Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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Grow Your Own Fruit for Free – 7 Easy Fall Cuttings to Take Now from Fruit Trees and Shrubs
Got a favorite fruit you want to propagate, or do you want to grab something from friends or neighbors? Here are 7 fall cuttings from fruit trees and shrubs that can boost your supply of homegrown heroes
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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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6 Flowers to Plant Over Bulbs in Pots: Create Colorful, Long-Lasting Displays with Ease
Top off your container bulbs with these gorgeous annual flowers, which will fill out containers and ensure displays transition through the seasons in style.
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Slow It Down: The Lazy Gardener’s Guide to Fall Cleanup Will Benefit You, Your Garden, and Local Wildlife
Chill out and leave some of those fall cleanup tasks off of your to-do list this year. Find out how taking a break is beneficial to your garden.
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Dynamic Fall Hanging Baskets – 7 Plants and Plant Combos for Spectacular Vertical Displays
Hanging baskets can bring color and drama to the autumn season. Try these fabulous plant ideas and combinations for memorable fall hanging baskets that light up your fall garden
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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
