Latest articles by Teo Spengler
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Don't Cut Back These 5 Perennials Too Soon! They Add Multi-Season Interest, If You Leave Them Alone in FallNot pruning these perennials actually makes your garden look better. Drop your pruners and wait until spring to keep your garden interesting all fall and winter.
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Why Are My Dahlia Flowers Fading in September? Fixing Late-Season Bloom DropAre your dahlias losing their zing long before the first frost? It doesn't have to be this way! Here's how to keep them blooming strong all summer long.
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Don't Get in Trouble Planting a Hedge on a Property Line – A Lawyer Explains How to Steer Clear of the LawA hedge provides wonderful privacy and supports local wildlife, but there are some guidelines that you need to follow before you plant.
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6 Plants You Should Prune in September for a Tidy Fall Garden – Plus, Which Plants You Should LeaveA little garden cleanup in September can keep things tidy, but be sure not to prune some plants or you'll ruin blooms next spring!
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5 Fast-Growing Fall Flowers for Containers That Dazzle From the End of Summer Until the First FrostThese gorgeous fast-growing fall flowers make containers shine from now until the autumn turns into winter.
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Every Garden Needs One Plant That Makes A Border Look Expensive – These 6 Add Wow Factor With Almost No EffortElevate your borders from ordinary to extraordinary without breaking a sweat or forking out a fortune. These statement plants deliver instant curb appeal and designer elegance without the hassle
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5 Overgrown Perennials To Divide In August For Free Plants Next Year and a Tidy Garden This FallAugust gardens can look a little overgrown, but you can go ahead and divide these perennials now for an explosion of plants next spring.
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What Ferns Need in August: 5 Easy Tasks to Keep Them Lush and Beautiful Instead of Turning Brown and CrispyFerns can struggle in the heat of late summer. Keep them looking fresh with these tips.
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4 Small Trees That Make Even Modest Yards Look Expensive – Try These Varieties for a Big Curb Appeal Boost on a Tiny BudgetHave a little yard, but need a big boost of curb appeal? These small trees add a high-end look to even a modest landscape.
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5 Plants to Avoid If You Live in a Wildfire-Prone Area – and What to Plant InsteadPlantings around your house could spell disaster during wildfire season. Make these smart swaps.
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What Your Lavender Needs in August – These 5 Easy Tasks Keep Your Plants Lush and Multiply Your BloomsLate-summer lavender care directly determines future flowering potential and can even triple next year’s display. Here’s how to keep your plants lush, woody-free, and fragrant year after year
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Can You Cut Your Neighbor’s Tree If It Hangs Over Your Yard? A Lawyer Explains What Gardeners Should Know FirstDon't get in trouble by taking neighborly tree trimming into your own hands.
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Can an HOA Fine You For Weeds in Your Yard? A Lawyer Explains What Homeowners Need to Know to Stay Out of TroubleIf you live in an HOA, you could be fined for any weeds or other unwanted plants growing in your yard. Here's how to prevent any issues in your neighborhood.
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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
