All content Archive | August 2025

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August 31st
- Start Planning Your Spring Bulb Order Now – 9 Pre-Season Secrets To Help You Get Ahead On Next Year’s Blooms
- 7 Hardy Perennials to Plant in September for Spring Borders Bursting With Color
August 30th
- “Yes, I Turned My Rocky Soil Into A Lush Plant Paradise! Here's How You Can Do The Same” – Expert Reveals 4 Ground-Breaking Tricks
- Does Your Yard Get Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade? Make Some Room for These 8 Partial Shade Plants and Shrubs
August 29th
- Try This Clever and Cost-Effective Squirrel Deterrent That Sounds Crazy, But Actually Works
- Thinking of Adding a Fire Pit to Your Yard? What You Need to Know First for a Safe & Beautiful Fire Feature
- 7 Plants You'll Regret Not Pruning in September – Don't Neglect These Post-Summer Trimming Tasks
August 28th
- Are You Using Eggshells in the Wrong Way? 3 Big Mistakes That Can Harm Your Plants, Plus 1 Way You Can Always Use Shells Safely
- Love the Look of Roses, But Not the Hassle of Growing Them? Plant One of These 5 Flowers That Look Like Roses Instead
- Avoid These 5 Invasive Ground Covers at All Costs! Plant a Stunning Native Variety Instead
August 27th
- Plant These 7 Flower Seeds in September for a Sensational, Colorful Garden Next Year
- Does Cat Hair Deter Rabbits? Your Kitty May Be the Key to a Better Garden
- "Can I Divide Perennials in Summer?" Splitting Plants in Late Summer Can Boost Blooms Next Year, but Only if You Time it Right
August 26th
- Hummingbirds Adore These 7 Native Plants and so Will You – Grow These Low-Maintenance Flowers to Keep Hummers Happy
- We Asked, You Answered: Gardeners Reveal 11 Problem Plants They Regret Ever Growing
August 25th
- Create the Ultimate Perennial Shade Garden – Gardening Expert Shares 8 Easy Insider Secrets to a Four-Season Sanctuary
- 6 Container Gardening Habits You Need to Ditch! If These Potting Problems Apply to You, it’s Time to Make Amends
- This Unlikely Kitchen Scrap Repels Slugs & Fertilizes Soil – Toss it into Your Garden Instead of the Trash
August 24th
- Gardeners Beware: These 6 Plants Attract Japanese Beetles – Plus Gorgeous Alternatives to Use Instead
- How Big Does a Hydrangea Get? 9 Lovely Large & Small Varieties That Will Fit Perfectly Into Any Landscape
August 23rd
- How to Prevent a Yellowjacket Nest in the Ground: Gardening Expert Shares His Best Tips to Keep Wasps Away
- As a Chef and Gardener, I Swear By These Beautiful (and Delicious) Plants That Satisfy Both Passions
August 22nd
- 8 Plants for Late Summer Containers That Still Look Amazing Through Fall – Transition Your Pots in Style for Long-Lasting Color
- Tomatoes Not Turning Red? Try These 3 Farmer’s Ripening Tricks for Fast Sun-Kissed Flavor
- Go Gaga for Pawpaws at These 5 Pawpaw Festivals This Fall – Find Out When & Where You Can Feast on This Unique Native Fruit
August 21st
- Grow These 9 Plants Near Your Bird Bath – For Year Round Color & Support for Birdy Friends
- 9 Must-Do Garden Tasks You Need to Tick Off Before August Ends – Make Sure You Tackle These Jobs Before Summer’s Up!
- Blue Wood Aster: A Complete Guide To This Native Perennial That Brings Late Summer Gardens to Life
August 20th
- 4 Pest and Disease-Resistant Hydrangeas for a Worry-Free Landscape That Wows Year After Year
- Wasps Get Dangerous in Early Fall – These 7 Plants That Repel Wasps Naturally Will Make Your Yard Safer
- 8 Beautiful Front Yard Fence Ideas to Set Your House Apart and Add Major Curb Appeal
August 19th
- Your Bird Feeder Could Be Attracting Rats – Keep Them Out of Your Yard With These Clever Tips
- 7 Stunning Summer Flowers You Never Need to Deadhead – These Easy-Care Bloomers Stay Fresh and Fabulous All Season
- Can Planting Salvia With Roses Prevent Black Spot? This Natural (and Beautiful) Trick Could Be the Secret to Healthier Roses
August 18th
- Late Summer is Tough on Birds – These 6 Vital Feeding Tips Will Help Them Make it Through Hard Times Ahead
- 7 High-Maintenance Flowers You Should Never Plant if You Want an Easy-Care Garden – Plus, Low-Maintenance Blooms to Grow Instead
- Recently Moved To A New Growing Zone? A Garden Expert Shares Her Secrets For A Thriving Landscape In Any Climate
August 17th
- Why Is My Hydrangea Turning Brown? 6 Common Causes & How To Solve Them To Save Shrubs From Disaster
- 8 Edible Plants For Pickling, Preserves, Gins & Jams – For The Ultimate Homegrown Fall Flavor
August 16th
- Try These 6 Clever and Humane Ways to Keep Groundhogs Out of Your Garden Without Harming Them
- “I Filled My Yard With Free Succulents… Here’s How You Can, Too” – Professional Gardener Reveals Her Succulent Secret!
August 15th
- Grow These 8 Perennials That Multiply With Ease To Fill Every Corner of Your Garden for Free – Without Lifting a Finger!
- Bird Bath Placement Matters More Than You Think – Avoid These 3 Common Spots That Keep Birds Away
- Extend The Strawberry Harvest Season into Fall – 5 Easy Ways To Bring on the Berries for Longer!
August 14th
- How To Get Rid Of Weeds Between Pavers Permanently – 8 Best Methods For A Weed-Free Patio
- How To Deadhead Mums To Keep Chrysanths Blooming At Their Best All Through Fall
- This DIY Hummingbird Swing Is Adorable & So Easy To Make! Here's How To Give Migrating Birds a Safe Spot To Rest & Relax
August 13th
- This Kitchen Staple Is a Low-Cost, Natural Wasp Repellent That Also Works for Mosquitoes – Plus, Other Easy Ways To Keep Wasps Away
- Should You Use Banana Peel Water for Plants? We Looked into the Science Behind This Viral Internet Hack
- I've Grown Hundreds of Shrubs in the USA and Europe – These 5 Flowering Stunners Are My Non-Negotiables
August 12th
- The Great Hummingbird Migration Is Here – Discover 5 Key Ways to Help Them On Their 4,000-Mile Journey
- How To Grow Fire Light Hydrangea For A Beautiful Blaze Of Color From Summer Into Fall
- As a Master Gardener, I Always Plant These 8 Unfussy Flowers That Thrive Almost Anywhere
August 11th
- Don’t Toss That Dryer Lint In The Trash! Here Are 6 Surprising (But Handy) Ways To Use Lint In The Garden
- How To Build a Wildlife Pond in Your Backyard to Attract & Support Your Local Wildlife
- 9 Most Prolific Dahlia Varieties For Extended Color Through Summer and Fall
August 10th
- 8 Pretty Plants That Keep Fruit Flies Away – and Look Absolutely Charming on Your Kitchen Windowsill
- 7 Heat-Loving Flowers That Blaze With Color All Summer Long – Even When the Rest of the Garden Wilts
August 9th
- 8 Tasty Types Of Root Vegetables Every Gardener Should Grow
- 4 Best Types Of Full Shade Grass That Thrive In Even The Darkest Corners – Plus, Tips For A Stunning Shady Lawn
August 8th
- Japanese Maple Leaves Turning Brown? Here Are 4 Reasons Why – And What You Can Do To Help
- I Took Control of My Neighbor's Overgrown Hedge – and Learned the Trimming Etiquette Everyone Should Know
- Does the ‘Chalk Trick’ Work for Ant Control? Explore If This Method Will Really Deter Ants in the Home
August 7th
- If You’re Thinking About Planting Bulbs This Fall, You Need Monty Don’s Favorite Gardening Tool – Here’s Where To Get It
- 10 Flowers That Bloom In August To Glam Up Your Garden With Late Summer Razzle Dazzle
- “I Created A Forest For Free” – A Gardening Writer Shares How She Planted 250 Trees Without Buying A Single One
August 6th
- What Is The 8-8-8 Lavender Rule? Find Out Why This One Simple Pruning Tip Can Help Rejuvenate Your Lavender
- Lawn Looking Fried? These 7 August Lawn Care Tasks Are Absolute Musts to Keep Grass Green for the Rest of Summer
- I'm a Professional Garden Writer and These Are My 6 Must-Have Vining Plants – Plus 3 Aggressive Climbers to Avoid
August 5th
- 8 Easiest Plants To Propagate From Cuttings Before Summer Ends – Expand Your Garden For Free Before It's Too Late!
- I Was Amazed by How Well This Wine Cork Hack Cleaned and Sharpened My Pruners – Now They Cut Like New
- Choose These Vegetables To Plant In August – Enjoy Quick Fall Harvests And Get The Jump On Cool-Weather Crops
August 4th
- Prune These 7 Plants In August To Prepare Them For Fall – And Get Another Flush Of Flowers Before Summer Ends
- Do You Know How To Propagate Strawberries The Right Way? We Reveal 3 Foolproof Ways To Grow Lots More Fruity Treats Cheaply!
- 6 Plants That Repel Ticks and Are Sure to Add Charm to Your Landscape or Container Garden
August 3rd
- Don’t Deadhead These 3 Plants If You Want To Help Migrating Hummingbirds In Late Summer
- These 8 Enchanting Perennials Attract Pollinators Year After Year – and Gardeners Love Them Too
August 2nd
- 6 Best Types of Berries to Grow in Your Backyard for Plump and Flavorful Produce
- Take It Easy! Slow Gardening Is The Low-Stress Philosophy You (And Your Plants) Need This Summer
August 1st
- Chop, Chop! These Are The 7 Flowering Plants You Should Cut Back In August For a Fabulous Late Summer Flush of Blooms
- I’m Allergic To Yellowjackets and Here’s How I Safely Battled Them In My Backyard, Plus Tips to Keep You Safe
- Hummingbirds Flock to These Two Self-Seeding Flowers That Bloom From Summer Through Fall – They’re the Perfect Pair
- Content Funding on Gardening Know How
- Are Coffee Grounds The Secret To Bright Blue Hydrangeas? Experts Reveal What A Jolt Of Joe Really Does To Blooms