Latest articles by Emma Kendell
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Glorious Groundcover is the Soil-Cooling Secret to Blooming Borders This SummerActing as their own living mulch to lock moisture in the ground, these 7 flowering plants are a showstopper solution for tired beds in July, and will bring bobby-dazzler blooms that last into fall.
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The World’s First Groundcover Hydrangea is Here, and Everyone Wants This Color-Changing Carpet of Fabulous FlowersHuge blooms that last for 100 days? Yes please! And there are plenty more reasons why Groundbreaker Hydrangeas are must-have plants this summer…
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What Peonies Need in July – 4 Vital Tasks to Prevent Disease and Enjoy Big, Blousy Blooms Next YearYour peony plant is about to begin growing next year's buds so these summer care tasks are critical for a showstopper display next spring.
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DIY a Water Bowl Planter With a Cheap Solar Fountain and Bring Cooling Sound and Color to Your Summer GardenThis budget water feature is quick and easy to make, and sounds as good as it looks. Your weekend just got busy…
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What Dahlias Need in July – 4 Vital Tasks for Dinnerplate Blooms and Buckets of Flowers Through FallJuly dahlia care is easy but the right watering, feeding, pruning and pest control is key to an abundant, long-lasting display.
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Scientists Say Catnip Repels Mosquitoes as Effectively as DEET, so I Made My Own Plant-Based SprayFrom garden to mister, here’s how I DIYed a natural mosquito repellent spray from my catnip plants.
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How Long This Heatwave Will Last For, and What to Do to Safeguard Your Garden PlantsLatest reports suggest this extreme weather is likely to last through August – but these 9 easy measures will help plants survive the summer heat.
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7 Plants to Prune in July Before it’s Too Late – Next Year’s Flowers Depend On the Right TimingMost plants need pruning in winter or spring, but these popular perennials need a midsummer trim if they're to flower and fruit well next year.
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10 Time-Saving Garden Cheats to Make Life Easier in This Crazy HeatCut garden chore time with these quick tricks that de-stress your plants as well as you.
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30 Best Garden Deals That Are Half Price or Better This July 4 WeekendWe love a good deal here at Gardening Know How and these garden bargains are the very best Independence Day buys we can find.
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DIY a Stunning Water Feature to Light Summer Evenings in the Garden – it’s so Quick and Easy With a Floating Solar FountainA cheap solar fountain with LED lights lets you create a striking garden feature without busting the budget. Here's everything you need to know for a great result.
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Prune Wisteria in July or Risk Losing Next Year's FlowersSkip this vital July gardening job and your vine will grow foliage instead of flowers. Here’s exactly what to do, step by step, to get cascades of dreamy blooms next summer.
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Sort Your Garden Storage While These Jaw-Dropping Half Price Deals are Still on in Target's July 4th SaleGet the backyard storage you’ve always wanted, and save yourself a fortune at the same time!
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Sow These 5 Fast-Growing Flower Seeds in July to Refresh Your Garden With a Renewed Burst of Beautiful BloomsAll these quick-to-bloom beauties are so quick and easy to grow from seed, even if you’re a beginner gardener, and they'll keep your yard radiant right up to the first frost.
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Make a Garden Water Feature With a Floating Solar Fountain This Weekend – it's So Cheap, Easy and Sounds as Lovely as it LooksA container and a $20 solar powered fountain are all you need to create a cooling garden micropond without splashing the cash. Which of these 10 stylish ideas suits your backyard best?
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Must-Have Gardening Gadgets That Save So Much Time and Stress – and They're All On Offer so You'll Save Money, TooIf you want to make your backyard low maintenance, these are the garden tools that bring the most benefit.
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The Best Guide to Solar Garden Lighting You'll Ever ReadKnow these 5 facts about outdoor solar lights and you'll get a lot more for your money and a beautiful backyard after dark.
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Water Features You Can Easily Install Yourself For Cooling Sound in a Too-Hot GardenYou don't need to call in a landscaper to enjoy the soothing benefits of a garden water feature, however big or small your budget or backyard.
