Latest articles by Laura Walters
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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 WayA 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 TroubleBe 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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These 2 Mistakes You Make in Fall Can Ruin Your Hydrangea Blooms Next Summer – Here's How to Avoid ThemAvoid these two cardinal hydrangea care sins this fall if you want beautiful blooms next summer.
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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 NutrientsYou 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 WildlifeKeep 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 YearIf 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 OutDon'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 HealthIf 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 UpI 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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Garden Expert Shares 5 Simple Steps to Help You Transform a Less Than Perfect Landscape Into the Garden of Your DreamsMy 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?
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Expert Reveals Her Top Tips for Transplanting Peonies With Ease – Plus, Why September is the Perfect Time to Move PlantsPeonies don't like being moved. But if you do it right, they can thrive in a new location. Here are my top tips for a smooth move why you should do it now.
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Thinking of Adding a Fire Pit to Your Yard? What You Need to Know First for a Safe & Beautiful Fire FeatureBefore buying that fire pit you've been eyeing, consider these 5 important factors first for a safe and beautiful backyard fire feature.
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Avoid These 5 Invasive Ground Covers at All Costs! Plant a Stunning Native Variety InsteadIf you grow one of these invasive ground covers, it's time to replace them with a native variety. Find out which plants you need to swap now.
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How Big Does a Hydrangea Get? 9 Lovely Large & Small Varieties That Will Fit Perfectly Into Any LandscapeThinking of planting a new shrub, but wondering how big that hydrangea will get? Here's what you need to know, plus some of the best big and small varieties.
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Go Gaga for Pawpaws at These 5 Pawpaw Festivals This Fall – Find Out When & Where You Can Feast on This Unique Native FruitAdd these pawpaw festivals to your fall itinerary for a truly unique and delicious trip! Find out where and when you can try tasty pawpaw dishes and activities.
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4 Pest and Disease-Resistant Hydrangeas for a Worry-Free Landscape That Wows Year After YearOur resident hydrangea expert recommends the best varieties for a pest and disease-free garden. Grow these 4 hydrangeas for a truly low-maintenance landscape.
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Grow These 14 Late Summer Flowers for Show-Stopping Blooms Now All the Way Through FallA flower expert shares which late summer flowers will make your garden shine all the way into fall! Grow these 14 varieties for beautiful blooms all season.
