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My DIY Orchid Potting Mix Boosts Blooms & Saves Money – Here's The Easy Recipe That Can Be Tailored To Any Species
Forget overpriced store mixes – this DIY orchid potting medium improves drainage, supports strong roots, and encourages maximum flowering.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Low-Maintenance Flowering Bushes And Shrubs That Will Add Value To Any Property
These easy-growing flowering bushes are sure to add curb appeal and make your neighbors jealous. Try out these favorites and sit back and relax!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Low-Maintenance Shrubs – Foolproof Landscaping Ideas For Busy Gardeners
Having a beautifully landscaped yard doesn't have to mean all work and no play! Check out these low-maintenance shrubs that will look great and feel easy.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Types Of Orange Tomatoes To Grow In Your Garden – Add Color And Sweetness To Any Dish!
Orange tomatoes are a great way to add variety to your vegetable garden and your cooking this summer. Our guide helps you pick the best types for your needs.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Do Blue Jays Eat? How To Attract Them To Your Yard & How To Keep Them Happy
Blue jays are bold North American birds who are intelligent and mate for life. Learn how to attract these beauties to your yard for bird-watching pleasure!
By Amy Grant
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Strawberry Plant Not Producing Fruit? Here’s 6 Reasons Why – Plus, How To Boost Your Berries
A strawberry plant not producing fruit is understandably frustrating. If you’re puzzled by the lack of strawberries on your plants, it’s time to take action with this checklist
By Teo Spengler
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Guide To Pruning Oakleaf Hydrangeas: How & When To Cut Back Bushes So You Don’t Lose Any Blooms
Pruning oakleaf hydrangeas is simple, but for the best blooms and the healthiest plants it's vital to follow a few rules. Learn how and when to prune properly.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Create A Layered Garden – Landscape Design Principles For Every Gardener
A layered garden will take your landscape to the next level. For both vertical and horizontal eye appeal, as well as seasonal interest, try this method.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Grow Shade Plants for Hummingbirds: 11 Flowers To Bring Hummers To Shady Spots
Just because your garden has a few shady corners doesn’t mean they can’t attract pollinators. Try these 11 charming and easygoing shade plants for hummingbirds
By Susan Albert
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Why Calcium Matters For Tomato Plants: Prevent Disease & Increase Yields
Find out how to maximize your harvest and prevent dreaded diseases such as blossom end rot by increasing calcium for tomato plants.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Low Maintenance Patio Plants For Containers: 12 Easiest Potted Plants For Terraces, Patios & Decks
Do you have a patio, deck or courtyard, and want low maintenance containers that deliver instant garden wins? Here are 12 of the easiest potted plants for patios
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Propagate Lilacs For More Of Your Favorite Fragrant Shrubs: Easiest & Most Effective Methods
Love lilacs and want to grow more in your garden? Learn how to propagate lilacs and fill your garden with these sweet-smelling spring beauties for free.
By Teo Spengler
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Herb Hanging Basket Ideas: 8 Best Plants For Long-Lasting Edible Splendor
Explore the best plants for a hanging basket herb garden. These picks are sure to add visual appeal and keep your herbs within easy reach.
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Climb Roses Up The Walls Of Your House For A Glorious Floral Display – Plus The Best Varieties To Grow
Training climbing and rambling roses to grow against your home's facade makes a stunning natural feature and boosts curb appeal. Discover how to get it right.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Grow A Kansas Peony For Sublime Magenta Double Blooms And Enduring Fragrance
Growing Kansas peonies will add gorgeous color and fragrance to your garden. Their deep color and lush blooms are sure to make your neighbors jealous!
By Tonya Barnett
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Looking For Full Sun Container Plants? Try These Gorgeous Plant Combos And Themes
There are plenty of heat-tolerant plants that thrive in containers – but if you’re stuck for ideas, these full sun container plants and planting ideas will help get you started
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Is Your Orchid Epiphytic? Why It Matters – And How To Tailor Care For The Best Blooms
With quirky aerial roots and exotic flowers, epiphytic orchids are unlike any other houseplant. Find out how to care for them and why they're worth the effort.
By Tonya Barnett
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Mulching Strawberries: Create The Ideal Growing Environment For Tasty Summer Berries
Mulching strawberries is crucial for their survival over winter and will help next year's crop be as healthy as possible. Explore best mulch for strawberries.
By Mary Ellen Ellis