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Every Garden Needs One Plant That Thrives on Neglect – These Are the 6 Best Ones to ChooseThere are plants that ask for attention… and then there are the ones that quietly get on with it. These are the latter.
By Kayleigh Dray
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8 Best Plants For Patio Pots if You Want Maximum Flowers For Minimum Effort – These Perennials are as Low Maintenance as They are LovelyYes, you can fill your patio with wonderful color, year after year, without having to water every day.
By Emma Kendell
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What to Do If You Have an Invasive Bradford Pear Tree Growing in Your YardIf you find a Bradford pear tree growing in your yard, it's important to act fast to prevent this highly invasive plant from spreading. Here's what to do.
By Laura Walters
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Costco Now Has a Keyhole Garden Bed That Will Boost Plant Growth While Breaking Down Kitchen Waste – Maintenance-Free Composting at its Finest!An easy, effective gardening technique that is sustainable and great for plants. Can't get much better than that!
By Kathleen Walters
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How to Grow Lilies for Dazzling Summer Blooms That Return Year After YearLilies are one of the most stunning flowers you can plant in your garden. Here's everything you need to know to grow your own.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Stop Planting These 6 Herbs in the Ground – They Actually Grow Better in Pots for a Bigger Harvest and a More Fragrant PatioFrom improved drainage to easier harvesting, these herbs perform better in pots – making them perfect for patios, balconies, and small spaces.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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This Vibrant Perennial Should Be in Every Shade Garden – It Adds Color and Texture to the Darkest SpotsIf your garden sits on the darker side of the fence, look this way...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to Help Your Backyard Birds in May – 7 Quick Wins That Will Keep Them Coming Back to Your Yard DailyMay can be a frenzy of bird activity with nesting and fledgling chicks so make sure your yard is ready for the rush. These little gestures will be hugely appreciated by your feathered friends and guarantee they keep coming back for more
By Tyler Schuster
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If Pests Destroyed Your Squash Last Summer, Plant This One Weird Vegetable to Lure Them Away and Protect Your HarvestThere's one vegetable that common squash pests can't resist. Grow it just outside your garden to entice them away and keep your precious plants safe.
By Teo Spengler
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Have You Tried the Water Wick Plant Propagation Trick? This Unique Method of Rooting Directly on an Existing Stem Is Revolutionary and so EasyEasy and effective. That's what we like to see from a propagation hack! Take air layering to the next level with a simple water wick.
By Tyler Schuster
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Step-by-Step to a Lush Summer Lawn – 5 Simple Tasks to Do in May for Thicker Grass and No Bare PatchesGive your lawn the boost it needs this spring with a handful of practical tasks that improve growth, reduce weeds, and fill in bare spots.
By Teo Spengler
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10 Gardening Gadgets That Save Time and Stress – and the One I Use Most Costs Less Than $7These are my ride or die gardening gadgets that help to make my backyard low maintenance.
By Emma Kendell
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This Common Bird Feeder Mistake Will Bring Rats to Your Yard – But There’s a Quick Way to Fix ItRats are more active than ever this time of year – but that doesn’t mean your backyard birds have to miss out. Here’s how to keep rodents away from your feeder.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Should You Use Vinegar as a Weed Killer? 3 Things You Need to Know Before You Try This Popular RemedyIt’s often spoken about as some insider secret for weed control, but if you use vinegar as a weed killer it could be a serious problem for soil health. Make sure you know the risks – your backyard may very well depend on it
By Tyler Schuster
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7 Perennials to Plant in May for Jaw-Dropping Color That Starts in Spring and Lasts All the Way Through SummerThese are my absolute must-plant perennials for May, if you want a colorful show that starts in spring and lasts all summer long.
By Teo Spengler
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Is Your Yard Too Small? These 6 Powerhouse Roses Only Need 2 Feet to ThriveDon't let a small yard stop you. These six mini rose varieties are perfect for pots and patios.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How to Keep Weeds from Growing Between Pavers – The Ultimate Trick for Weed-Free Paths and Patios so You Can Actually Enjoy Your Space This Summer Instead of Weeding ItPrevent weeds from taking over your patio or pathways with a simple project that even beginners can do.
By Kathleen Walters
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5 Smart Landscaping Tips That Prevent Burglars From Breaking Into Your Home – and Beautify Your Yard at the Same TimeSmart landscaping design can stop unwanted intruders from breaking in. Follow these tips that protect your home and add beauty to your yard.
By Teo Spengler

