Latest articles by Teo Spengler
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These 7 Gorgeous Small Shade Trees Create a Cooling Canopy, Vibrant Summer Color and Multi-Season BeautyYes, you can grow small shade trees that flourish in tricky spots and create dynamic interest, as well as the potential for cooling shelter and diminutive charms that extend through summer and beyond
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Tired of Next Door’s BBQ Smoke Invading Your Patio? These 8 Fragrant Plants Help Mask Odors and Create CalmSummer days in your yard should be soothing, uplifting and filled with joy. But if you’re dealing with unpleasant smells coming from elsewhere, these lovely plant shields can create a fragrant forcefield
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Fading June Blooms? These 7 Gorgeous Perennials Keep the Summer Show Going Strong with Showstopping FoliageFoliage plants might not seem like obvious candidates for razzle-dazzle, but these leafy perennials hold their own against any big bloomers. These hardworking foliage heroes give long-lasting color, texture and awesome structure all summer
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What to Do With Clematis in June for Big Blooms That Return Year After Year – 5 Easy Tasks to Do Before the End of the MonthKeep clematis blooming beautifully every year by giving them the care they need now. Here's what you need to do in June for vines filled with flowers.
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5 Container Plants That (Almost) Never Need Watering – These Gorgeous Drought-Proof Picks Will Thrive All SummerDon't let the hot, dry summer take a toll on your porch pots. Planting a nearly drought-proof container garden will keep your home looking great all summer long.
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5 Flowers You Only Need to Plant Once – They’ll Multiply Into Dozens More for FreeThese easy perennial flowers fill in garden beds fast! Just put them in the ground, then they'll spread and bloom for years to come.
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Is It OK to Take Plant Cuttings From Garden Centers? A Lawyer Explains Whether 'Proplifting' Is Worth ItBefore you snip a stem from that unusual houseplant, here's what the law says – and why garden centers often take the practice seriously.
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What to Do With Hydrangeas in June for Big, Billowy Blooms This Summer – 5 Simple Tasks to Help Shrubs ThriveCheck these 5 easy items off your to-do list this month to make sure your hydrangeas are full of flowers all summer long.
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Think Your Yard Is Too Small for Corn? These Compact Varieties Thrive in Containers and Small SpacesDon't let a small garden talk you out of growing one of summer's most delicious treats!
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What Orchids Need in June to Ensure a Spectacular Display of Flowers This Summer – 5 Easy Care TipsA few vital, yet simple care tasks in June will help your orchids look great during their peak growing season.
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Does Nothing Grow in Your Soil? 7 Bulletproof Annuals That Turn Dry, Poor Spots into a Summer ShowstopperMany of us have that one annoying corner of the yard that seems doomed to an eternity of dusty, dry, parched soil. If this applies to you, these cheerful “desert chic” annuals are about to rock your world with vibrant, gloriously unfussy color
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What Your Tomatoes Need in June – 5 Quick Tasks for Better Plants, Bigger Harvests and Tastier TomatoesJune is a critical period for ensuring healthy tomato plants all season long. Don't skip these quick, but essential tomato care tasks.
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What Your Pepper Plants Need in June to Produce a Huge Harvest This Summer – 5 Easy Tasks to Set Them Up for SuccessCheck these to-do items off your list this month to ensure plants are healthy, thriving, and produce tons of tasty peppers.
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What to Do With Strawberries After Harvesting in June – 5 Easy Tips to Ensure a Bountiful Harvest Next SummerYou may have picked your strawbs, but it’s far from the end of the road for your plants. Make a little time for these simple acts of care to kickstart future fruiting success
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6 Plants to Prune in June – Don't Miss the Early Summer Pruning Window or Blooms Will Suffer Next YearJune is the prime time to prune back these plants. Sharpen your pruners and get snipping!
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5 Things You Can Do in June to Prepare Your Lawn for the Summer Heat – Plus 5 Things You Definitely Shouldn't DoA healthy summer lawn starts in June. Here's what you need to do now to keep your grass looking its best, even when temperatures soar.
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These 6 Gorgeous Trailing Container Plants are Heat Tolerant So They Won’t Fail – Even in Hanging BasketsLooking for dazzling trailing container plants that stay lush and vibrant on the hottest days? These unstoppable cascading beauties bring effortless color to patio pots and hanging basket displays all summer long
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Tell Mosquitoes to Buzz Off With These 4 Climbing Plants – Frame Windows and Doorways to Keep Pests at BayGrowing flowering vines around doors and windows looks great, but it can also help with mosquito control!
