Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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8 Herbs Every Keen Cook Should Grow For Vibrant Flavor – Even if You've Never Gardened BeforeThese herbs are all so easy to raise in a pot, and just wait till you taste how intensely flavorful homegrown harvests are.
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What Lemon Trees Need in July – 5 Essential Tasks to Enjoy the Juiciest Sun-Ripened LemonsLemons are ripening now so it's vital to keep your tree happy and healthy for a rich reward of plump, flavorful fruit.
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These 8 Flowers Stay Covered in Blooms Through July and August – Without DeadheadingThese long-flowering favorites keep borders, beds, and containers looking colorful through the hottest weeks of summer with minimal maintenance.
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Don't Let Birds Struggle This July – These 6 Easy Additions Turn Your Backyard Into a Summer RefugeWith food, fresh water, cooling shade, and safe shelter in short supply, these simple changes can help birds through the toughest weeks of summer.
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What Roses Need in July for Gorgeous Blooms – 5 Key Tasks and the Mistake That Can Stop FloweringJuly is a crucial month for roses, with a few simple maintenance jobs helping plants stay healthy and produce repeat blooms well into summer.
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What Hydrangeas Need in July – 6 Vital Tasks for Vibrant, Fade-Free BloomsSummer heat can quickly dull even the most spectacular hydrangeas. These essential July tasks help keep flowers full of life and color.
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These 7 Gorgeous Thornless Roses Fill Your Yard With Lush Blooms and Dreamy Fragrance – And All Pain Free!Who says every rose has a thorn? These snag-free varieties are perfect for tight urban spaces, stress-free summer patios, and prickle-free pathways
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Create a Patriotic Porch Display for America’s 250th – These 7 Red, White and Blue Container Combinations Really PopGive your porch a pop of patriotic pizazz this Independence Day!
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Plant These 8 Herbs Around Your Bird Bath to Encourage More Birds and Deter PestsWorried your backyard bird bath isn't attracting enough visitors? Meet the hard-working herbs you need to plant near your birdy bathing spot
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How to Propagate Azaleas From Cuttings: Grow Infinite Shrubs Using This Simple TechniquePropagating azalea cuttings is simple, easy to do, and will help you fill out your garden with bold color for free!
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What Your Apple Trees Need in June – 6 Critical Care Tasks You Don't Want to Skip or You'll Risk Your HarvestJune is one of the most important months during the apple-growing season. Taking care of pests, diseases, and proper watering will set you up for a tasty fall.
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6 Heat-Tolerant Shrubs to Keep Your Garden Lush & Colorful All Summer – Even in Extreme TemperaturesNo amount of summer heat can make these stunning shrubs wilt and fade! Plant these heat-tolerant shrubs for a lush garden that lasts all summer.
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This 1 Kitchen Staple Clears Up Powdery Mildew Fast – How to Make a Cheap & Easy Spray to Stop Fungus SpreadingProtect plants from powdery mildew by making a spray with this common kitchen item. Here's how to do it.
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What to Do to Your Yard in June for More Butterflies – 6 Simple Changes to Attract More Pollinators to Your Garden NowSupport these beautiful, beneficial pollinators and create a gorgeous garden at the same time! Here's what to do in June to attract butterflies to your yard.
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Hummingbirds Need Your Help This June – These 7 Easy Extras Will Get Them Coming Back to Your Yard All SummerYour feeders are ready, your nectar is sugary, but is your yard ready for hummers? Here’s what you need to check in June to make sure your favorite little hovering jewel pollinators visit you every day
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What to Do With Your Lavender in June – 5 Easy Tasks Done Now Will Give You Fabulous Fragrance and Better BloomsLavender plants are blooming in June and filling gardens with wonderful scent. Keep plants happy and blooming with a few easy tasks.
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What to Do With Peonies in June After They're Done Blooming – 6 Simple Tasks You Need to Do Now for Big Blooms Next YearIt's always sad when peonies are done producing flowers for the season, but what you do now will set up plants for huge blooms next spring. Here's what to do.
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Care of Gladiolus Flowers Made Easy: A Complete Guide to Growing These Striking Summer BloomsGrowing gladiolus flowers mean tall spikes of vibrant color will fill your garden from summer right into fall. From planting to winterizing, this guide has it all.
