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Crown-Raising Trees Lets More Light Into Your Landscape – Here's How to Do This Simple Pruning Job
Crown-raising trees is an easy way to reclaim lost space under the canopy and invite sunlight back into landscapes that have gone dark. Here’s how to do it.
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The Earlier the Better Is My Sweet Pea Motto – Here's How I Sow to Get the Best Flowers on My Block
January is the sweet spot for planting sweet peas in winter – cool enough for deep roots, but early enough to beat the spring rush. Sow now for taller vines, richer fragrance, and longer summer blooms
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Banish Bare Soil With These 8 Gorgeous Groundcover Gems That Spread Beautifully
This creative pick of low-growing, low-maintenance cultivars will quickly fill empty garden patches with the prettiest flowers and leaves.
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10 Bewitching Blue Flowers That Look Almost Unreal – Start Them From Seed This Winter for a Long Summer of Color
Give your garden a head start on summer with rare blue blooms that look almost too vivid to be real – all grown easily from seed indoors in winter.
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Hellebore Leaf Spot – How to Identify It Early and Stop It From Spreading
A common fungal disease can ruin your Christmas or Lenten roses in late winter – but it's easy to combat if you know what to do
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What to Do With Your Christmas Cactus After It Flowers to Get a Second Flush in Spring (Plus, What Not to Do!)
Far from being just a brief seasonal holiday guest, the Christmas cactus is capable of repeat flowering in spring. Here’s how to encourage a vibrant second flush with this late winter reset
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What Flower Seed Should You Sow This Year? Take Our Quiz to Find Out
There’s a flower seed to suit everyone – and this fun 8-question quiz will help you find yours.
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Move Over Wisteria! Bridgerton Season 4 Just Sparked a New Romantic Garden Obsession
Benedict and Sophie’s moonlit waltz, drifting through clouds of soft white blooms, has become an instant Bridgerton classic – and it’s sent gardeners into a full-blown obsession with white hydrangeas.
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The 1 Native Tree to Add to Your Garden If You Want to See More Cardinals
They’re one of the USA’s most beloved birds – and you can attract plenty more to your backyard if you plant this native tree…
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How to Prune Hibiscus for an Explosion of Exotic Blooms All Summer Long
Keep this tropical beauty healthy by pruning hibiscus the right way. Learn how and when to prune hibiscus plants to keep them vibrant.
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Pruning Dogwood Trees and Shrubs for Years of Vibrant Multi-Season Color
They are some of the most generous and enduring vibrant showy ornamentals you can grow – but pruning dogwood trees and shrubs will ensure the most spectacular displays for years and years
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What's Your Birth Month Perennial? Discover All 12 Enduring Varieties for Each Month of the Year
Your birth month has a perennial soulmate. Find out which one you have a special connection to...
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The 2 Colors Every Pro Gardener Loves to Plant With – and Why You Will, Too!
This classic pairing brings life, contrast, and pollinators to any garden.
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The Ultimate Guide to Forcing Hyacinth Bulbs Indoors for Early Fragrant Blooms
Why wait for April to enjoy the heady scent of spring? With cold magic and indoor care, you can coax vibrant hyacinths into bloom while your garden sleeps. Here’s how to master the art of the early bloom
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How to Grow Staghorn Sumac – the Vibrant Native Shrub Beloved by Both Gardeners and Wildlife
Staghorn sumac delivers fiery fall color, fuzzy red cones, and velvety branches. It’s a native powerhouse that turns tough spots into show-stopping displays.
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Broadleaf Evergreens Are the Secret to Keeping Your Garden Green Year-Round – Try These 8 Varieties for Verdant Vibrancy
Broadleaf evergreens will brighten your yard from spring all the way through winter. Add some to your landscape and see how they shine.
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These 7 Incredible Indoor Cacti Thrive in Winter and Look Like Living Sculptures
Bring a little sunny desert magic to your home this winter with easy-care indoor cacti that brighten dreary days with their unique sculptural shapes.
