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How To Grow Climbing Hydrangea For A Dash Of Elegant Drama In Your Garden
Climbing hydrangeas add stately elegance to any garden. They're a bit different than other hydrangeas, but just as lovely. Here's how to care for one yourself.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Get Rid Of Snails And Keep Them Away Naturally Without Harming Plants, People, or Pets
You don't have to give in to the little land mollusks. Take back control of your garden with these easy tips for getting rid of snails naturally.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best Gardening Apps: 8 Online Tools That Will Up Your Garden Game IRL
Our garden experts dug through the app store and found the best gardening apps to improve your landscape in real life. Here are the 8 apps worth downloading.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Ever Seen Anting Birds In Your Yard? Discover The Bonding Antics Of Birds And Bugs
If the notion of anting birds sounds baffling to you, you’re not alone – but it’s a common activity for birds in summer. Here’s why birds seek out ants in summer
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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These 7 Shade Trees Will Cool Your Home Naturally – and They're Safe to Plant Close to the House
After cutting down some problem trees on her property, Laura Miller realized just how vital shade trees are to keep things cool and save on air conditioning.
By Laura Miller
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The 8 Best Types of Vegetables to Grow Vertically on a Fence – Grow More and Save Space with These Tips
Growing vegetables vertically on a fence will use your space wisely while also benefitting your produce. Learn what types of plant do best when grown upwards.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Keep Your Pinks Flowering For Longer: How To Deadhead Dianthus For A Bounty Of Blooms
Certain dianthus varieties are capable of flowering well into high summer with the right care – so find out how to deadhead dianthus to guarantee a longer season of pretty pinks
By Tonya Barnett
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9 Orchid Leaf Problems To Watch Out For: Diagnose & Cure Common Issues
If the leaves on your orchid aren't looking as lush and green as usual, this can indicate a problem with the plant. Spot and solve issues before it's too late.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Prune Roses In Summer – And Why Timing Is Everything For Better Blooms
Tidy up roses by giving them a summer trim that will reinvigorate plants with healthy new growth and another flush of beautiful flowers.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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I played Roblox ‘Grow a Garden’ to see why it's the most popular game on the internet – here's what it can (and can't) do for your garden
Grow a Garden has taken over the gaming world. I had to see what the hype was about and if it could benefit my garden in real life. Here's what I learned.
By Kathleen Walters
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Is Sugar The Secret To A Lush And Healthy Lawn? A Former Scientist And Longtime Gardener Weighs In
This lawn care hack sounds pretty sweet. But is it too good to be true? A former scientist turned garden expert digs into the facts behind this viral trend.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Put Copper Pennies In Your Bird Bath: How To Clean A Bird Bath With This Simple Hack, And Why It Can Help Your Bird Garden
Knowing how to clean a bird bath is crucial all year long, so If you haven’t tried this cheap and cheerful cleaning hack, it’s time to put that copper penny in your pocket to good use
By Janey Goulding
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Jam Girl Summer Is The Perfect Trend For Gardeners – How To Embrace The Sweet Aesthetic This Season
So long, tomato girl summer! Jam girl summer is here and it's the perfect trend for gardeners to try for an even sweeter summer season.
By Laura Walters
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The best Amazon Prime Day pest control picks – I scoured Amazon for the biggest deals to save you time and money
Check out my curated pest control deal list from the Amazon Prime Day event going on right now. Don't miss finding a great bargain on pest control essentials.
By Kathleen Walters
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Looking For A Raised Garden Bed Deal? Don’t Miss These 9 Raised Bed Super Bargains At KnockDown Prices For Amazon Prime Day
You can grab a great raised garden bed deal if you act fast with one of these genius money-savers to suit all gardens – part of the Amazon Prime Day Event
By Janey Goulding
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Homemade Bug Spray for Tomato Plants: 3 Easy Recipes to Stop Pests and Save Your Veggie Garden
Keep pests from ruining your precious tomatoes with these simple, effective homemade sprays – no harsh chemicals, just natural solutions that work.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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5 Types of Lavender to Grow for Fabulous Fragrance and Gorgeous Blooms
There are many types of lavender that suit certain areas or uses better than others. Explore the five main categories of lavender to see which is best for you.
By Tonya Barnett
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Worried About Weeds? Meet 8 Common Types Of Weeds – Plus, How To Get Rid Of Them
Are you constantly waging a war on weeds and struggling to distinguish one from another? Here’s a guide to the most common types of weeds and how to fight them
By Amy Grant