Latest articles by Laura Walters
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Are Coffee Grounds The Secret To Bright Blue Hydrangeas? Experts Reveal What A Jolt Of Joe Really Does To BloomsThe secret to brilliant blue hydrangeas may be hiding in your kitchen cabinet, but there's to this common claim than most people know. Find out the full story.
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Plant These 8 Flowers In August For Dazzling Displays Of Late Summer & Fall ColorYou might not think there are any flowers to plant in August that could bloom this year, but think again! Sow these 8 gorgeous ornamentals for late season splendor
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How To Grow Little Lime Hydrangeas For A Splash Of Citrus That’s Perfect For Pots'Little Lime' hydrangea is the perfect fit for compact gardens. Its electric green blooms shine in pots or tucked into a sunny corner of the garden.
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8 Ingenious Ways To Use Buckets In The Garden That You’ve Probably Never Thought Of, But Should Definitely TryGive that old bucket in your garage a second life with one of these clever tips. We've rounded up the best uses for buckets in the garden to save space and cash.
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Gardeners Have Used This Tool Since Roman Times, But Not Many Know About It Today – Why You Should Never Plant Without OneThe dibble is the forgotten tool every gardener needs for easy planting. Here's how to use one. Plus, our experts' favorite dibbles to buy right now.
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7 Affordable Lawn Care Tips For Gorgeous Grass That Will Save You Tons Of GreenGrow a lawn that looks like a million bucks without breaking the bank. Just follow these 7 affordable lawn care tips.
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This Organic Japanese Beetle Grub Control Is Flying Off The Shelves – But There’s An Even Better Product You Should TryMilky spore is great, but if you're looking for a faster solution to your Japanese beetle grub problem then it's time to try this other organic product.
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Solve All Your Snake Plant Problems by Avoiding These 7 Mistakes You Probably Don’t Even Know You’re MakingEven good plant parents can make mistakes. Get rid of all your snake plant problems by avoiding these 7 simple errors.
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Hummingbirds Can’t Get Enough Of These 6 Low-Maintenance Perennials – And Lazy Gardeners Love Them, Too!Hummingbirds can't resist these 6 stunning plants—and neither can gardeners! Discover the best low-maintenance perennials that attract hummingbirds.
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Where To Plant Hydrangeas So They Thrive For Years – Plus, The Best Types For Tough SpotsDeciding where to plant hydrangeas can mean the difference between long-lasting shrubs and struggling plants. Learn where to plant them for the best results.
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How To Grow Climbing Hydrangea For A Dash Of Elegant Drama In Your GardenClimbing hydrangeas add stately elegance to any garden. They're a bit different than other hydrangeas, but just as lovely. Here's how to care for one yourself.
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Jam Girl Summer Is The Perfect Trend For Gardeners – How To Embrace The Sweet Aesthetic This SeasonSo long, tomato girl summer! Jam girl summer is here and it's the perfect trend for gardeners to try for an even sweeter summer season.
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Deer Used To Destroy My Garden, Until I Discovered This Spray That’s Safe For Plants & AnimalsDeer devoured my garden plants for years until I discovered this spray. Since then, it's been sayonara to nibbled stems and hello to beautiful blooms!
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4 Worst Tomato Pruning Mistakes & How To Avoid Them For A Huge Harvest This SummerDon't make any of these common tomato pruning mistakes this summer! Find out how to avoid these basic blunders for a bigger harvest.
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My Mom Has Been Burying Diet Coke Cans In Her Flower Pots For Decades & It Saves Her So Much Money On Soil – Here’s HowMy mom swears by this thrifty gardening trick. Find out why she never plants a flower pot without throwing in a few soda cans first.
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I Write About Plants For A Living, These Are My 4 "Must-Have" Annuals For Stunning Summer ContainersThe best annuals for containers are easy to grow and look gorgeous all summer long with minimal upkeep. For me, these 4 plants hit those marks and then some.
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5 Heat-Tolerant Ground Cover Plants That Can Withstand Scorching Summer WeatherThese heat-tolerant ground cover plants look great and can handle even the steamiest summer heat. Check out 5 fabulous options for a lush landscape all season.
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Don’t Throw Away Those Brown Bananas! Here Are 3 Brilliant Ways To Use Them In Your GardenForget banana bread! Give those brown bananas a second life in your garden. Our experts share 3 of their favorite ways to use bananas in the garden.
