Latest articles by Bonnie L. Grant
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How to Care for Hyacinths: The Secret to Spectacular Spring Blooms
Plant bulbs, force flowers, and keep your hyacinths blooming with this comprehensive care guide.
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Muscari Seed Planting: Grow Grape Hyacinth Seeds for Spring Displays that Cost Less
Dreaming of a spring garden bursting with grape hyacinths? Muscari seeds offer a thrifty way to grow those cheery blooms. Here’s how to grow grape hyacinth seeds
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8 Native Ground Cover Varieties For Oh-So-Easy Elegance, Plus Great Natives to Replace Your Lawn
Try these awesome native ground cover plants for easy care and a gorgeous display. There are native ground covers for every yard and landscape need.
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Stop Wasting Your Weekends Cutting the Grass, Let a Robot Lawn Mower Do It for You – Here's Everything You Need to Know Before Buying
Tired of cutting grass all summer? It may be time to invest in a robot lawn mower. Learn the about the basics, pros and cons, and top models before buying.
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7 Fragrant Fall-Blooming Flowers for an Aromatic Autumn Garden
Fill your garden with fragrant fall-blooming plants for an intoxicating display that lasts long past the end of summer. Here are some of my favorite picks.
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Are Chrysanthemums Toxic To Cats? Everything You Need To Know To Keep Kitty Safe This Fall
Mums are classic fall flowers, but they can be dangerous for our feline friends. Learn about keeping your cats safe around mums this fall.
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Pruning Echinacea: Expert Guide For Better Coneflowers and Healthy Plants Year After Year
Get the absolute most out of your echinacea plants by pruning them like the pros.
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Tomato Blossom End Rot Symptoms and Treatment
Got strange, dark spots on the bottoms of your tomatoes? It might be blossom end rot. We'll tell you how to spot it and get rid of it.
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Do Deer Eat Mums? How to Protect These Fall Garden Favorites From Bambi and Friends
Are your favorite fall flowers at risk? I answer the question, "Do deer eat mums?" and provide some simple tips to keep hungry grazers at bay this autumn.
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8 Edible Plants For Pickling, Preserves, Gins & Jams – For The Ultimate Homegrown Fall Flavor
Lucky enough to have harvested a glut of crops, and struggling to eat it all before it goes off? Here are the most versatile edible plants for pickling, preserves, gins and jams
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How To Get Rid Of Weeds Between Pavers Permanently – 8 Best Methods For A Weed-Free Patio
Battling weeds between pavers can feel like an endless chore, but we have gathered our best patio weed control methods to make the task a little easier on you.
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How To Deadhead Mums To Keep Chrysanths Blooming At Their Best All Through Fall
These flowering stalwarts have the potential to take you right through fall – but this one thing can guarantee the longest blooming displays. Here's how to deadhead mums
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Take It Easy! Slow Gardening Is The Low-Stress Philosophy You (And Your Plants) Need This Summer
Slow down this summer with the slow gardening trend. Find out how you can rest, relax, and reconnect with nature to grow a better garden.
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I’m Allergic To Yellowjackets and Here’s How I Safely Battled Them In My Backyard, Plus Tips to Keep You Safe
Yellowjackets can be extremely dangerous to humans, especially for those people who are allergic to yellowjacket stings. Learn how to safely eliminate them.
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I'm a Professional Chef and Gardener – These Are the 5 Vegetables I'll Never Waste Time Growing Again
After years of working in kitchens and gardens, Bonnie Grant learned the hard way that some crops just aren't worth the effort.
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How To Read The Back Of A Seed Packet – Expert Tips For First-Time Gardeners
Many people prefer to start their gardens from seeds. Understanding seed packet will help you to grow better flowers and vegetables. Learn some expert tips.
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How To Prune Orchids The Right Way: Reinvigorate Key Orchid Species For Better Blooms And Happier Plants
While it’s important to prune regularly to keep plants looking and feeling their best, it’s not always clear how to prune orchids. Here’s our guide to making those essential cuts
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Super Low-Maintenance, Small Rock Garden Ideas to Add Visual Interest to Your Landscape
A small rock garden is a great way to change up your landscape design, save on water, or deal with an existing rocky area of your yard.
