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What to Plant in August in USDA Zones 7-8

What to Plant in August in USDA Zones 7-8

August in USDA zones 7-8 presents a unique opportunity for gardeners to balance the waning summer heat with the promise of a bountiful fall harvest. These zones, characterized by their  
Fending off Snails in the Garden

Fending off Snails in the Garden

As a gardener, I am no stranger to snails in the garden, or other pests that wreak havoc on my beautiful plants. When the snails started appearing in my garden  
Snail Wars

Snail Wars

The snails almost got me, and they were trying, that was for sure. It was me against wave after wave of those ravenous monopods—and all I was doing was planting