Latest articles by Teo Spengler
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Lawn Care 101: Everything You Need to Know to Grow Lush, Vibrant GrassWant the greenest grass on the block? This lawn care guide has everything from seeding to dethatching. It's your one-stop-shop for thick grass that's oh-so-walkable.
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What You Do to Azaleas in May Can Make or Break Next Year's Blooms – 5 Tasks You Must Do Now Before SummerIf you don't do anything else in your garden this month, make sure you complete these tasks to ensure your azaleas bloom beautifully again next spring.
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5 Tough Perennials That Thrive in Dry, Forgotten Corners of the Yard and Add Effortless Pops of ColorHaving a fabulous garden doesn't mean you have to bend over backwards and baby your plants. Try some super tough perennials that won't mind being left alone.
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How to Prune a Lilac Bush for a Massive Amount of Fragrant Spring BloomsWant to keep your lilac blooming its best? Follow these essential pruning guidelines for a full shrub and tons of flowers.
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Want More of Your Favorite Plants for Free? Divide These 7 Perennials in May to Double Your Blooms This YearIf you’re looking for easy ways to multiply your garden favorites, the easy answer is to divide them. Here are the perennials to split in May for better plant health, free flowers, and an easy high-impact border
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Got Aphids? Lucky You! The Surprising Benefits of Finding Pests on Your PlantsAphids might not be that bad after all.
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How to Make Compost Tea for a Fast-Acting Organic Fertilizer That Gives Plants a Huge Boost of NutrientsCompost tea is a fast-acting and organic way to give plants a boost. Plus, it’s cheap and easy to make. Here’s how to brew your own compost tea at home.
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Don’t Miss the May Hummingbird Window – These 6 Easy Additions Help Them Nest and Thrive in Your BackyardGet ready for a summer of hummers! Discover ideas to encourage nesting and provide high-energy food to keep hummingbirds in your yard all season long.
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Want to Cheer Up a Shady Wall Fast? These 7 Fragrant Climbers Will Quickly Transform a Dull Corner into a Lush Oasis of Color and ScentThink your shady wall is destined to be dull? Think again, as these fast-growing climbers boost the darkest corners of your yard and turn gloomy into glamorous with gorgeous fragrance, color, and lush privacy screening
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Don’t Recycle That Old Mason Jar – Try These 9 Clever Ways to Reuse Old Mason Jars in the Garden and Save MoneyMason jars can live on in many ways in the garden. Here are some creative upcycling projects you can try!
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If Pests Destroyed Your Squash Last Summer, Plant This One Weird Vegetable to Lure Them Away and Protect Your HarvestThere's one vegetable that common squash pests can't resist. Grow it just outside your garden to entice them away and keep your precious plants safe.
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Step-by-Step to a Lush Summer Lawn – 5 Simple Tasks to Do in May for Thicker Grass and No Bare PatchesGive your lawn the boost it needs this spring with a handful of practical tasks that improve growth, reduce weeds, and fill in bare spots.
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7 Perennials to Plant in May for Jaw-Dropping Color That Starts in Spring and Lasts All the Way Through SummerThese are my absolute must-plant perennials for May, if you want a colorful show that starts in spring and lasts all summer long.
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5 Smart Landscaping Tips That Prevent Burglars From Breaking Into Your Home – and Beautify Your Yard at the Same TimeSmart landscaping design can stop unwanted intruders from breaking in. Follow these tips that protect your home and add beauty to your yard.
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8 Vegetables You Can Plant in May for a Foolproof Summer Harvest – These Fast-Growing, High-Yield Crops Thrive in Warm WeatherMay is prime planting time for warm-season crops – these vegetables establish quickly in warm soil and reward you with steady harvests through summer.
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Grow a Garden From Your Favorite Decade! This Easy Planting Guide Captures the Essence of Each Era From the Past CenturyCapture your favorite parts of the past with a garden inspired by your favorite decade from the last century. Here's how to do it.
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Is It OK to Take Plant Cuttings From Public Parks and Gardens? A Lawyer Explains so You Won’t End Up in TroubleDon't let your propagation fixation get you into legal trouble! There are certain places it is illegal to take plant cuttings. Our resident lawyer explains.
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How to Propagate Jade Plant Cuttings – Increase Your Good Fortune and Grow More of These Lucky Houseplants for FreeJade plants represent good luck. So why not increase your good fortune and plant collection for free? Here's how to propagate jade plant cuttings.
