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Saturday April 20th at Stein's Garden & Home in Oconomowoc

Saturday April 20th at Stein's Garden & Home in Oconomowoc

Ahead, we're walking you through how to test soil pH in three different ways, including using vinegar, pH strips, or a meter. Knowing the pH of your soil will help you find plants that can thrive in your garden.

Learn how to make insecticidal soap, a natural treatments that removes bugs like aphids and mites from houseplants.

Learn the best flowers to plant in spring, which will fill your landscape with color and fragrance from late spring through fall. We spoke to gardening experts about their favorite flowers, including ones that attract pollinators and are low-maintenance.

Here, we're sharing more than a dozen types of orchids that will fill your home with endless color.

Learn how to grow and care for winter pansies (Viola hiemalis). The plant blooms during fall and winter, adding interest to gardens during cold weather.

Perennials for shade thrive without bright sunlight. From hosta to ferns to columbine, these perennials for shade gardens add color and interest to your yard.

Garden designer Ryan McEnaney shares his insights and tips on finding your outside style, based on your garden personality.

Garden designer Ryan McEnaney shares his insights and tips on finding your outside style based on your garden personality.