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Ina Garten’s East Hampton Landscape Features These 7 Classic Plants – Steal The Look For A Fabulous Garden Of Your Own
Capture the easy elegance of Ina Garten's East Hampton landscape with these 7 stunning garden plants. How easy is that?
By Laura Walters
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Dwarf Dahlias: 7 Varieties Of Brilliant Blooms Best Suited For Containers And Small Gardens
Passionate about dahlias but short on space or keen to advance your container garden? Try growing dwarf dahlias like these special shorties for stunning blooms
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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8 Fantastic Container Vegetable Combinations For Better Produce In Small Spaces, According To Expert Gardener & Former Chef
These container veggie combinations will boost your produce. Each plant will help the others grow and help you save space. Try out these tasty combos.
By Amy Grant
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Garden Phlox Care Guide: How To Grow Phlox Plants For Billowing Plumes Of Fragrant Flowers
Tall and beautiful, perennial hardy garden phlox is an ideal plant for sunny borders. Grow them to light up your garden or for cut flower arrangements.
By Tonya Barnett
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Create A Food Forest: Sustainable, Natural & Edible Landscaping For Your Health And the Planet's
A food forest layers different sized trees, shrubs, and all kinds of edibles in a symbiotic natural setting. It is the perfect sustainable foodscape.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Where To Plant Hydrangeas So They Thrive For Years – Plus, The Best Types For Tough Spots
Deciding where to plant hydrangeas can mean the difference between long-lasting shrubs and struggling plants. Learn where to plant them for the best results.
By Amy Grant
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I’ve Been A Professional Gardener For Over 30 Years And These Are The 8 Must-Have Outdoor Annual Plants I Believe Every Garden Needs
Filling a garden with annuals is a pleasure that is constantly evolving and full of surprises – but there are some outdoor annual plants every garden should have, every year
By Amy Grant
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This Simple Stick Trick Stops Squirrels From Raiding Your Garden – And It Doesn't Harm Them
A few simple sticks will keep squirrels from destroying your vegetable garden. Learn how to use this stick trick to protect your produce.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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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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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How To Use Insecticidal Soap To Get Rid Of Pesky Pests – Plus, 3 Foolproof Ways To Make Your Own Spray
Insecticidal soap is an old-fashioned, but effective way to get rid of pests. Learn all about how to use this organic pesticide, plus 3 recipes to try yourself.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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