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These 7 Beautiful Plants Double as Garden Security – Create a Bodyguard Border To Keep Intruders OutYou might be thinking that defensive landscaping is limited to thorns, but some of the most effective security planting ideas can be some of the most stunning. These feisty border patrol plants make a real impact in more ways than one
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Grow Lusher Lavender With This One Simple Switch – Try it in June for More Flowers and Drifts of Fabulous FragranceGive your lavender plant the growing conditions it craves and it will reward you with healthier growth, more abundant blooms and stronger scent.
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Get More Flowers From Your Garden Plants, All Summer Long, With These 6 Expert TricksIt’s easy to double the amount of blooms in your backyard without buying any extra plants, once you know how.
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Fireflies Love This Native Flower – And Its Golden Blooms Light Up Summer GardensFireflies need more than darkness to thrive. And, happily, this cheerful native flower helps create the kind of wildlife-friendly habitat these beloved insects are looking for...
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What to Do With Strawberries After Harvesting in June – 5 Easy Tips to Ensure a Bountiful Harvest Next SummerYou may have picked your strawbs, but it’s far from the end of the road for your plants. Make a little time for these simple acts of care to kickstart future fruiting success
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6 Longest-Flowering Annuals for Hanging Baskets & Window Boxes – Plant Now for Dazzling Blooms That Last Until the First FrostMost plants fade by midsummer, but these annuals are the exception. Plant them now for hanging baskets and window boxes full of blooms until the first frost.
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I've Tried Countless Slow Watering Hacks – These Are the 3 I Trust to Keep Flower Beds ThrivingFrom plastic bottles to ancient clay pots, these are the slow watering methods that have genuinely helped me keep plants hydrated during hot weather – including one my professional gardener husband swears by.
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Want Fewer Bites at Night? These 7 Double-Duty Plants Help Keep Pests Out of Your Bedroom and Boost MoodDon't let buzzes and bites ruin your sleep. These 7 gorgeous, hard-working plants pull double duty by actively clearing the air of summer pests while transforming your bedroom into a calm, mood-boosting sanctuary
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I’m a Soil Test Convert After Trying This Simple Kit – How It Changed the Way I GardenA simple, affordable soil test kit can make all the difference. Know before you grow!
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6 Drought-Tolerant Ornamental Grasses That Thrive Almost Anywhere – and Are Easy, Breezy Even in the Summer HeatThese drought-tolerant ornamental grasses make for a stunning and low-maintenance landscape. Add them to your yard for simple beauty in all four seasons.
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I Switched Up My Garden Shed From Drab to Fab On a Tiny Budget – And Yours Could be Just as ChicIf you don't have any weekend plans yet, consider yourself busy giving your garden storage a DIY upgrade. Here's how I did it, so you can too.
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5 Houseplants You Should Move Outside This June – Plus 5 You Definitely Shouldn'tJune is the perfect time to give houseplants an outdoor vacation, but not all of them will appreciate the move. Here are the houseplants you can put outside, and the ones you should leave right where they are.
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IKEA’s $79 Cast-Iron Grill Brings Steakhouse Results to Small Patios – It’s Perfect for Summer EveningsSmall enough for patios and gardens, but powerful enough for proper grilling and long, relaxed evenings outside? Obsessed!
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This Easy DIY Trick Will Halve the Time You Spend Watering Your Garden This SummerYes, really. This self-watering system is simple to set up in your garden and makes irrigation incredibly efficient.
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Boiling Water Can Be a Brilliant Weed Killer, But Most Gardeners Use It Wrong – Avoid These 3 Backyard AreasIt’s free, fast, and completely natural – so what’s so bad about boiling water to kill weeds? Before you grab the kettle, make sure you aren't pouring it into these danger zones
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How to Water Zinnias for Huge Blooms That Last All Summer – and the 1 Mistake to Avoid for Healthy, Hydrated PlantsZinnias are easy-to-grow annuals that thrive on neglect. But even these tough blooming beauties need water. Here's how to water zinnias the right way.
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5 Things You Can Do in June to Prepare Your Lawn for the Summer Heat – Plus 5 Things You Definitely Shouldn't DoA healthy summer lawn starts in June. Here's what you need to do now to keep your grass looking its best, even when temperatures soar.
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Where Is the Carburetor on a Lawn Mower? Knowing How to Find It Is Key in Keeping Your Mower at Peak PerformanceLearning where the carburetor on a lawn mower will help you maintain the performance of your most important piece of lawn care equipment. Here's how to find it.
