Latest articles by Amy Draiss
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My Husband Swears by This Well-Known Power Tool Brand – Here's Why It's My Go-To for Gardening Equipment, Too
My husband has used this brand of power tools for years, but when I started using their landscaping equipment it totally changed the way I garden.
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Hydrangea Meaning: The Fascinating Symbolism Behind One of the World's Most Popular Flowers
Explore the rich symbolism of hydrangeas, from their Greek name ("water vessel") to their conflicting meanings in Japan and Europe.
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How to Grow Garlic at Home: The Easy Way to Bigger, Tastier Bulbs
From planting to curing, our garlic guide shows you how to grow generous aromatic bulbs like a pro.
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Are Your Peonies Ready for Winter? Don't Forget These 3 Fall Jobs for Gorgeous Blooms Next Year
Make sure your peonies are primed for the most voluptuous and vibrant blooms next year! Effective peony winter care starts now – with these 3 core fall tasks for the ultimate blooms
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How to Divide Tulip Bulbs for More Spring Color Year After Year
Learn how to divide tulip bulbs and when it's necessary. Tulip enthusiasts eagerly anticipate spring’s arrival, but thriving bulbs rely on autumn preparation.
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How to Store Bulbs Over Winter: Best Tips for Blooming Success Next Spring
Learn how to store bulbs over winter so you can have the best blooms next year. Follow these simple rules to ensure that you have success overwintering bulbs.
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These 6 Fast-Growing Trees Make Beautiful Privacy Fences – Grow a Gorgeous Living Boundary in No Time!
Keeping a boundary secure is one thing – but can you have attractive boundaries that grow quickly? Yes, you can, with these fast growing privacy fence trees
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I Visited The Biggest Trees In The Pacific Northwest & This is What They Taught Me
Trees are often relegated to the background of our lives. But taking time to visit with them and understand them has changed me. Learn what trees can teach you.
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Dahlias: To Lift or Not to Lift? What You Do This Fall Shapes Next Year’s Blooms
To lift or not to lift, that is the question – and if you want to keep your favorite dahlia tubers in the best shape for next year, here’s how best to handle dahlias in the fall
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I Expanded My Garden for Free – and Gifted Tons of Plants to Friends and Family With One Simple Gardening Technique
Dividing plants is a great way to expand your garden for free and also a perfect way to share your bounty with others.
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How to Stop Overwintering Bugs – and Keep Them From Coming Back Next Year
Overwintering bugs can wreck your garden next year. A little fall pest control now will keep your plot safe in the future.
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Add Some Fall Sparkle to Dull Corners: 5 Shade-Loving Shrubs and Trees for Sizzling Autumnal Foliage
Shade-dwelling trees and shrubs may sound unassuming, but they are more than capable of putting on a show in autumn. You’ll love these vibrant shade shrubs with fall interest
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Want Dazzling Azaleas and Rhododendrons Next Spring? Do These 3 Fall Tasks – and Skip This Common Mistake
These essential tasks for fall will ensure your azalea and rhododendron shrubs will be lush and vibrant next spring.
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Should You Leave the Leaves This Fall? Why Leaf Litter Could Actually Help Your Yard (And When to Bag It Up)
Before you grab your rake for the big fall cleanup, read this: you might find it’s better for your garden to leave the leaves. Here’s how to get leaf litter working for you
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As a Tree Expert, I Always Do These 4 Things for Stunning Fall Color on Japanese Maples – and Never Make These 2 Mistakes
If you want to guarantee the most dazzling displays with a Japanese maple in fall, here are 4 key things to do to guarantee success – and 2 things you need to avoid
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How To Harvest Zinnia Seed So You Can Get The Jump On Next Year’s Dazzling Border Beauties
Click the following to learn how to harvest zinnia seeds.
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I Asked 5 Horticulturists Which Fertilizers Are Best For Fall and Here's What These Experts Use
The needs of plants changes with the seasons, so it’s important to learn which fertilizer is best for fall into winter to give your plants the best chance.
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Fall is a Great Time to Grow Gourmet Mushrooms – These 7 Easy Varieties Thrive in Damp Weather
Want to grow some of the most delectable autumn crops in weeks? Here are 7 of the easiest mushrooms to grow in fall, indoors and outdoors – for fleshy, flavorsome crops
