Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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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.
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Finding More Holes in Your Yard Than Usual? Here’s How to Identify Which Animal Is Making Them
Animal holes can pop up in the least expected place in the yard and it is hard to know what animal caused them. Learn how to identify holes and stop pests.
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This Simple Trick Stops Pots From Cracking in the Cold – Plus, the Worst Winter Storage Mistakes to Avoid
Protect pots from cracking in the winter cold with this one free and easy trick.
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Do Your Houseplants Need Moving for Winter? Why Fall Chills Affect Indoor Plants, How To Tell – and What to Do Next
Fall can spell trouble for your favorite houseplants. Here’s how to spot the signs plants are too cold indoors – and where to put them to keep them happy
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Japanese Maples Aren’t Just for Fall – These Ultimate 4-Season Varieties Dazzle All Year Long
Japanese maples are prized for their fall foliage, but they can look gorgeous all year round. Here are the best 4-season beauties for continuing Japanese maple color and character
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Neighbor’s Tree Making a Mess in Your Yard? Here’s What You Can (and Can’t) Do About Fallen Leaves
Is your neighbor's tree is dumping leaves on your yard and making your fall cleanup unmanageable? Here's how to get rid of leaves and preserve good relations.
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How to Store Bulbs Over Winter: Best Tips for Blooming Success Next Spring
Learn how to store bulbs over winter so you can have the best blooms next year. Follow these simple rules to ensure that you have success overwintering bulbs.
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These 6 Fast-Growing Trees Make Beautiful Privacy Fences – Grow a Gorgeous Living Boundary in No Time!
Keeping a boundary secure is one thing – but can you have attractive boundaries that grow quickly? Yes, you can, with these fast growing privacy fence trees
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5 Types of Shrubs Every Garden Needs – Grow These Inspiring Varieties for Color, Flowers, Foliage & Fruit
These shrub types are the key to a vibrant, diverse landscape. How does your garden stack up?
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Dahlias: To Lift or Not to Lift? What You Do This Fall Shapes Next Year’s Blooms
To lift or not to lift, that is the question – and if you want to keep your favorite dahlia tubers in the best shape for next year, here’s how best to handle dahlias in the fall
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Why Wait for Spring? Plant These 13 Cold-Frame Crops in Fall for an Early Harvest
Keep the party growing by planting cold season crops in a cold frame this fall.
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Last Call for More Plants: Divide and Move These 11 Perennials in Fall Before It Gets Too Cold
Fall is the perfect time to divide and transplant most perennials. Don't let it pass you by.
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Don't Wait! You Can Have Indoor Hyacinths for Christmas if You Start Planning Now
Grow beautiful hyacinths for Christmas with these simple tips and add some extra cheer to your holidays. Start forcing your bulbs now for the best blooms.
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8 Fruits That Grow In Shade To Fill Even Tricky Corners Of Your Yard With Luscious Edibles
Ever planted fruits in low light and struggled to get them to thrive? It’s time to get savvy to these 8 fruiting shrubs and fruit trees that grow in shade
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Try These 5 Ferns in Hanging Baskets and Fern Companions for High Impact All Year Round
You’ll create instant drama and big impact with these stunning ferns in hanging baskets – plus, some high flying fern companions to brighten up quiet corners and shady spots
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8 Plants to Prune in October So They Bounce Back Beautifully in the Spring
Pruning in October? These are the plants to focus on if you want to keep them looking their best...
