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How To Get Rid Of Aphids On Tomato Plants – And Keep Them From Coming Back
Aphids can quickly damage tomato plants – learn the signs of an infestation and the simple steps to protect your precious crop all season long.
By Amy Grant
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Best Large Outdoor Plants For Pots: Try These 10 Varieties For A Stunning Supersize Display
Add instant drama to your porch or patio with large outdoor potted plants! Discover the best varieties for an amazing oversized display.
By Susan Albert
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How To Care For Mums In Pots: A Garden Expert’s Advice For Great Fall Blooms
Care of potted mums can be a little tricky, but following some simple rules can help you have blooms all autumn and maybe even next spring!
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Fabulous Phlox Varieties: Try These Beautiful Options For Beds, Borders, Groundcover, And Containers
There are phlox varieties for just about every gardening need. Explore our experts' favorites to find one (or a few!) that will add charm to your space.
By Tonya Barnett
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10 Deer-Resistant Pollinator Plants To Create A Harmonious Wildlife Paradise
Deer grazing getting you down? Try these deer-resistant pollinator plants to help improve your garden without it being decimated by deer!
By Teo Spengler
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How To Keep Dahlias Flowering For Longer – Start Now With These Pro Tips For A Bloom-Filled Summer & Fall
They are some of the most popular, diverse and dynamic summer flowers you can grow – so here’s how to keep dahlias flowering for as long as you possibly can for a joyful extended season of blooms
By Tonya Barnett
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Does Baking Soda Kill Weeds? What You Need To Know About This DIY Herbicide Before You Use It In Your Garden
The internet is full of gardening remedies for weeds, but the question remains: Does baking soda kill weeds? Find out what’s true.
By Amy Grant
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Can A Christmas Cactus Live Outside? How To Grow This Festive Favorite Outdoors
While Christmas cactus can only live outdoors all year in warmer locations, it can certainly benefit from a summer vacation in the garden in cooler zones.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Black Magic: Try These 8 Dark Flowering Plants For A Black Flower Garden Filled With Drama
Dark flowers add impact, drama, intensity and sophistication to yards and patios. Create your own black flower garden with some of these floral black beauties
By Tonya Barnett
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Keep Your Garden Pest-Free With This Simple DIY Garlic Spray For Plants — It's Easy, Eco-Friendly, And Effective!
This simple garlic spray for plants is an easy, eco-friendly way to get rid of unwanted bugs. Here's how to create a DIY spray at home to make pests buzz off!
By Amy Grant
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How To Store Fresh Herbs From The Garden: Best Methods To Maximize Shelf Life
So you've grown delicious and fragrant herbs in your garden, now what? Learn the best way to store your fresh herbs so you can enjoy your success longer!
By Amy Grant
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Beware! These 5 New Types Of Pests Could Plague Your Garden This Summer
Just when you thought you had seen the scariest garden pests, along come five new troublemakers. Swot up on these new types of pests so you know what to expect
By Teo Spengler
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How To Grow Indian Pink – A Little-Known Native Plant Hummingbirds Can’t Resist!
Indian pink is easy to grow and adds tropical flair to any garden! Learn how to care for this knockout native plant both gardeners and hummingbirds adore.
By Mary H. Dyer
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8 Plants You Should Always Prune In June – Or Risk Ruining Summer Growth
Timing is everything when pruning. Trim these key plants now to boost growth, prevent disease, and keep your garden thriving through summer.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Get Rid Of Japanese Beetles On Roses: Control & Prevent This Destructive Pest
Are Japanese beetles ravaging your roses? Take swift action with our expert guide to managing infestations – plus long-term measures to prevent their return.
By Stan V. Griep
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Do Deer Eat Hydrangeas? How To Keep Beloved Shrubs Safe From Greedy Grazers
Do deer like hydrangeas? Everything you need to now about deer and hydrangeas, including the best types to plant if you have deer in your area.
By Amy Grant
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Guide To Harvesting & Planting Peony Seeds: Grow Beautiful Peony Blooms For Free With Seeds From Your Own Garden
Harvesting and planting peony seeds from your garden is a fun way to grow more of these classic perennials for free! Follow this guide to go from seed to bloom.
By Tonya Barnett
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8 Flowering Shrubs That Bloom All Summer – To Vamp Up Borders & Sweeten Your Curb Appeal
Looking for the longest blooming bushes for your borders, pathways and lawn edgings? You'll love these 8 flowering shrubs that bloom all summer long
By Bonnie L. Grant