Latest articles by Laura Walters
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Want to Grow More Plants for Free? These 3 Affordable Seed Saving Tools From Amazon Are All You NeedMake seed saving even easier this fall with these clever tools from Amazon. They save you time and energy and help you expand your garden for only a few bucks.
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'I Always Save Old Takeout Containers to Use in My Garden' – 4 Clever Ways to Recycle To-Go Boxes in Your GardenFollow these Dirt Cheap Gardening tips to turn old takeout containers into the most useful new tools in your landscape.
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Former Garden Center Manager Reveals 5 Plants You Should Always Buy on Clearance – and 3 Plants to SkipIn the first installment of Garden Center Secrets, Amy Draiss, a former garden center manager shares which plants you should (and shouldn't) buy on clearance.
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Why Your Lawn Is Full of Crabgrass and How to Stop It From Taking Over the Whole YardIf crabgrass is creeping into your lawn, it could signal other issues. Find out why your yard is plagued by weeds and how to fix it.
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'I Always Save Old Toilet Paper Rolls to Use in My Garden' – 4 Smart Ways to Turn Trash Into Garden TreasureFollow these Dirt Cheap Gardening tips to turn old toilet paper rolls into the most useful new tools in your landscape.
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5 Self-Pollinating Fruit Trees to Plant This Fall – You Only Need One Tree to Grow a Huge Crop of Delicious FruitIf you're a first-time fruit grower or short on space, then self-pollinating fruit trees are just what you need. Here are the best types to plant this fall.
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These 6 Bird Accessories Are On Sale Now at Target – Stock Up to Support Migrating Birds Before They Head SouthThe best deals on bird accessories are happening at Target right now. Get everything you need to help your feathered friends prepare for fall and winter now.
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How to Grow Zinnias for Bright Blooms That Last All Summer Until the First FrostZinnia flowers are a colorful and long-lasting addition to the flower garden. Here's how to plant and grow them for vibrant flowers that last for months.
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How to Get a Second Flush of Flowers From Your Daylilies – Plus, This Easy Trick Keeps Plants Looking FreshKeep your daylilies blooming all the way until the first frost of fall by following this one simple trick.
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3 Easy Tasks to Do in August for a Thriving Christmas Cactus – and the 1 Summer Mistake That Can Ruin Holiday BloomsGet holiday cacti geared up for flower formation in fall by doing these 3 easy but essential tasks now. Plus, the common mistake to avoid in August.
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'I Always Save Old Cardboard Boxes to Use in My Garden' – 4 Smart Ways to Turn Trash Into Your New Gardening Secret WeaponAre cardboard from all your online orders filling up the recycling bin? Don't toss them! Use them in your garden instead. These are my 4 favorite tricks to try.
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This $10 Solar Fountain Stops Mosquitoes Breeding in Bird Baths, Attracts Feathered Friends & Adds Soothing Sounds to Your GardenPrevent mosquitoes from breeding and turn your bird bath into a show-stopping garden feature with an easy and affordable solar fountain.
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Are Your Hydrangeas Dying From the Heat or Just Done Blooming? How to Keep Shrubs Looking Lush All SummerBrown flowers on a hydrangea could be sign that your plant is stressed from summer heat or drought – or they could just be done blooming. Here's how to tell.
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How to Save Heat-Stressed Plants Without Overwatering Them – 5 Easy Steps to Take Now Before It’s Too LateIf your plants are wilting in the middle of a heatwave, they may have heat stress. Here's what to do before you rush in with a hose and overwater them.
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These Sleek Metal Raised Beds Can Hold Tons of Plants, Add Privacy to Patios, and Are on Sale Now for Amazon Prime DayThese affordable metal raised beds were exactly what I was looking for. They're large, sturdy, and look great around the corner of my patio.
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I Tried a LetPot Indoor Garden & Now I’m Growing Fresh Veggies All Year From My Kitchen – Get It on Sale for Amazon Prime DayI'm a hydroponics newbie, but I'm growing fresh produce year-round now thanks to the LetPot LPH-Max.
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This Handy Thumb Knife Is Perfect for Pruning Tomato Suckers & Deadheading Faded Blooms – and It Only Costs $10!A thumb knife makes pruning quick, easy, and kind of fun! Find out why this clever tool you've probably never heard of deserves a spot in your garden shed.
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6 Heat-Tolerant Perennials You Can Still Plant in June for Colorful Blooms That Won't Wilt – Even in a HeatwaveIt's not to late to plant these heat-tolerant perennials in your garden. They add sizzling summer color that doesn't fade – even in the hottest weather.
