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Say Hello To Your Birth Month Groundcover Plant – And The Meaning Behind Each OneThese birth month groundcover plants are said to reflect our personalities, telling us far more about ourselves than we may think.
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Plant Matchmaker: Pair These Two Fiery Perennials for a Border That Glows Into FallThis striking perennial pairing works on every level, from the plants' shared growing needs to their glowing late-summer color and contrasting forms.
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What Roses Need in August – 5 Vital Tasks to Enjoy Many More Fragrant FlowersRoses are in full bloom now, but it’s essential to keep plants happy and healthy if they’re to keep flowering through summer heat.
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If Your Tree Falls Into a Neighbor’s Yard, Who Pays for the Damage? What Homeowners Need to Know Before Storm SeasonFall and winter storms can bring big trouble if you have a tree fall into your neighbor's yard. Here's what to do if the worst happens.
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Do Any Plants Flower Year-Round? These 7 Prolific Bloomers Come Surprisingly CloseIf you're tired of flowers that disappear after a few weeks, these long-blooming favorites will keep your home and garden looking beautiful for months.
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3 Easy Tasks to Do in August for a Thriving Christmas Cactus – and the 1 Summer Mistake That Can Ruin Holiday BloomsGet holiday cacti geared up for flower formation in fall by doing these 3 easy but essential tasks now. Plus, the common mistake to avoid in August.
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The Only Flower Thriving on My Morning Walk Was This Cute Purple Perennial – Here's Why It Loves Hot SummersPretty enough to stop me in my tracks but tough enough to handle summer stress, this purple perennial proves you don't have to choose between beauty and resilience.
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These 5 Fast-Growing Plants Hide AC Units Beautifully and Reduce Sound – Without Blocking AirflowAC units may work hard to keep us cool, but these lush evergreens work harder, concealing ugly utility eyesores and muffling sound without blocking vital airflow
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Need a Quick Summer Gap Filler? This Native Perennial Brightens Your Yard with Months of Gorgeous BloomsIf there's one flowering perennial to quickly fill late summer beds and borders with an abundance of blooms, it's this superstar. Here's how to hit refresh with vibrant color that lasts until fall frosts
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August Is Your Last Chance to Prune These 6 Plants Before It's Too Late for Next YearIf you want these plants at their best next year, don't miss their final summer pruning window. Timing now can make all the difference.
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6 Striking Succulents That Love Summer Heat But Still Survive Winter OutsideFrom agaves to houseleeks, these incredibly drought-tolerant plants are surprisingly hardy – and one even thrives in zone 3!
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These 6 Fast-Growing Shade Trees Offer Cooling Canopies in Summer and Add Multi-Season Interest to Your YardCraving relief from summer heat? These fast-growing shade trees deliver cooling shelter, rapid canopy growth, minimal maintenance, and stunning multi-season color
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What Hydrangeas Need in August – 7 Key Tasks to Protect Blooms Through Late Summer HeatDon't let your hydrangeas get scorched in the summer heat this month! Check these easy tasks off your to-do list to help shrubs thrive and bloom in August.
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The 7 Fast-Growing Flowers I’m Planting In August For Gorgeous Fall ColorI used to think the garden was winding down by late summer – but these blooms have well and truly proved me wrong.
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Meet Your Forbidden Birth Month Flower – And The Secret Meanings Behind All 12Every month has a flower with a darker story to tell – from poisonous beauties to ancient witch's herbs and blooms steeped in folklore.
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Do These 5 Things in July to Keep Your Trees Healthy and ThrivingHeat alone rarely kills established trees, but drought and bad habits will. Here are the things you need to do before July ends to keep your trees alive this summer.
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You’ll Regret Planting These 5 Flowers – They Self-Seed Everywhere and Never Truly LeaveReseeding can be a benefit if you don't mind a wild garden. But if you want to keep your beds neat and tidy think twice before growing these flowers.
