Latest articles by Laura Walters
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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.
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These Farmer-Approved Overalls Helped Protect Me From Ticks In My Garden All Summer LongDuring tick season, I always put on my favorite pair of overalls before stepping foot in the garden. Here's why and where you can get a pair for yourself.
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If you’re still growing pumpkins on the ground, you’re wasting precious space – this one simple trick will triple your growing areaStop wasting precious garden space! Start growing pumpkins vertically and improve your harvest with this one simple trick.
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This one colorful companion plant will tell you exactly when it’s time to water tomatoes & other veggies – and you can find it almost anywhereThis common garden flower may be the secret to growing the perfect tomatoes. Find out how to use this annual to tell when to water your plants.
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Ticks Are Everywhere This Summer – Here Are 3 Easy Ways To Keep Them Away & Stay Safe In Your GardenTick populations are surging this summer. Learn how to keep ticks away from you and your family so you can enjoy your garden and the great outdoors.
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If You’re Headed Out Of Town This Summer, Do These 5 Things Before You Pack Your Bags To Help Keep Plants AliveIf you’re headed out of town this summer, you may be wondering how to keep plants alive while on vacation. Here are 5 tasks to do before you pack your bags.
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Hydrangea Arborescens Is The Elegant Native Shrub That Deserves A Spot In Every Garden – How To Grow This Summer StunnerHydrangea arborescens, a native variety with snowball-like blooms, makes a wonderful addition to any garden. Learn how to grow this shrub in your landscape.
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Not Sure What To Do With Cicada Shells Left By Brood XIV? Turn Them Into An All-Natural Fertilizer To Turbocharge PlantsWondering what to do with cicada shells left lingering around your yard and garden? Turn the creepy carcasses into a nutrient-rich fertilizer plants will love!
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Does Baking Soda Kill Weeds? What You Need To Know About This DIY Herbicide Before You Use It In Your GardenThe internet is full of gardening remedies for weeds, but the question remains: Does baking soda kill weeds? Find out what’s true.
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Keep Your Garden Pest-Free With This Simple DIY Garlic Spray For Plants — It's Easy, Eco-Friendly, And Effective!This simple garlic spray for plants is an easy, eco-friendly way to get rid of unwanted bugs. Here's how to create a DIY spray at home to make pests buzz off!
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How To Grow Indian Pink – A Little-Known Native Plant Hummingbirds Can’t Resist!Indian pink is easy to grow and adds tropical flair to any garden! Learn how to care for this knockout native plant both gardeners and hummingbirds adore.
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Guide To Harvesting & Planting Peony Seeds: Grow Beautiful Peony Blooms For Free With Seeds From Your Own GardenHarvesting and planting peony seeds from your garden is a fun way to grow more of these classic perennials for free! Follow this guide to go from seed to bloom.
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How To Plant Sunflower Seeds For Stunning, Sunny Blooms That Last All SummerLearning how to plant sunflower seeds is a fun activity for gardeners of all ages and skill levels! Here's everything you need to know to get growing.
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How To Propagate Lavender: Easiest Ways To Grow More Of These Fragrant Flowering HerbsLavender is a great favorite of herb growers and learning how to propagate lavender lets you fill your garden with more of these beautiful, fragrant plants.
