Latest articles by Amy Draiss
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10 Dazzling White Flowering Trees to Add Easy Elegance, Classic Harmony and Calming EnergyReady to elevate your curb appeal? Sophisticated, calming, and effortlessly chic, these 10 trees with white flowers can redefine your yard’s energy with epic snowy canopies
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How to Use Potato Fertilizer to Get the Maximum Yield of Delicious Spuds – What to Use and When to Use ItApplying potato fertilizer at specific points in the plant's development will produce healthier plants and better yields. Don't sacrifice your harvest by fertilizing at the wrong time.
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There’s Still Time to Prune These 8 Plants in April for Stronger Growth and Better BloomsPruning plants in April prepares them for the big summer show. Flowering shrubs, perennials, and even grapevines will get a boost when pruned in spring.
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How to Grow an Herb Garden in 4 Simple Steps – the Aromatic, Edible Garden of Your Dreams Starts HereGrowing an herb garden is actually a fun and easy project anyone can do! You don't need much space or time to get growing. Just follow these simple steps.
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Growing Sage: Best Planting and Care for Flourishing Herbs With Striking FoliageSage is more than just a kitchen herb – it’s a rugged, drought-tolerant ornamental that brings intriguing texture and pollinators to your yard. Dive into our expert guide to cultivating this impeccably aromatic, silver-leafed beauty
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Why Does Your Lawn Look Like It’s Spitting? What to Do if You See Bubbles in the BackyardWhat are those pops of foam on the grass, and what causes them? Meet the lawn resident that lives in a bubble bath, and find out what to do if you spot foamy eruptions
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Growing Bell Peppers in Containers for Months of Colorful, Easy Flavor in Small SpacesGrowing bell peppers in containers is easier than you think, and oh so rewarding. Here is how to get rainbow results and crunchy bell harvests even in tiny spaces
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Meet the Blueberry Bee – The Specialist Pollinator That Works Harder Than the HoneybeesThere’s a native superbee that’s evolved specifically to make your blueberry muffins happen – and it’s not the honeybee. It’s time to meet the blueberry bee
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I Used AI to Choose the Best Plants for My Soil Type – And Here’s How Useful It Really WasIf you’re trying to figure out which plants are best for specific areas of your garden this year, AI can pull together a plant list faster than any reference book. But how accurate and reliable are its findings?
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What Herbs Can Be Planted Together In Containers? Delicious Combinations For Fresh Flavor in Gardens of Any SizeWondering what herbs can be planted together in pots for your porch or patio? Our experts share their favorite herb mixes for a flavor-packed container garden.
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How to Propagate Aloe Vera: Rooting Leaves and Planting Pups for an Infinite Number of PlantsPropagating aloe vera is a fun and easy way to create more plants for free. There are three ways to propagate aloe so let's dig in!
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I Always Use These 2 Kitchen Scraps for the Best Hydrangeas – This Dynamic Duo is the Secret to the Ultimate Summer BloomsCaring for hydrangeas can sometimes feel like a complex balancing act – but there’s a dream combo for hydrangea care lurking in the bin. Discover how a power couple of kitchen scraps can prevent the dreaded summer flop and rejuvenate your shrubs
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Is Your Soil Ready for Planting? Try the 5-Second Squeeze Test To Find OutThe secret to successful gardening is literally in your hands. This easy-squeezy test helps to determine soil moisture so you can keep this year’s plants happy and healthy
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I Tried The Viral Dollar Tree Mini Greenhouse — It's Perfect for Starting Seeds in Small Spaces (Even if You're a Beginner!)This $1.50 compact seed starter is the easiest, most budget-friendly way to get a head start on your summer seeds.
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How to Grow Basil: a Complete Care Guide for Deliciously Fresh Homegrown BasilLearning how to grow basil is simple and fun! This easy-care herb deserves a spot in every garden. Here's how to care for it in yours.
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8 Hard to Kill Houseplants Even the Most Neglectful Plant Parents Can Grow With EaseIf you struggle to keep any indoor plants alive, it's time to try one of these hard to kill houseplants. Even the blackest thumbs can't hurt them!
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Why Your Peace Lily Needs This Botanical Boost in March – for Lusher Leaves and Longer-Lasting BloomsMarch is the ultimate wake-up call for a peace lily. If yours is looking a little winter-weary, this simple botanical kitchen infusion is the gentle restorative she needs to start blooming again
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Don't Use Eggshells in the Garden Unless You Add This Simple Ingredient First – It Helps Plants Access CalciumAre you using eggshells in garden soil the right way? There’s a simple ingredient you need to add first to unlock the goodness. This five-minute secret turns kitchen scraps into gold
