Latest articles by Amy Draiss
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Houseplant Pests Are Creeping Indoors Right Now, So Act Fast! Here’s How to Stop the November Bug InvasionThe biggest threat to houseplants isn't the cold, it's the unseen hitchhikers seeking shelter from the cold. November houseplant pests spread quickly, so follow our proactive plan
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Growing Hollyhocks: How to Get the Most from this Cottage Garden ClassicFor romanticism, stature, elegance and pollinator-friendly credentials, growing hollyhocks will add a very special dimension to beds and borders – here’s how to do it right
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Is Your Plant Dying or Just Taking a Nap? 5 Signs Plants Are Dormant – and When to ActBare stems, yellow leaves, no new growth? Don’t panic! Dormancy is nature’s way of recharging. But what is dormancy in plants? Here are 5 key signs to check
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Do Your Houseplants Need Moving for Winter? Why Fall Chills Affect Indoor Plants, How To Tell – and What to Do NextFall can spell trouble for your favorite houseplants. Here’s how to spot the signs plants are too cold indoors – and where to put them to keep them happy
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Keep Fall Flowers Blooming Into Winter – 5 Frost Delay Tricks so Your Garden is the Last One Blooming on the BlockFlower power doesn't have to end with the first cold snap. Try these 5 simple, actionable steps on how to protect flowers from frost for bonus color that lasts for weeks longer
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Christmas Cactus Care: How to Grow and Make Schlumbergera Bloom IndoorsBrighten winter with the vibrant blooms of a Christmas cactus. Learn how to care for this tropical beauty and keep it flowering year after year.
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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, TooMy 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 FlowersExplore 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 BulbsFrom planting to curing, our garlic guide shows you how to grow generous aromatic bulbs like a pro.
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How to Divide Tulip Bulbs for More Spring Color Year After YearLearn 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 SpringLearn 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 MeTrees 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 BloomsTo 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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5 Best Ways To Get Rid Of Leaves Without A Rake – Quickest & Easiest Leaf Clean Up Methods To Try This FallDon't hurt your back raking leaves this year. Try a tree expert's favorite leaf clean up methods and hang up the rake for good.
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I Expanded My Garden for Free – and Gifted Tons of Plants to Friends and Family With One Simple Gardening TechniqueDividing 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 YearOverwintering 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 FoliageShade-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
