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As a general rule, the larger the seed, the deeper the planting depth.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
For a general rule of thumb, warnings are always worse than advisories.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
As a general rule of thumb, aim for around a handful of ashes per square yard of garden.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
As a general rule, fewer ingredients usually mean a more nutritious option.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
For a general rule of thumb, warnings are always worse than advisories.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
As a general rule of thumb, aim for around a handful of ashes per square yard of garden.
—Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
As a general rule, fewer ingredients usually mean a more nutritious option.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2026
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“General rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/general%20rule. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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