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Create A Vibrant Wildlife Oasis With These 6 Native Flowering Shrubs For Pollinators
Growing native flowering shrubs for pollinators gives your garden added wildlife appeal as well as multi-seasonal visual interest. Try these stunning sustainable shrubs for bees and butterflies
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How I Built A Cattle Panel Trellis – Step-By-Step Instructions For A Simple DIY Arch
A cattle panel trellis is an easy and inexpensive way to create an arch in your garden for vining vegetables, flowers, and foliage. Here's how to build one.
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Antidepressant Microbes In Soil: How Dirt Makes You Happy
Soil microbes have been found to have similar effects to antidepressants. Learn to make yourself happier and healthier through gardening.
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Don’t Trim These Plants Before Fall: 7 Plants You Should Not Prune In Summer
High summer is synonymous with deadheads and straggly growth, so it’s tempting to reach for the cutters. But here are the plants you should not prune in summer – and why
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Herbicide Carryover In Compost - Can Herbicide Stay In Hay?
Understanding herbicide carryover in compost, manure, hay and other soil amendments is crucial, especially if gardening organically is important to you.
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10 Small Patio Ideas That Will Make A Big Impact
Turn your small patio into a private oasis that functions as a true room outdoors. These versatile ideas will bring you closer to nature and make the most of the space.
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8 Inexpensive Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Ideas To Save You Water And Money
Conserving water is becoming more important. There are many methods of inexpensive drought-tolerant landscaping that can help our environment.
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Cheap Patio Paver Ideas For An Inexpensive Backyard Oasis
Learn about some cheap patio paver ideas to transform a bit of outdoor space into a convenient courtyard or outdoor living area. Use your imagination.
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Best Plants For Poor Soil – These 8 Plants Are Happy To Grow Anywhere!
Some plants actually prefer soil that isn’t perfect, so don’t be discouraged - learn all about plants that grow in bad soil.
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How To Make Soil More Acidic – Best Ways To Acidify Soil
There are a few ways you can make your soil more acidic, from adding special fertilizer and elemental amendments, to simply mixing in acid-rich compost.
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Planting Plans To Attract Hummingbirds: 5 Combinations For Beds And Pots
Hummingbirds are delightful garden visitors in the spring and summer. Discover key planting palettes to attract these precious pollinators and support wildlife.
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Do Raised Garden Beds Need Drainage?
Before building or buying garden beds, consider how raised garden bed drainage can make a difference for your soil and plants.
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How To Water Plants While Away On Vacation – 7 Best Ways To Keep Plants Hydrated
Self-watering planters, ollas, and good old fashioned friendly neighbors can all keep your plants happy while you kick back and unwind.
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All About Fertilizer: Everything You Need To Know About Feeding Plants
Identifying the best plant food and feeding times are critical to plant health. Our guide to fertilizer explains how and when to feed crops and ornamentals for happier plants
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10 Essential Gardening Tools List: Key Buys For Beginners
Shovel, wheelbarrow, gloves... Every gardener needs a basic set of tools to get growing. Here's a list of our 10 must-haves.
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A Wattle Fence Is The Nostalgic Touch Your Garden Needs
A homemade wattle fence makes a charming addition to a cottage garden or any yard. Learn how to build one from materials that are mostly free.
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16 Unique Raised Garden Bed Ideas For Every Landscaping Need
Discover creative ideas for raised garden beds that are practical and beautiful. These clever solutions are perfect for growing vegetables, flowers, and more.
