Latest articles by Laura Walters
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Your Garden’s Biggest Eyesore Has an Easy Fix – Here Are 3 Stylish Ways to Hide an Ugly Garden Hose
Don't wreck your picture-perfect curb appeal. Try one of these smart and stylish hose storage ideas to keep your landscape looking its best.
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Why You Should Never Plant This One Beautiful Flowering Tree – Plus, 5 Varieties to Grow Instead
The empress tree’s purple blooms and fast growth seem appealing, but this plant has a dark side. Here's why you should never plant one and what to grow instead.
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If You Have a Small Yard, But Big Storage Needs Then a Mini Shed May Be the Answer – These Are a Garden Pro's Top 3 Picks
Store all your essential garden tools in a clever and compact mini shed. These three garden editor-approved options are the epitome of stylish storage.
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As an Indoor Gardening Expert, I Do These 7 Things Every Fall to Save My Houseplants From Seasonal Stress
Houseplants slow down during the fall and can get stressed. Follow these super simple moves for autumn houseplants keep your greens lush and thriving.
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Neighbor’s Weeds Taking Over Your Garden? A Lawyer Shares Expert Tips on How to Talk to Neighbors & What You Can (and Can't) Do
We all want to get along with our neighbors, but what if their weeds are creeping into your pristine beds? Here's how to handle a potentially prickly situation.
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Get the Elegant Look of a Conservatory for a Fraction of the Price With One of These Stylish DIY Kits From Amazon
Extend the growing season and get more living space with a conservatory kit that's also affordable. Here are our pros' top picks.
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7 Must-Have Plants for Fall Window Boxes That Look Fabulous Even After the First Frost
Give your house a boost of curb appeal this autumn with festive fall window boxes! These plants are sure to stop neighbors in their tracks.
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Fall Is the Perfect Time to Plant Tulips in Pots for Colorful Containers Next Spring – Here's How to Do It the Right Way
A spectacular spring display starts now! Planting tulips in pots over winter is a surefire way to make your porch sparkle come spring.
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Using a Leaf Blower Too Early Doesn't Just Bother Neighbors, It May Be Against the Law – Here's How to Avoid Trouble
Be a kind and courteous this fall. Don't blow leaves outside of these hours to keep neighbors happy and keep yourself out of trouble.
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Is Rice Water the Secret to Stronger Plants? Expert Digs Into Different Cooking Waters & Reveals Which Is Best for a Boost of Nutrients
You could be tossing the key to healthier plants down the drain. Find out how to use rice water and other cooking waters to give your plants a boost.
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Homemade Deer Repellent: 3 Simple Spray Recipes to Keep Plants Safe From Hungry Wildlife
Keep greedy grazers away from precious plants with one of these easy and effective homemade deer repellent recipes.
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3 Types of Plants You Need to Fertilize This Fall for Strong, Healthy Growth Next Year
If you do nothing else in your garden this fall, make sure you fertilize these three types of plants. Learn which ones need a boost and what to feed them.
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Avoid These Propagation Pitfalls: 6 Reasons Your Cuttings Are Conking Out
Don't fall for these propagation fails. Avoid these common propagation mistakes so that you can have free plants forever!
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10 Plants You Should Never Grow Near Hydrangeas – These Problematic Species Could Jeopardize Your Hydrangea's Health
If your hydrangeas are struggling to stay alive, one of these problem plants may be the cause. Find out which species you should never grow near hydrangeas.
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My Garden Was Full of Weeds So Stubborn and Strong They Bent My Trowel, This Is the Tool I Used to Stop Them – Here's How It Held Up
I broke the cardinal rule of weeding: I let them grow. Here's the tool I used to tackle a garden covered in tough weeds—and the method I'll use next time.
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Collect & Save These 7 Flower Seeds Now for a Stunning Garden Come Next Spring
It's easy and fun to collect and save seeds in the autumn and it will ensure you have a gorgeous garden next year. Learn which seeds are the best to harvest.
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Garden Expert Shares 5 Simple Steps to Help You Transform a Less Than Perfect Landscape Into the Garden of Your Dreams
My yard was "meh" when I moved in. Here's how I turned it into a landscape I love—and how you can do the same.
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People Are Rubbing Banana Peels on Their Houseplants – But Is This Kitchen Scrap Really the Key to Healthy, Shiny Leaves?
If you’ve heard about strange ways to clean plant leaves making waves online, you’re not alone. Here's a trick that’s cheap and easy, but does it actually work?
