Latest articles by Teo Spengler
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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.
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Swap Your Thirsty Lawn for This – It’s the Secret to a Lush Landscape That Never Needs MowingReady to ditch high water bills? Learn how to transition your thirsty turfgrass into a gorgeous, low-maintenance rock garden using hardy ornamental grasses.
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Take Cuttings From These 6 Plants in July and Get Dozens More for Free – Fill Out Your Garden Without Spending a Penny!July is a great time to take cuttings from these wonderful plants and get them rooting well before the fall. Expand your garden in the most budget-friendly way!
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Hotter Summers Are Killing Traditional Hydrangeas – These 6 Gorgeous Alternatives Flourish in the HeatIf your hydrangeas have struggled through recent heatwaves, these tougher plants deliver blooms that rival them while standing up to the heat.
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Every Bird Bath Needs This Easy Tupperware Trick to Keep Birds Happy in Summer HeatYour backyard bird bath is pulling a double shift in this blistering midsummer heat, but keeping it fresh is exhausting. This neat trick slashes your bird bath duties while keeping local birds blissfully chilled
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These 6 Classic Plants Aren't Standing Up to Modern Heat Waves – Here's What to Plant InsteadHeat waves are cooking traditional garden favorites. Here are the classic plants that fail in the heat and the tough, beautiful swaps to plant instead.
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Is Your Neighbor's Tree Blocking the Sunlight in Your Yard? Here’s What You Can (and Can’t) Do About It, According to a LawyerIf your yard and garden are totally shaded by your neighbor's tree, there are steps you can take to remedy the situation. A former lawyer weighs in.
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5 Easy Ways to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Yard in July – and Help Them Prepare for the Great Migration Next MonthWelcome more hummingbirds to your yard this month before they make the journey south until next summer. Here are 5 simple ways to attract hummingbirds in July.
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Cut Back These 5 Flowers in July to Keep Gorgeous Blooms Coming Through Summer and Into FallA little July trim will ensure your flower garden has bountiful blooms for the rest of the season, plus more nectar for pollinators!
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7 Drought-Proof Container Plants That Stay Lush Through Heatwaves – Even When Everything Else Is WiltingThese resilient container stars shrug off scorching temperatures and dry spells, keeping patios colorful with far less watering than most summer plants.
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Think Companion Planting Doesn’t Stop Pests? It’s Because You’re Not Scent ClusteringIf companion planting hasn't lived up to the hype in your garden, the problem may not be the technique itself. Discover how grouping aromatic plants can make natural pest control more effective.
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These 8 Tiny Patio Plants Attract Pollinators All Summer – Bringing Every Corner to LifeYou don't need a big garden to support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. These compact patio plants provide nectar-rich blooms all summer.
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Beat the Heat – These 5 Plants Work Like Natural Air Conditioners to Keep Patios Cooler in SummerDon't let a heatwave ruin your outdoor living this summer. Add a few vines to block the sun, airy trees to let the breeze in, and plants that release cool moisture.
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7 Surprisingly Flammable Plants You Should Keep Away from FireworksDon't light the sparklers yet! These plants are sneakily flammable. Keep them away from fireworks (and your house) to avoid an unexpected blaze.
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The Founding Fathers' Favorite Flowers – These 8 Varieties Were Must-Haves in Their Gardens and Should Be in Yours, TooCelebrate America's 250th with the ultimate garden throwback. Here are 8 historic flowers worth growing today.
