Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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Want Your Lavender To Bloom for Longer? Try This Expert Tip & Deadhead Lavender Plants For A Longer, Lovelier Flush of Flowers
The heady rush of lavender is a feast for the senses, so make sure you can enjoy the show for as long as possible. Follow our tips on how to deadhead lavender for an extra hit of fragrant pleasures
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What Eats Aphids? How To Attract Beneficial Bugs To Help Control Aphid Population
Aphids cause major damage to your plants and pesticides can help, but is there a better alternative? Find out what eats aphids and how to attract these bugs.
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Different Types Of Flowers: Learn About Plant Classification For Easy Identification
There are over 400,000 different types of flowers in the world. Luckily, scientists have organized them. Understanding these plant families can help us grow.
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How To Tell When Figs Are Ripe – Our Fruit Growing Expert Reveals 5 Secrets To The Ultimate Squidgy Fruits
Figs are a gorgeous Mediterranean delicacy but knowing when you can enjoy their squidgy goodness isn’t always clear. Here we explain 5 pointers on how to tell when figs are ripe
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What Can Be Composted? – And What You Should Never Put In A Compost Pile
Knowing what can be added to the compost pile makes all the difference between producing garden gold and a soggy, smelly mess. Learn how to get it right every time.
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Coneflower Companion Plants: What To Grow With Echinacea For Stunning Ornamentals
Coneflowers are captable of memorable ornamental displays, especially if grown in drifts – but if you want to increase their impact, try some of these pretty coneflower companion plants
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7 Plants Wasps Hate But Bees Adore – For A Pollinator Garden That's Buzzing, Not Bothered
Create a bee-friendly, wasp-free garden with these smart planting choices that keep pests at bay while nurturing precious pollinators.
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8 Plants You Should Always Prune In June – Or Risk Ruining Summer Growth
Timing is everything when pruning. Trim these key plants now to boost growth, prevent disease, and keep your garden thriving through summer.
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Is June Too Late To Plant Tomatoes? Not If You Follow These 5 Tips For A Last-Minute Crop
Grow a delicious late-season tomato crop with our expert tips on choosing the fastest-growing varieties and creating the best growing conditions.
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Grow The Sweetest Strawberry Fruits: Try These 6 Top Tips For Luscious Berry Goodness!
Why are some strawberry fruit sweet and what makes strawberries taste sour? Most causes of sour strawberries can be attributed to less than ideal growing conditions. Learn more about that here.
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9 Must-Sow Flower Seeds For June That Bloom Fast And Keep Your Garden Bursting With Color All Summer Long
Add impact to beds, borders, and containers with these easy, fast-growing flowers that grow beautifully from seed – just in time for a dazzling summer display.
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Orange Star Plant Care Guide: How To Grow Striking Citrus-Colored Blooms Indoors Or Out
The orange star plant adds a bright, beautiful burst of color to interiors and garden beds alike. Learn everything you need to know to grow one yourself.
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DIY Anti-Bug Compost Spray Recipes: Natural Solutions To Keep Pests Out Of Your Bin
Tired of finding pests in your compost? Try these simple, natural spray solutions to keep bugs at bay without hurting beneficial insects or microbes.
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Coral Sunset Peony: Your Complete Guide To This Beautiful Color-Changing Hybrid
The coral sunset peony is a gorgeous addition to any garden. This beauty has double blooms that undergo an amazing color change as they age.
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7 Climbing Roses That Bloom All Summer – For Lasting Beauty & Fragrance
Discover glorious long-blooming climbing roses that will fill your garden with color, charm, and scent season after season.
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How To Use Eggshells On Tomato Plants: The Secret To Bigger Yields & Preventing Disease
Stop throwing away eggshells! Instead of wasting them, use them to improve the health of your tomato plants, prevent blossom end rot, and boost yields.
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Grow Limelight Hydrangea Shrubs For Green Themed Displays And Brilliant Borders
If you're a panicle hydrangea lover in search of flamboyant, long-lasting florals, knowing how to grow Limelight hydrangea shrubs will ensure gorgeous green blooms
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My DIY Orchid Potting Mix Boosts Blooms & Saves Money – Here's The Easy Recipe That Can Be Tailored To Any Species
Forget overpriced store mixes – this DIY orchid potting medium improves drainage, supports strong roots, and encourages maximum flowering.
