Latest articles by Amy Grant
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Pruning Honeysuckle The Right Way – Complete How-To Guide
Pruning honeysuckle needs to be on your yearly list of garden tasks. Keep these fragrant flowering vines under control to avoid a sweet-smelling takeover.
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Metal Raised Garden Beds: Benefits, Types & Top Picks For Your Garden
Metal raised garden beds get fewer weeds, aren’t compacted by foot traffic, and can easily grow both in-bed and vertical crops, effectively doubling your yields.
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Tomato Diseases Every Gardener Should Know – And How To Treat Them
Tomato disease can be traced to one of four causes: fungal, bacterial, viral, and environmental. Learn to identify them and fight back.
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Cedar Raised Garden Bed Benefits: Which Cedar To Use And Where To Start
If you’re thinking of making a raised bed, wood is a popular choice – and cedar has striking visual appeal. Here’s why a cedar raised garden bed could work for you
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16 Unique Raised Garden Bed Ideas For Every Landscaping Need
Discover creative ideas for raised garden beds that are practical and beautiful. These clever solutions are perfect for growing vegetables, flowers, and more.
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Heat Wave Gardening
Heat waves can cause serious stress for your plants. Give them plenty of shade and water. If possible, get them as healthy as possible before temperatures climb.
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Spilled Flower Pot Ideas to Add a Touch of Whimsy to Your Garden
Want something different in your container garden? Break the mould (and maybe even some pots) with this spilled flower pot design.
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Edible Lavender Varieties To Grow In Your Herb Garden
Is all lavender edible? Not really. Some lavender is delicious, but not all varieties are the same.
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Fittonia Plant Care: Complete Guide To Growing Nerve Plants
The nerve plant, also known as a fittonia, is a finicky houseplant whose origins are in the South American Rain Forest. It's strikingly beautiful and worth the special care it requires.
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Drying Herbs For Tea: Best Methods For A Tasty Homegrown Brew
There is a knack to drying herbs for tea the best way if you are after the tastiest, freshest flavors. Here’s how to prepare your homegrown herbal brews
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Tasty Flowers For Tea – How To Grow A Floral Tea Garden
It’s a gardener’s delight to grow flowers for tea. Learn which flowers make great teas that taste as good as they look, and draw pollinators as well.
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How To Prune Rosemary For Better Looking Bushes & Loads Of Fresh Herbs
If you love your herbs you’ll want to know how to prune rosemary. A rugged and prolific plant, rosemary is a popular culinary, medicinal and ornamental staple in the garden.
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Parlor Palm Houseplants: How To Care For A Parlor Palm Plant
The old-fashioned easy-to-grow parlor palm makes a lovely, dramatic statement in low-light conditions or shady outdoor spots.
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6 Shower Plants To Transform Your Boring Bathroom Into A Rainforest
Create a tropical vibe in your bathroom with shower plants. Some plants crave humidity and filtered light and would love to shower with you.
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No-Till Vegetable Gardening: The Easiest Way To Start A Vegetable Garden
A no till vegetable garden seems too easy to be true, but it works. It’s an eco-friendly method that makes sense.
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How To Turn Your Garden Into A Certified Wildlife Habitat
You can make your garden an official haven for wildlife. Here's how.
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Foodscaping Ideas For Containers – How To Try Edible Landscaping In Even The Smallest Spaces
Grow edibles and ornamentals together even if you don't have a big garden. Try foodscaping in containers this year!
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Easiest Tomatoes to Grow: 7 Foolproof Varieties
Feel daunted at the prospect of growing your own tomatoes? Start with one of these beginner-friendly – and exceedingly delicious – varieties.
