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Everyone wants to grow a healthy, beautiful garden and luscious green grass. This is why so many are quick to buy bags and bags of fertilizer that promise just that. You'll be surprised to know that, although fertilizers are meant promote growth, they can also be damaging if used incorrectly.

Gardening is as much of an art for some as it is a way of life for others. Having said that, just because you're an experienced gardener it doesn't mean you can't excel. Here are a few gardening tips that will help both you and your garden thrive.

Are you tired of looking at your lawn and wondering if it is, in fact, as healthy as you think it is? The truth is that most of us don't have an eye trained for horticulture health, which can be frustrating when one day the lawn looks green and lush and the next everything is dead. Here are some simple ways to tell if you're battling unhealthy grass.

Do you hear that? That's your sprinkler system stream hitting the side of the house. If water from your sprinkler system is reaching your house, deck, driveway, or sidewalk, simply re-adjust it so that all water is falling solely on your plants. Also, pay attention to runoff from your garden or lawn.

Here's the truth: Watering your lawn or garden is not as simple as everyone thinks. Some soils dry out quicker than others, while some plants and lawn species require more water. If you're getting frustrated over when and how to water you lawn or garden, we understand. Here are a few simple watering tips to help make sense of it all.