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Shallow Watering Isn’t Always Bad – Here's When It's Actually Better for Plants Than Deep WateringMost gardeners know watering deeply is the best way to give plants a drink. But there are a few certain situations when shallow watering is actually better.
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All Of My Houseplants Are Dying In The Heat Except For This One – It's Virtually UnkillableMy beloved ivy gave up, my ferns are struggling, but there is one houseplant still standing taller than I am in this heatwave.
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6 Striking Succulents That Love Summer Heat But Still Survive Winter OutsideFrom agaves to houseleeks, these incredibly drought-tolerant plants are surprisingly hardy – and one even thrives in zone 3!
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These 6 Fast-Growing Shade Trees Offer Cooling Canopies in Summer and Add Multi-Season Interest to Your YardCraving relief from summer heat? These fast-growing shade trees deliver cooling shelter, rapid canopy growth, minimal maintenance, and stunning multi-season color
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What Hydrangeas Need in August – 7 Key Tasks to Protect Blooms Through Late Summer HeatDon't let your hydrangeas get scorched in the summer heat this month! Check these easy tasks off your to-do list to help shrubs thrive and bloom in August.
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The Best Diatomaceous Earth Products for Chemical-Free Pest DefenseProtect your vegetables and houseplants without the chemicals. Shop the top-rated diatomaceous earth kits that kill ants, aphids, and slugs naturally.
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It’s Not Too Late to Plant These 6 Gorgeous Container Recipes for Showstopping Color Into FallStop putting the wrong flowers together. Experts share the best mixed container combinations, the thriller-filler-spiller rule, and the mistakes to avoid.
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The Very Best Lavender to Grow in Every Zone, Because We All Need This Wonderful Plant in Our LivesPlant the ideal lavender variety for your climate and you'll enjoy intense fragrance, abundant flowers and fabulous foliage for years to come.
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Mosquitoes Love Hiding in These 6 Types of Plants During Summer Heat – How to Keep Your Yard Bug-Free If You Already Grow ThemYou don't have to tear out every type of plant that attracts mosquitoes that's growing in your garden. Just follow these simple tips if you grow some of them.
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Wildlife Lovers, Here are the 3 Reasons Why You Should Leave a Patch of Bare Soil in Your BackyardThat patch of unused earth might seem to be going to waste, but it’s actually providing a vital service. Here’s why leaving this gap is the ultimate summer favor for wildlife
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Meet Your Forbidden Birth Month Flower – And The Secret Meanings Behind All 12Every month has a flower with a darker story to tell – from poisonous beauties to ancient witch's herbs and blooms steeped in folklore.
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Do These 5 Things in July to Keep Your Trees Healthy and ThrivingHeat alone rarely kills established trees, but drought and bad habits will. Here are the things you need to do before July ends to keep your trees alive this summer.
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DIY a Border Bird Bath for a Flurry of Flowers and Feathered Friends This SummerIt’s the joyful garden water feature we all need.
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5 Heat-Loving Patio Plants for Effortless Summer Color – Hot Weather and Humidity Actually Help Them ThriveFrom lantana to mandevilla, these heat-loving patio plants thrive in challenging sticky summer weather.
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What Peace Lilies Need in July – 5 Essential Tasks for Lush Leaves and Elegant White BloomsSummer heat and dry air can cause your peace lily to sulk. Do these things before July ends to keep yours going strong.
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Is Too Much Color Killing Your Curb Appeal? Try This 2-Color Plant Trick for Easy Style PointsIt’s easy to go overboard with summer displays and use every color you love, but the results can look jarring. This trick calms the chaos and boosts your street cred with high impact color
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I Saw Gardeners Using Flour To Deter Garden Pests – So I Asked My Professional Gardener Husband About ItSocial media says a dusting of plain flour can stop garden pests in their tracks. What, though, does the expert I live with make of the theory?
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10 Dazzling DIY Ideas to Landscape Your Garden Fence and Add Style and Color to Your YardMake better use of your boundaries with these inspirational ideas that can be achieved in a weekend without busting the budget.
