Latest articles by Teo Spengler
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4 Late-Blooming Flowers That Support Migrating Butterflies – Plant Them Now Before Summer Ends & Monarchs Head SouthHelp out beautiful butterflies on their big journey south by planting these late summer and fall-blooming flowers now before the season ends.
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Turn Your Yard Into a Migrating Bird's Favorite Pit Stop – Add These 4 Elements to Your Garden to Help Them on Their JourneyFall bird migration is on the horizon! Make sure your yard includes these helpful elements that support feathered friends on their long journey south.
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After 20 Years of Gardening, These Are the Plants & Tools I Can't Live WithoutWhenever anyone asks me which plants or gardening products have made the biggest difference in my landscape, I always tell them these 5 items.
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Taking Cuttings From a Plant You Bought Could Land You in Legal Trouble – A Lawyer ExplainsDon't let your gardening habits get you into trouble! Everything you need to know to propagate safely.
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Plant These 6 Ornamental Grasses in August – For Effortless Movement, Texture and Lush Fall DramaHigh summer is a chance for a fresh wave of color, but it isn’t just flowers promising showstopping new displays. These 6 ornamental grasses promise a long, vibrant season of interest
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Hardiness Zone Converter: How to Find Your USDA Zone Anywhere in the WorldIf you garden outside the US, you can still use USDA hardiness zones to help choose suitable plants. Here’s how to find your equivalent USDA zone, wherever you live, and what other climate factors you need to consider.
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6 Simple Ways to Give Hanging Baskets a Refresh in August – and Keep Containers Looking Lush All FallDon't toss your summer hanging baskets as soon as they start to fade. You can refresh them for fall in just a few easy steps.
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That Tiny Hole in Your Lawn Could Be a Hidden Yellowjacket Nest – Here's What to Do If You Find OneKeep your and your family safe from underground yellowjacket nests. Here's how to tell if holes in your yard are home to these stinging insects and what to do.
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If Your Tree Falls Into a Neighbor’s Yard, Who Pays for the Damage? What Homeowners Need to Know Before Storm SeasonFall and winter storms can bring big trouble if you have a tree fall into your neighbor's yard. Here's what to do if the worst happens.
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These 5 Fast-Growing Plants Hide AC Units Beautifully and Reduce Sound – Without Blocking AirflowAC units may work hard to keep us cool, but these lush evergreens work harder, concealing ugly utility eyesores and muffling sound without blocking vital airflow
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These 6 Fast-Growing Shade Trees Offer Cooling Canopies in Summer and Add Multi-Season Interest to Your YardCraving relief from summer heat? These fast-growing shade trees deliver cooling shelter, rapid canopy growth, minimal maintenance, and stunning multi-season color
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Do These 5 Things in July to Keep Your Trees Healthy and ThrivingHeat alone rarely kills established trees, but drought and bad habits will. Here are the things you need to do before July ends to keep your trees alive this summer.
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Is Too Much Color Killing Your Curb Appeal? Try This 2-Color Plant Trick for Easy Style PointsIt’s easy to go overboard with summer displays and use every color you love, but the results can look jarring. This trick calms the chaos and boosts your street cred with high impact color
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You’ll Regret Planting These 5 Flowers – They Self-Seed Everywhere and Never Truly LeaveReseeding can be a benefit if you don't mind a wild garden. But if you want to keep your beds neat and tidy think twice before growing these flowers.
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5 Privacy Shrubs That Don’t Become Fire Hazards in Summer – Say Goodbye to Crispy Hedges and Hello to Lush AlternativesSummer heat waves take a toll on shrubs, and can turn them into a fire risk near your home. These drought-proof beauties will handle the heat, sun, and dry spells like champs.
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What Your Clematis Needs in July – 5 Vital Tasks to Fit in Before the Month Ends for Lush Growth and Masses of BloomsJuly is a make-or-break month for clematis, so give your queen of climbers the right care to help unlock the most impressive displays of blooms
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Forget Flower Fads – These 7 Gorgeous Anti-Trend Plants Bring Forever Beauty and a Yard That’s Always in StyleModern trendsetting ornamentals can be exquisite, but flash-in-the-pan fads come and go. For a yard that always looks effortlessly high-end, these enduring, soulful garden classics deliver forever style with minimal fuss
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Can You Take Garden Plants With You When You Move? A Lawyer Explains the Do's and Don'ts to Avoid Legal TroubleYou may not be able to take your favorite plants with you when you move to a new house. Here's what you need to know before packing up your plants.
