longer needed? Some research suggests bigger pots might be better -- but it's not that simple.NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Why Your Compost Pile Stinks and How to Fix It

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• Noticing Nature: From Gardener to Naturalist

  You may already be a wildlife gardener, but might you be interested in taking the next step in developing your curiosity about garden wildlife and becoming a naturalist? Inspired by Menno Schilthuizen's new book, The Urban Naturalist.NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: Tips for Creating a Wildlife Pond and Garden

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• Do Gravel Layers in Pots Improve Drainage?

  It's been a hotly debated issue for years: does it improve drainage in your containers if you first add a layer of gravel or some other course material to the bottom? Some new research puts it to the test.NEW FROM Empress of Dirt: 10 Surprisingly Simple Garden Tips You Might Be Overlooking

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