Special Gardens
What are special gardens? These are gardens with something specific in mind. Here you will find tips for the special needs gardener, gardening with children and those just starting out. In addition, you will learn more about growing specific types of gardens like xeriscape designs, color themes, seaside gardens, organic gardening, urban gardening and using containers in the garden. From how to design them to their overall care, these special gardens have something for everyone. So, if you’re looking for something specific, it’s likely here.
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These Stylish Pots & Planters for Your Front Porch Look High-End, But Won't Break the Bank – 6 Affordable Options From TargetFront porch pots filled with the right plants can instantly boost curb appeal and add gorgeous color that lasts all summer. Here are my top budget picks.
By Laura Walters
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6 Longest-Flowering Annuals for Hanging Baskets & Window Boxes – Plant Now for Dazzling Blooms That Last Until the First FrostMost plants fade by midsummer, but these annuals are the exception. Plant them now for hanging baskets and window boxes full of blooms until the first frost.
By Tyler Schuster
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These 6 Gorgeous Trailing Container Plants are Heat Tolerant So They Won’t Fail – Even in Hanging BasketsLooking for dazzling trailing container plants that stay lush and vibrant on the hottest days? These unstoppable cascading beauties bring effortless color to patio pots and hanging basket displays all summer long
By Teo Spengler
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Upside Down Plants – Turn Your Garden on Its Head to Maximize Small Spaces and Boost HarvestsGrowing plants upside down can be a great way to diversify your garden. Inverted gardening offers benefits for both vegetable and ornamental plantings.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Silver Linings in the Shade – These 6 Reflective Plants Seem to Glow in the Dark and Their Silver Foliage Lasts All SeasonIf your shady garden spots look a little dull and flat, these silver-leafed plants act like natural outdoor lamps, adding luminous sheen with their gorgeous, glowing foliage
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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IKEA’s New Patio Plant Stand Will Turn a Boring Wall Into a Beautiful Display of Foliage and Flowers, FastEvery small garden needs a shelving unit to maximise growing space and create exciting new possibilities – it's time to raise your gardening game.
By Emma Kendell
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Stop Hanging Baskets So High – This Visual Trick Creates a ‘Floating Carpet’ of Plants for Easy WateringHanging baskets are a simple way to play with visual dynamics, but if you adjust your point of view, you can see your elevated containers in a whole new way. Here's why low hanging containers are so effective
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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These 5 Spiller Plants Will Make Containers Look Fuller Instantly – Create Lush Pots, Hanging Baskets and Window BoxesYour ornamental planters are only as good as your spillers. Add dimension and gravitas with these perfect picks.
By Tyler Schuster
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I’m Sick of Watering My Patio Pots Already So I’ve Topped Planters With Cheap Clay Pebbles – and They’re Keeping the Compost Moist Much LongerPut your watering can away and your feet up: no-chemical clay balls cut irrigation time in half.
By Emma Kendell
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How to Keep Hanging Baskets Hydrated During the Hot, Dry Summer MonthsFollow these simple tips to make sure your hanging baskets look lush, lovely, and happily hydrated all summer long.
By Laura Walters
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These 8 Plants Shouldn’t Work in Containers – But They Flourish if You Want Tall Flowers and Cropping Giants in Small SpacesContainer gardening isn’t just for dwarf cultivars and compact crops! Here are the unexpectedly amazing ornamentals and edibles every grower should try in pots
By Tyler Schuster
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Think Nothing Will Grow Under Your Deck? These 6 Easy Shade-Loving Plants Thrive in the ‘Dead Zone’Decks give us versatility, focus, and extra planting surfaces, but how many of us are taking advantage of the space underneath? If you’ve never thought you could plant anything in the dead zone, these 6 gorgeous perennials might inspire you
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Your Old Colander Might Be The Best Hanging Basket You Never Thought To UseThis surprisingly clever garden hack actually works (and it looks far prettier than you’d expect).
By Kayleigh Dray
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25 Quick and Clever Small-Space Container Gardening Ideas You Can DIY on a BudgetA compact garden can be just as glorious as a big backyard if you get creative with your planters and patio pots. Here’s all the inspiration you need to transform your outside space without splashing the cash…
By Emma Kendell
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8 Low-Maintenance Shade Perennials That Thrive in the Dark – Light Up Dim Landscapes With Minimal EffortThe shady spot in your yard isn’t the problem – your plant choice is. These low-maintenance shade perennials provide the maximum impact for the minimum work.
By Tyler Schuster
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I Planted This Invasive Perennial In Containers And I've Never Looked Back – It's Pretty And Easy To GrowA lot of gardeners hate this invasive perennial, but it’s perfect in pots!
By Kayleigh Dray
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Every Container Garden Needs a Plant That Thrives on Neglect – Here Are 6 of the BestIf you want containers that still look lush through heatwaves, missed watering days, and busy weeks, these resilient plants are about as forgiving as it gets.
By Kayleigh Dray

