Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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I Added These 7 Colorful Houseplants to My Home – and Winter Instantly Felt Brighter
Beat the winter blues with one of these colorful houseplants! I share my favorite picks for a bright and cheery indoor garden this winter.
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What Your ZZ Plant’s Leaves Are Trying to Tell You – and How to Fix Common Problems
Don't let disease or care mistakes kill your ZZ plant! Yellow leaves, brown leaves, and leaf spots are signs of underlying problems that can be fixed.
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This Easy Rhubarb Forcing Hack Gives You an Early Crop Every Year – and Costs Almost Nothing to Do
Rhubarb lovers are always craving that next fix, so any way of speeding up the harvesting process needs to be embraced! Here’s how to enjoy easy forced rhubarb for sweeter, scrummier stalks
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These 8 Heaven-Scented Evergreen Plants Add Fresh Fragrance and Beauty to Winter Gardens
Winter can be dull, but your garden doesn't have to be! Here are 8 great evergreens that stay green AND fragrant all the way to spring.
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Winter Is the Most Important Time to Clean Houseplant Leaves – My Homemade Spray Makes Them Shine and Also Repels Pests
Leaf cleaning matters more in winter. Try my simple, homemade leaf shine spray for healthier, more attractive houseplants.
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Want Showstopper Trees? Grow these 7 Unique Beauties for Dramatic Bark Tone and Texture to Add Some Winter Wow
Think bark is boring? These 7 breathtaking trees prove otherwise, offering extraordinary textures, bold color and instant character that turn even winter into a showpiece
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How to Grow Fava Beans: Planting, Care, and Harvest Tips for a Successful Crop
Growing fava beans is like four crops in one: flavorful fresh pods, both fresh and dry beans, and – surprise! – delicious greens to eat fresh or add to cooked dishes.
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These 7 Popular Houseplants Won’t Survive Without Extra Humidity – Do You Have One? Here’s How to Help Them Thrive
Dry indoor air can be tough on certain tropical plants. Here are 7 high-humidity houseplants you need to protect – and how to help your indoor jungle flourish
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I Was Losing the Battle With Houseplant Pests – Until I Started Growing These Herbs Beside Them
Place these 10 pest repellent herbs next to your houseplants to protect them from beetles, fungus gnats and more.
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11 Trees and Shrubs With Red Berries for a Bright and Cheery Winter Landscape
Add a pop of festive color to the dreary winter landscape with one of these trees and bushes with red berries. They provide instant cheer that lasts all season.
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The Complete Poinsettia Care Guide: Planting, Pruning & Keeping It Alive
Did you get a poinsettia for the holidays? Wondering how to take care of it? Our comprehensive guide will take you through the basics and beyond.
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Plants You Can Still Propagate in Winter (For Free Plants in Spring)
Don't wait for spring to expand your plant family. Learn the key differences when propagating in winter and the 6 easiest plants to try rooting from cuttings.
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Complete Guide to Overwintering Container Plants: Expert Tips to Help Plants Survive the Cold Season
Save money and save your favorite pots for next summer by overwintering container plants with this easy guide. An expert walks you through exactly how to do it.
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5 Bird-Magnet Shrubs for Containers – For Bright Native Berries and Happy Wildlife in Winter
When the garden goes quiet, these vibrant winter berry shrubs burst with color and life. Grow these bird friendly shrubs for containers and you'll give your local wildlife a genuine winter treat
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2 Tasks I Never Skip Before Storing Garden Tools for Winter to Keep Them in Tip-Top Shape
Make sure your gardening tools last a long time by treating them right in fall. Here's what you have to do now before you put them away for winter.
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This Is the Easiest Way to Level Your Lawn – And It Only Takes 2 Items You Probably Already Own
Get a perfectly flat lawn with this simple guide. It only takes a couple items you probably already own to do it right.
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How to Care for Hydrangeas in Winter So They're Bursting With Beautiful Blooms Next Summer
How you care for hydrangeas in winter can determine whether your shrubs are bursting with blooms next summer or not. Here's how to protect them from the cold.
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Need More Privacy? These 8 Cold-Hardy, Evergreen Vines Will Shield Your Patio or Balcony Year-Round
Forget bulky hedges – vines give you the privacy you want with minimal footprint. Our top 8 picks are cold-hardy evergreens, so they'll stay full even in the depths of winter.
