Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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6 Herbs to Harvest and Dry Before Frost Hits
Harvest and dry these 6 tender herbs in early fall before the cold takes them.
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10 Plants You Should Never Grow Near Hydrangeas – These Problematic Species Could Jeopardize Your Hydrangea's Health
If 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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Collect & Save These 7 Flower Seeds Now for a Stunning Garden Come Next Spring
It's easy and fun to collect and save seeds in the autumn and it will ensure you have a gorgeous garden next year. Learn which seeds are the best to harvest.
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7 Ornamental Grasses for Stunning Fall Color and Lasting Beauty All Year Round
Beautiful autumn foliage isn't limited to trees. Plant these ornamental grasses for fabulous fall color and year-round appeal.
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5 Plants That Give Garden Soil a Boost After Summer – These Cover Crops Nourish Soil and Perk Up Future Plants
If your soil is looking parched, weatherbeaten or depleted after high summer, these are some of the best cover crops to rejuvenate your ground ahead of the next round of planting
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6 Shed Mistakes You May Not Know You’re Making – Plus, Ideas For Better Yard Storage
Sheds may seem straightforward, but you’d be amazed how easy it is to misjudge their construction and care. Follow these backyard shed ideas to prevent calamity
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7 Fall Front Yard Show-Stoppers to Boost Your Curb Appeal – These Plants Will Make Your Landscape Shine All Autumn Long
There's no excuse for a drab fall landscape when you can grow one of these show-stopping plants! Find out which varieties will give your garden a boost.
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7 Fall Lawn Care Tasks To Prioritize Before Winter – Plus When To Make The Last Cut
Put your yard to bed with these 7 fall lawn care tasks, including the final mow of the season.
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4 Reasons You Should Never Leave Water in Your Watering Can – Plus, How to Treat Yours Right
A watering can is so much a part of your garden, it’s easy to forget you need to take care of it. Here’s why you shouldn’t leave water in a watering can
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Grow A Shade Fern Garden: 6 Ways To A Fern-Based Sanctuary For Texture & Tranquility
Lovers of ferns can make dynamic growing spaces even in gloomy and sun-starved spaces – here’s how to create the perfect shade fern garden
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Expert Reveals Her Top Tips for Transplanting Peonies With Ease – Plus, Why September is the Perfect Time to Move Plants
Peonies 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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8 Of The Best Thriller Plants for Fall Containers – Revamp A Classic Planting Recipe With These Seasonal Showstoppers For Autumn
If you want to create dazzling autumn containers, the ‘thriller filler spiller’ combo is a great recipe for success. Here are the best thriller plants for fall pots and planters
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Struggling to Get Rid of Moss in Your Lawn? Here's What I Learned About Growing a Moss-Free Yard That I Wish Knew Years Ago
The secret to a moss-free lawn is balance. Here's how I learned to strike the perfect equilibrium in my yard—and you can, too!
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End-of-Summer Container Care: How to Winterize and Replant Pots for Year-Round Beauty
Give faded summer pots a second act with smart tips on cleaning or storing, or overwintering and planting to keep them looking good through the colder months.
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7 Hardy Perennials to Plant in September for Spring Borders Bursting With Color
Stunning spring gardens are made in fall. Plant these hardy perennials now and enjoy a burst of color that lasts from late winter through to the end of spring.
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Create the Ultimate Perennial Shade Garden – Gardening Expert Shares 8 Easy Insider Secrets to a Four-Season Sanctuary
Creating a shade garden relies on smart planting and landscaping schemes that look good year round. Try these perennial shade garden ideas for year-round vitality and interest
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6 Container Gardening Habits You Need to Ditch! If These Potting Problems Apply to You, it’s Time to Make Amends
Are you guilty of any of these bad container gardening habits? Learn how to break them so you can have the best containers year after year.
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This Unlikely Kitchen Scrap Repels Slugs & Fertilizes Soil – Toss it into Your Garden Instead of the Trash
You probably throw away this one item that can repel pests and improve soil every morning. Here's why you should toss it into your garden instead of the trash.
