Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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Keep Pollinators Fed with These 6 Vital Flowers – They Are a Lifeline from Summer Through to First FrostsSummer brings bees and butterflies in abundance, but late-season food can run short. Plant these nectar-rich lifeline blooms to feed hungry pollinators for months
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How to Dry Hydrangea Flowers – 3 Foolproof Ways to Keep Blooms Beautiful for MonthsWith just a little effort, you can turn this year's hydrangea display into dried arrangements you'll enjoy long after the garden has faded.
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Why You Should Never Plant These 5 Shrubs in July – and the Gorgeous Alternatives You Need to Try InsteadThey may look lovely, but planting certain shrubs right now is a ticket to heartbreak. Discover the safer options you can plant in summer for massive color and zero hassles
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7 Fast-Growing Vegetables That Thrive on Neglect, Even if You Forget to Water – Sow Them in July For the Easiest Fall Harvest, EverSow these forgiving heat-tolerant veggies now for speedy, stress-free crops.
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Make These 7 So-Called One-And-Done Flowers Bloom Again – This Simple Snip Creates a Gorgeous Second FlushYou might hear that certain classic flowers only produce one show a year, but a midsummer snip can prompt a gorgeous second flush in these ornamentals
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July Is the Last Chance to Plant These 8 Perennials – They'll Keep Your Garden Colorful Until FallDon't miss the final planting window for these stunning, heat-tolerant perennials! They'll fill your landscape with vibrant blooms now until the first frost.
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Pollinator Plants: The Best Flowers to Attract Bees, Butterflies, and MoreWant a garden buzzing with life? These are the best pollinator-friendly plants for supporting bees, butterflies, and birds.
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July Is the Perfect Time to Start Fall Crops – Sow These 7 Vegetable Seeds Now to Keep the Harvests ComingIt's hard to think about fall crops when we're baking under extreme heat, but planning and planting these veggies should be done in July.
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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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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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7 Unlikely Container Pairs to Add Wow Factor to Small Spaces – Try Texture Clashing Combos for Easy Style PointsJust like chocolate and peanut butter, some combinations don’t make sense until you experience them – but these unlikely container plant pairings don’t just work, they transform small spaces with high impact texture that looks deeply designer
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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!
