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How To Deadhead Geraniums For A Huge Flush Of Blooms That Will Last All Summer Long
Learn how to deadhead geraniums for blooms that will last all summer long. Just follow this easy expert advice for lush, lovely plants.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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3 ingenious products that keep your houseplants perfectly watered – so you'll never over or under-water again
Too much water? Too little? Here’s how to provide the right amount your houseplants need.
By Ellen Wells
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Don’t Throw Away Those Brown Bananas! Here Are 3 Brilliant Ways To Use Them In Your Garden
Forget banana bread! Give those brown bananas a second life in your garden. Our experts share 3 of their favorite ways to use bananas in the garden.
By Laura Walters
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This $35 Soil Knife Has Replaced All The Other Tools In My Shed – It Makes Light Work Of The Toughest Plants & Weeds
A simple, yet strong soil knife has changed my gardening experience. I even kind of enjoy weeding now! This versatile tool has saved me time and money.
By Kathleen Walters
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Grow A Privacy Screen That Smells Amazing: 6 Fragrant Plant Options For Privacy Screens To Bring Sanctuary To Patios and Balconies
If you want to grow plants to boost privacy and security levels in your growing space, try these fragrant plant options for privacy screens that look and smell divine
By Janey Goulding
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These Farmer-Approved Overalls Helped Protect Me From Ticks In My Garden All Summer Long
During tick season, I always put on my favorite pair of overalls before stepping foot in the garden. Here's why and where you can get a pair for yourself.
By Laura Walters
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Try These 8 Fast Growing Climbing Roses For Quick Floral Wins With Masses Of Easy Color
Climbing roses are some of the most dynamic and spectacular bloomers you can cultivate. Here are 8 fast growing climbing roses for quick wins with gorgeous vertical displays
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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People Hate This Toxic Weed, But I Secretly Love It – Discover The Unexpected Benefits Of The Beautiful Pokeweed Plant
Sure it's poisonous and invasive, but to me, pokeweed is the perfect plant for a wildlife garden. Here's why I love this noxious weed no matter what people say.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Get Rid Of Boxelder Bugs Naturally – Safe Ways To Make Nuisance Bugs Buzz Off!
Boxelder bugs can be a major nuisance around your house, but how do you get rid of them naturally? Learn tips and tricks to take care of these pesky bugs.
By Teo Spengler
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7 flowering perennials that thrive on neglect – for a beautiful "plant-and-forget" garden
These unfussy garden heroes deliver vibrant, carefree beds and borders that return year after year with minimal effort.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Best Dahlias For Containers: Try These 9 Beautiful Waterlily, Pompon, Anemones And Ball Varieties For Pots
Dazzling dahlias are easy to grow in windowboxes, planters, troughs and pots if you select the right varieties. Here are some of the best dahlias for containers
By Tonya Barnett
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When Is It Too Late To Plant Grass Seed? Smart Tips For Successfully Sowing A Lush Lawn In Summer
Is your lawn looking less than perfect? It's not too late to sow more grass seed! Follow these expert tips for summer seeding and grow a lush lawn now.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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This genius cotton ball trick naturally repels flies and mosquitoes – and makes your home smell incredible
Adding aromatic essential oils to cotton balls creates a powerful pest repellent that has the added benefit of creating a natural diffuser.
By Melanie Griffiths
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This Is The #1 Worst Weeding Mistake You Can Make – And What I Do Instead To Keep Weeds Under Control
Don't make this weeding mistake. Properly removing weeds in the garden is critical to keeping them under control. Follow these tips for weeding success.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Moon Garden Plants: Try These 8 Fragrant Blooms And Night Blooming Flowers For Pollinators
Want to grow a garden of delights that comes into its own in the evening? Create the ultimate moon garden with these night blooming flowers for pollinators
By Susan Albert
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If you’re still growing pumpkins on the ground, you’re wasting precious space – this one simple trick will triple your growing area
Stop wasting precious garden space! Start growing pumpkins vertically and improve your harvest with this one simple trick.
By Laura Walters
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This one colorful companion plant will tell you exactly when it’s time to water tomatoes & other veggies – and you can find it almost anywhere
This common garden flower may be the secret to growing the perfect tomatoes. Find out how to use this annual to tell when to water your plants.
By Laura Walters
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'Alice’ Oakleaf Hydrangea Growing Guide: Expert Advice For A Big, Showy Shrub
An 'Alice' oakleaf hydrangea is a beautiful addition to any yard. It will look brilliant all year as the seasons change and is an easy grower.
By Mary Ellen Ellis