Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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Is Your Yard Too Small? These 6 Powerhouse Roses Only Need 2 Feet to ThriveDon't let a small yard stop you. These six mini rose varieties are perfect for pots and patios.
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How to Tell if a Plant is Underwatered: Don't Let Lack of Water Ruin Your Hard Work in the Garden or Kill Your HouseplantsUnderwatering plants can be devastating. Wilting, brown leaf tips, and a lackluster appearance are major warning signs. Don't wait any longer.
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What to Do with a Peace Lily in May – 5 Easy Spring Tasks Will Help It Thrive and Bloom Better Than EverMake sure your peace lily is happy and healthy as it moves into its growing season. Do these five tasks in May for a thriving peace lily.
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Do Your Tomato Seedlings Have Yellow Leaves? These 5 Common Mistakes Could Be the Cause, But Here’s How to Fix ThemTomato seedling turning yellow can be a scary sight to find, but there's no reason to fret! Here are the most common causes of this problem and how to fix them.
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Underwhelmed by Your Fragrant Flowers? Scent-Stacking Is the New Garden Trend That Turns Borders Into a Wall of PerfumeTransform your garden into a living perfume blend. Discover how to balance top, middle, and base notes using aromatic herbs, roses, and night-blooming flowers.
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What Your Lavender Really Needs in April for a Dazzling Display – 5 Essential Tasks for the Longest Season of Fragrant Summer BloomsSet your lavender up properly now and it will reward you with more blooms, stronger growth, and a longer-lasting, more fragrant summer display.
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Surprisingly Invasive Herbs – Don’t Let These 6 Delicious Botanicals Take Over Your Yard or Ruin Your GardenInvasive herbs are sneaky. You plant them for their wonderful flavor and then they take over your whole garden. Learn what herbs are invasive and how to control them.
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How to Repot a Peace Lily the Right Way – Doing It Wrong or at the Wrong Time Could Seriously Set Back GrowthLearning how to repot a peace lily the right way and at the right time is vital for growing strong and healthy houseplants. Here's everything you need to know.
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Create a Pebble Tray for Plants – This Affordable and Easy DIY Project Will Keep Houseplants Perfectly HumidifiedA pebble tray for plants is one of the easiest things you can do to improve their health. Don't let houseplants get parched!
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What to Do with Dahlias in April to Double Your Blooms – These 3 Easy Spring Tricks Help to Give You an Extended Season of Fuller FlowersApril is a make-or-break month for dahlias, and these insider secrets can help you buy more flowering time and multiply your blooms for the ultimate summer borders
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What to Do With Strawberries in April – the Simple Spring Reset for a Summer of Bigger, Sweeter BerriesA few simple jobs now can transform your strawberry crop – boosting fruit size, sweetness, and plant health ahead of the growing season.
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Do This to Your Tomatoes in April for a Massive Harvest – Treat Your Seedlings Well Now and They'll Reward You Big TimeApril is when tomatoes go from teeny seedlings to real plants. Here's exactly what you should be doing to ensure a huge harvest.
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7 Stunning Ornamental Grasses That Actually Thrive on Neglect – They'll Come Back Strong Year After YearThese plant-and-forget beauties will come back stronger each year. This is laidback gardening at its finest!
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April is Prime Time to Multiply These 6 Classic Border Beauties – Take Cuttings Now to Fill Your Yard with Free FlowersYour borders are a goldmine of free potential, and you can double your blooms this month with just a pair of snips. Just take timely cuttings of these classic beauties
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8 Easiest Shrubs to Grow for Effortless Beauty, Even if You’re A Beginner GardenerGorgeous landscaping doesn't have to be hard. These low-maintenance shrubs are perfect for beginner gardeners and pros alike!
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These 7 Plant-and-Forget Container Combinations Thrive On Neglect and are Perfect for Effortless GardeningContainer gardening that you can set and forget? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds, and these 7 gorgeous container ideas give joyful color and texture with minimal effort
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8 Fast-Growing Flowering Giants – For Easy Garden Privacy with Gorgeous BloomsBefore investing in expensive fencing, why not just big up your borders? These high-impact flower towers offer natural screening and jaw-dropping color
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Are You Watering Your Potatoes All Wrong? Here's How to Keep Spuds Properly Hydrated for Bigger, Healthier HarvestsWatering potatoes properly is the key to a big harvest. Here's how and when to water spuds for the best results.
