Teri Dunn Chace

Teri Dunn Chace is author of more than 35 gardening books, including the just-released Low-Water Landscaping for Dummies and The Anxious Gardener’s Book of Answers. She lives in central New York.
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How to Overseed a Lawn
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How to Overseed a Lawn

Teri Dunn Chace | June 27, 2024

When your lawn starts to look worn, patchy or thin, consider overseeding rather than spending extra time and money replacing…

Don’t Waste Money on Plants That Can’t Stand the Heat
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Don’t Waste Money on Plants That Can’t Stand the Heat

Teri Dunn Chace | April 6, 2024

Blazing sun and long, dry days are hard on flowers…and on gardeners. Don’t waste time and money on plants that…

Save Time and Money When Watering Your Garden

Save Time and Money When Watering Your Garden

Teri Dunn Chace | July 9, 2023

Here’s how to lower your water bill and save time and effort when watering your outdoor plants. Bonus: Your plants…

How to Revitalize Your Perennials

How to Revitalize Your Perennials

Teri Dunn Chace | May 24, 2023

Now is the ideal time to rejuvenate your overgrown or neglected perennial flower bed—after the plants have sprouted but before…

Grow Your Own Rhubarb

Grow Your Own Rhubarb

Teri Dunn Chace | April 20, 2023

Those ruby-red stalks of rhubarb can be expensive and hard to find. Fortunately, you can grow your own. Pick the…

How to Prune Your Flowering Shrubs

How to Prune Your Flowering Shrubs

Teri Dunn Chace | April 7, 2023

A shrub covered with blooms in spring or early summer is a happy sight—but once the show passes, we may…

Best Holiday Gifts for the Gardeners In Your Life
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Best Holiday Gifts for the Gardeners In Your Life

Teri Dunn Chace | December 7, 2022

It is likely that the gardeners on your list already have the tools they consider essential. So what qualifies as…

How to Prepare Your Evergreens for Winter

How to Prepare Your Evergreens for Winter

Teri Dunn Chace | November 9, 2022

Winter can be stressful for the evergreens in our home landscapes…but not for the reason you might think. Spruces, pines,…

Where to Shop for Spring-Flowering Bulbs

Where to Shop for Spring-Flowering Bulbs

Teri Dunn Chace | August 20, 2022

Fall bulb-planting time is almost here. You can order from specialists now…or wait until autumn arrives and get your bulbs…

How to Have a Beautiful Garden and a Happy Dog

How to Have a Beautiful Garden and a Happy Dog

Teri Dunn Chace | August 7, 2022

Is having a dog and having a beautiful garden at the same time impossible? It doesn’t have to be. Bottom…

How to Make Your Own Compost

How to Make Your Own Compost

Teri Dunn Chace | July 7, 2022

Composting turns yard waste and kitchen scraps into a crumbly soil-like material called humus. Adding this humus to your garden…

How to Grow Your Own Wildflower Garden

How to Grow Your Own Wildflower Garden

Teri Dunn Chace | June 8, 2022

If you’re looking for low-care flower-garden ideas, wildflowers may be your answer. They are native plants and are less likely…

How to Grow Veggies in Small Spaces

How to Grow Veggies in Small Spaces

Teri Dunn Chace | May 7, 2022

Who doesn’t love garden-fresh produce? But if all you have is a deck or balcony, you may think you can’t…

It Is Easy to Grow Your Own Salad Greens
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It Is Easy to Grow Your Own Salad Greens

Teri Dunn Chace | April 11, 2022

Of all the vegetables that you could raise yourself, perhaps none are easier and more rewarding—especially for a dabbler or…

The Right Way to Close Down Your Garden
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The Right Way to Close Down Your Garden

Teri Dunn Chace | December 31, 2021

New guidance on how to care for your yard as the gardening year winds down. It can make all the difference for next year’s garden.