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This Pretty Flowering Plant Forms a Natural Firebreak and it’s So Easy to Grow, Even for Beginner GardenersWildfires are raging and it's time we took garden firescaping seriously – and sedum is the fire-resistant, low-maintenance solution that makes it simple.
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6 Plants You Should Still Be Feeding in July — and the 3 You Should Stop Fertilizing NowJuly is a period of change. Some plants desperately need food as they continue to grow and others will suffer in winter if fed now. Here's a guide to keep them straight.
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What Your Clematis Needs in July – 5 Vital Tasks to Fit in Before the Month Ends for Lush Growth and Masses of BloomsJuly is a make-or-break month for clematis, so give your queen of climbers the right care to help unlock the most impressive displays of blooms
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Do Orchids Like Coffee Grounds? The Answer Depends on One Key DetailCoffee grounds aren't always bad for orchids, but whether they're helpful or harmful depends on the orchid and, more importantly, how you use them.
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Gardeners Are Using This Common Breakfast Food to Feed Their Tomato Plants – But Here's Why It Should Stay in the FridgeSome gardeners online say this common breakfast item deserves a place in your garden as well as your fridge. But our plant experts say otherwise.
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Glorious Groundcover is the Soil-Cooling Secret to Blooming Borders This SummerActing as their own living mulch to lock moisture in the ground, these 7 flowering plants are a showstopper solution for tired beds in July, and will bring bobby-dazzler blooms that last into fall.
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These 6 Flower Container Combinations Stay Beautiful All Summer – Without Constant WateringThink planters need constant babysitting? Think again! These tough little combinations promise beautiful blooms and fewer trips with the watering can...
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Keep Pollinators Fed with These 6 Vital Flowers – They Are a Lifeline from Summer Through to First FrostsSummer brings bees and butterflies in abundance, but late-season food can run short. Plant these nectar-rich lifeline blooms to feed hungry pollinators for months
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How to Control Ants in Lawns: Natural and Effective SolutionsAnt hills ruining your turf? Here's how to recognize common lawn ants, get rid of them, and keep your grass healthy to stop the next infestation before it starts.
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Has Your Lawn Gone to the Dogs? Experts Explain How to Fix Grass Your Dog Has DamagedWe love our pets, but dogs can quickly turn a pristine lawn into a hole-filled, pee-marked wasteland. Follow these tips for a lawn you and your dog can enjoy.
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The World’s First Groundcover Hydrangea is Here, and Everyone Wants This Color-Changing Carpet of Fabulous FlowersHuge blooms that last for 100 days? Yes please! And there are plenty more reasons why Groundbreaker Hydrangeas are must-have plants this summer…
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What Pepper Plants Need in July – 5 Easy Yet Essential Tasks to Do Before the Month Ends for a Sweet & Spicy HarvestNow is a vital time for pepper plants. Give them the proper care in July and you're sure to have a delicious harvest. Here's what they need this month.
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Forget Flower Fads – These 7 Gorgeous Anti-Trend Plants Bring Forever Beauty and a Yard That’s Always in StyleModern trendsetting ornamentals can be exquisite, but flash-in-the-pan fads come and go. For a yard that always looks effortlessly high-end, these enduring, soulful garden classics deliver forever style with minimal fuss
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Can You Take Garden Plants With You When You Move? A Lawyer Explains the Do's and Don'ts to Avoid Legal TroubleYou may not be able to take your favorite plants with you when you move to a new house. Here's what you need to know before packing up your plants.
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I Didn't Want To Pay to Remove My Old Tree Stump – So I Hid It in an Unconventional WayRemoving an old tree stump can be a huge drain on your gardening budget, so why not try something different instead?
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Plants Suddenly Flopping? How to Tell the Difference Between Heat Stress and Something More SinisterWilting isn't always a cry for water. Learn how to tell heat stress from root rot and lethal vascular disease.
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What Peonies Need in July – 4 Vital Tasks to Prevent Disease and Enjoy Big, Blousy Blooms Next YearYour peony plant is about to begin growing next year's buds so these summer care tasks are critical for a showstopper display next spring.
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Why You Should Never Plant These 5 Shrubs in July – and the Gorgeous Alternatives You Need to Try InsteadThey may look lovely, but planting certain shrubs right now is a ticket to heartbreak. Discover the safer options you can plant in summer for massive color and zero hassles
