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How To Read The Back Of A Seed Packet – Expert Tips For First-Time Gardeners
Many people prefer to start their gardens from seeds. Understanding seed packet will help you to grow better flowers and vegetables. Learn some expert tips.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Super Low-Maintenance, Small Rock Garden Ideas to Add Visual Interest to Your Landscape
A small rock garden is a great way to change up your landscape design, save on water, or deal with an existing rocky area of your yard.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Flowering Shrubs For Zone 9 – These 7 Blooming Bushes Can Handle The Heat!
Flowering shrubs for Zone 9 need to be thoughtfully chosen. Planting shrubs that are long-blooming and thrive in heat will benefit your Zone 9 garden.
By Amy Grant
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What Do You Do If You See A Chrysalis In Your Yard? How To Move A Chrysalis Or Cocoon – And When To Leave It Alone
If you see a chrysalis in a precarious part of the garden, what do you do? Here we explain when and how to move a chrysalis to ensure your winged guest emerges safely
By Amy Grant
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Hummingbirds Can’t Get Enough Of These 6 Low-Maintenance Perennials – And Lazy Gardeners Love Them, Too!
Hummingbirds can't resist these 6 stunning plants—and neither can gardeners! Discover the best low-maintenance perennials that attract hummingbirds.
By Amy Grant
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Ina Garten’s East Hampton Landscape Features These 7 Classic Plants – Steal The Look For A Fabulous Garden Of Your Own
Capture the easy elegance of Ina Garten's East Hampton landscape with these 7 stunning garden plants. How easy is that?
By Laura Walters
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Best Gardening Apps: 8 Online Tools That Will Up Your Garden Game IRL
Our garden experts dug through the app store and found the best gardening apps to improve your landscape in real life. Here are the 8 apps worth downloading.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Ever Seen Anting Birds In Your Yard? Discover The Bonding Antics Of Birds And Bugs
If the notion of anting birds sounds baffling to you, you’re not alone – but it’s a common activity for birds in summer. Here’s why birds seek out ants in summer
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Put Copper Pennies In Your Bird Bath: How To Clean A Bird Bath With This Simple Hack, And Why It Can Help Your Bird Garden
Knowing how to clean a bird bath is crucial all year long, so If you haven’t tried this cheap and cheerful cleaning hack, it’s time to put that copper penny in your pocket to good use
By Janey Goulding
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8 Plants To Propagate In July – Grow Next Year’s Garden Favorites With These Summer Cuttings
Summer is a great time to make cuttings of your favorite plants if you want identical plants that are strong and healthy. Here are the essential plants to propagate in July
By Janey Goulding
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This Clever Mulching Hack Protects Seedlings and Makes Mulching Quick, Clean, and Easy
The plant pot mulching hack will protect your new plants and make mulching as easy as can be. Learn how to use it and tips for success.
By Kathleen Walters
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Unexpected Plant Color Combinations – Try These 4 Unusual Color Pairings To Rejuvenate Your Garden Design
Certain combinations of color can transform an everyday planting idea into a visual feast. Here are 4 unexpected plant color combinations to shake up your landscape
By Janey Goulding
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8 Ways To Help Pollinators During A Heat Wave: Create An Oasis For Bees, Butterflies & More
Pollinators are in danger, especially as summer temperatures continue to soar. Learn how to protect them from heat so they can continue their important work.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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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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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Want A Backyard That's Gorgeous And Dog Friendly? These Chelsea Flower Show-Inspired Tips Are A Must For The Ultimate Dog Garden!
If you’re a gardener who loves dogs and owns your own pooch, here’s some great news. You can easily adapt your space with these great ideas from Monty Don’s Dog Garden
By Janey Goulding