Latest articles by Teo Spengler
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Hide an Ugly Fence & Add Privacy With These 7 Stunning Trees That Are Perfect for Fence Lines
Beautify your borders with these trees for fence lines! These expert picks add privacy and quickly hide an unattractive fence you'd prefer not to see.
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It’s Cold Outside, but These 4 Plants Still Need Pruning in December – Plus the Ones You Should Leave Until Spring
Some plants benefit from a winter trim – others can be ruined by it. Here are the four you should prune in December, plus the ones to avoid until spring.
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Golf Course Secret: Why Experts Are Applying Sand to Grass Now
Sand may be the secret ingredient your lawn is missing. Make sure you use the right kind of sand at the right time, though, or you could be in for trouble.
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Now Is the Perfect Time to Plan Your Perennial Cutting Garden – Plus, You Can Start These 3 Seeds Indoors Today
Grow a perennial cutting garden that provides you with year after year of beautiful bouquets. A plant expert shares her top tips to help you get started now.
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11 Trees and Shrubs With Red Berries for a Bright and Cheery Winter Landscape
Add a pop of festive color to the dreary winter landscape with one of these trees and bushes with red berries. They provide instant cheer that lasts all season.
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Best Herbs and Salad Greens to Grow Indoors Over Winter – For Fresh Flavor Through the Coldest Months
Don't give up on growing fresh produce during the winter. Bring the flavors inside! Check out these 10 best herbs and greens to grow indoors this winter.
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Forget Your Weather App: These 5 Plants Are a More Reliable Way to Predict Rain, Plus 4 Folkloric Predictors
Plants are tuned into subtle shifts in the climate. Pay close attention to them and they'll tell you if rain is coming or if a swing in temp is on the way.
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Stop Hoses From Cracking in the Cold! Here's What You Need to Do Now to Protect Them This Winter
Protect hoses from cracking due to winter cold. Just follow these simple tips for a hose that will last for years to come.
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Got a Narrow Front Yard? These 5 Compact Shrubs Give Color & Curb Appeal in Every Season – And Add to Your Property Value
There are beautiful compact shrub options for year-round appeal that will fit narrow yards and small gardens. Pick a few and see them shine!
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How to Care for Hydrangeas in Winter So They're Bursting With Beautiful Blooms Next Summer
How you care for hydrangeas in winter can determine whether your shrubs are bursting with blooms next summer or not. Here's how to protect them from the cold.
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Soil Not Deep Enough? These Shallow-Rooted Plants Can Thrive With Barely Any Dirt
Think you can't grow a garden because you barely have any soil? Think again! These shallow-rooted plants are perfect for landscapes that lack soil depth.
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What Weeds Are Really Trying to Tell You About Your Soil – How These 11 Wild Garden Guests Can Help You Assess and Improve Your Yard
They might seem like a nuisance, but don't underestimate the importance of weeds as a soil indicator. Here’s what 11 common garden weeds can tell you about your soil – and what to do next
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Sweet Autumn Clematis Care – How to Grow This Stunning Vine (Without Letting It Get Out of Control)
Sweet autumn clematis have many benefits, including its abundance of beautiful blooms. But it can become invasive. Here's how to grow it safely.
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Boost Your Curb Appeal By Planting These 5 Trees Along Your Driveway – They're Pretty in Every Season
Give your guests a warm welcome with these 5 trees that stay beautiful all year long.
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Your Birth Month Has a Fruit Tree! Find Yours & Plant It This Fall for a Sweet Harvest
What delicious fruit does your birth month have in store for you? Find out what your fruit tree is and get growing!
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Building a Fence? Here's What You Need to Discuss With Neighbors So You Don't Cross a Line
Do you need to talk to your neighbors about building a fence? It' s good to get neighborly buy-in before a fence installation. Learn how to navigate the topic.
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Hydrangea Meaning: The Fascinating Symbolism Behind One of the World's Most Popular Flowers
Explore the rich symbolism of hydrangeas, from their Greek name ("water vessel") to their conflicting meanings in Japan and Europe.
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This Knockout Native Gives Dreamy Clouds of Color and Year Round Beauty – How to Grow the American Smoke Tree
Set your ornamental garden ablaze with the dramatic fall foliage and smoky blooms of this cracking native. Find out how easy it is to grow the unforgettable American smoke tree
