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My Yard Was Filled With Trash From the Previous Owners – Here’s How I Turned It Into Garden Treasure & How You Can Do the SameWhen I moved into my new house, the yard was filled with junk from the last owners. Here's how I turned one person's trash into my own garden treasure.
By Amy Grant
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6 Shed Mistakes You May Not Know You’re Making – Plus, Ideas For Better Yard StorageSheds may seem straightforward, but you’d be amazed how easy it is to misjudge their construction and care. Follow these backyard shed ideas to prevent calamity
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Martha Stewart's Living Garden Maze is Easy to Recreate – Here's How to Make Your Own on a BudgetHave you gawped at Martha Stewart's living garden maze and fancied making a version in your yard? You don’t need loads of money or square footage. Just follow these tips…
By Kayleigh Dray
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“Yes, I Turned My Rocky Soil Into A Lush Plant Paradise! Here's How You Can Do The Same” – Expert Reveals 4 Ground-Breaking TricksIf you have issues growing in rocky soil, all is not lost – there are things you can do to cultivate your own gorgeous green nirvana, as our gardening expert reveals
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Edible Plants For Pickling, Preserves, Gins & Jams – For The Ultimate Homegrown Fall FlavorLucky enough to have harvested a glut of crops, and struggling to eat it all before it goes off? Here are the most versatile edible plants for pickling, preserves, gins and jams
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Take It Easy! Slow Gardening Is The Low-Stress Philosophy You (And Your Plants) Need This SummerSlow down this summer with the slow gardening trend. Find out how you can rest, relax, and reconnect with nature to grow a better garden.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Want To Bring The Cottagecore Aesthetic To Life In Your Garden? Try These 9 Cottagecore Garden Plant Ideas For Dynamic & Ethereal DisplaysWondering how to capture the cottagecore aesthetic and overwhelmed by options? Try these elegant, dynamic and reliable plants to grow a sustainable trad trend
By Tonya Barnett
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What Is A Melon Pit? The Gardening Hack That Will Optimize Your Space And Boost Your ProduceMelon pits are a great way to get the most out of your garden and are quick to make. Follow some simple steps and you will reaping the rewards in no time!
By Kathleen Walters
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7 New & Improved Cultivars Of Old-Fashioned Plants – These Aren’t Your Grandma’s Plants!Old is new again! These old-fashioned plants have new cultivars that are sure to thrive in your garden and bring the charm factor. Neighbors will be envious!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Moody Blooms For Spring: 8 Types Of Black Flowers To Add Drama To Spring DisplaysFrom midnight burgundies to inky violets, several types of black flowers can enrich and embolden a spring display. Try these brooding bloomers for a moody garden
By Tonya Barnett
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Create A Romantic Garden Straight Out Of Bridgerton: Regency Era Romance In Your GardenTry some romantic garden ideas straight out of Bridgerton. Flowers and gardens in the Regency era were lush and charming and you can get the same look!
By Bonnie L. Grant
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12 Lush Alternatives To A Lawn For Sustainable SpacesAlternatives to a lawn are beautiful and also beneficial to your local ecosystem and its pollinators. Explore our top picks for plants to replace grass.
By Tonya Barnett
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Try The Trend – Turn Any Bed Into A Keyhole Garden With This Clever In-Ground ComposterKeyhole gardening is an efficient and sustainable practice that saves space. Get started on this DIY project quickly and easily with an in-ground composter.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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New Ways To Use Classic Garden Plants – For A Modern Landscape With A Touch Of NostalgiaThe 'Nostalgia Gardening' trend uses classic garden plants in new ways to add interest to your landscape and harken back to gardens of the past. Old is new again!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Dig Into The Pros & Cons Of Community Gardening: 2 Experts Share Their OpinionsTwo gardening experts examine the pros and cons of community gardening. Discover the top reasons why (or why not) to start growing in community.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Growing For Gold: 9 Unique Yellow Flowers To Grow For Sunshine Garden ColorFrom vivid sunny lemons to rich butterscotch tones, yellow is a color that deserves a spot in every garden. These nine unique yellow flowers will fill your plot with cheer
By Tonya Barnett
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Ultimate Raised Beds For Small Gardens: Try These 5 Raised Options For Compact CornersThe perfect raised beds for small gardens squeeze every bit of useful space out of the most productive corners. Here are some practical space-saving ideas you can try
By Mary Ellen Ellis

