Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Get Rid Of Snails And Keep Them Away Naturally Without Harming Plants, People, or Pets
You don't have to give in to the little land mollusks. Take back control of your garden with these easy tips for getting rid of snails naturally.
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Best Gardening Apps: 8 Online Tools That Will Up Your Garden Game IRL
Our garden experts dug through the app store and found the best gardening apps to improve your landscape in real life. Here are the 8 apps worth downloading.
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Ever Seen Anting Birds In Your Yard? Discover The Bonding Antics Of Birds And Bugs
If the notion of anting birds sounds baffling to you, you’re not alone – but it’s a common activity for birds in summer. Here’s why birds seek out ants in summer
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How To Prune Roses In Summer – And Why Timing Is Everything For Better Blooms
Tidy up roses by giving them a summer trim that will reinvigorate plants with healthy new growth and another flush of beautiful flowers.
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Is Sugar The Secret To A Lush And Healthy Lawn? A Former Scientist And Longtime Gardener Weighs In
This lawn care hack sounds pretty sweet. But is it too good to be true? A former scientist turned garden expert digs into the facts behind this viral trend.
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Homemade Bug Spray for Tomato Plants: 3 Easy Recipes to Stop Pests and Save Your Veggie Garden
Keep pests from ruining your precious tomatoes with these simple, effective homemade sprays – no harsh chemicals, just natural solutions that work.
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Dahlias Not Blooming? Avoid These 7 Common Dahlia Mistakes To Bring More Flowering Joy With Your Dream Dollies
If you’ve not yet been dazzled by dahlia displays, don’t fret. Dahlias not blooming needn’t be cause for despair – check these dahlia mistakes to put your blooming back on track
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8 Best Vegetables to Plant in July – Don't Miss Out on a Delicious Fall Harvest
July is a great time to plant cool-weather crops to harvest in autumn, as well as fast-growing varieties that thrive in summer's heat.
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8 Plants You Should Prune In July Before It's Too Late – Timing Is Everything For Summer Trimming
While most pruning work is done in the dormant season, these plants rely on a mid-summer trim to keep them healthy and ensure they perform well next year.
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8 Fabulous Flower Seeds To Plant In July – Because It’s Not Too Late To Sow Now For Spectacular Color From Summer Until Fall
Craving summer color but thinking you’ve missed the sowing window? There’s still time to shine – try these 8 flower seeds to plant in July for fabulous florals that last into autumn
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Try These 8 Fast Growing Climbing Roses For Quick Floral Wins With Masses Of Easy Color
Climbing roses are some of the most dynamic and spectacular bloomers you can cultivate. Here are 8 fast growing climbing roses for quick wins with gorgeous vertical displays
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This Is The #1 Worst Weeding Mistake You Can Make – And What I Do Instead To Keep Weeds Under Control
Don't make this weeding mistake. Properly removing weeds in the garden is critical to keeping them under control. Follow these tips for weeding success.
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'Alice’ Oakleaf Hydrangea Growing Guide: Expert Advice For A Big, Showy Shrub
An 'Alice' oakleaf hydrangea is a beautiful addition to any yard. It will look brilliant all year as the seasons change and is an easy grower.
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What I’ve Learned About Deer – How To Cope With Damage, And How To Stop Deer From Eating Plants
Deer are part of our ecosystem, but they can be voracious. Learn how to stop deer from eating plants from someone who has battled them for years!
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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
