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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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
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This Vibrant Perennial Should Be in Every Shade Garden – It Adds Color and Texture to the Darkest SpotsIf your garden sits on the darker side of the fence, look this way...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Aquaponics for Beginners – Grow Plants on Top of a Fish Tank for Lush Houseplants, Herbs, and SaladsWith aquaponics, a fish tank can double as a low-maintenance indoor garden. Discover how to get started with minimal investment.
By Tyler Schuster
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Ikea’s New Garden Cabinets are the Chic Space-Saving Storage Solution Your Backyard NeedsStoring garden tools and patio clutter just got a whole lot simpler and more stylish – it's time to ditch that rotten shed…
By Emma Kendell
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ALDI’s Rave $15 Raised Planter Sold Out in Days Last Year & Now it’s Back – Get Yours While You Still Can For Small-Garden Style & No-Mess CropsThis elevated planter is simple, stylish and deserves a spot in your garden.
By Emma Kendell
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8 Easy Perennial Plants for Pots and Hanging Baskets That Return Again and Again for Years of Beautiful BloomsPlant these perennials in containers once, then they’ll overwinter and return next summer for another year of beautiful blooms. It doesn’t get easier than that!
By Tyler Schuster
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These 5 Sense-Soothing Garden Plants Are Almost as Good as Therapy – and a Heck of a Lot CheaperCreate a relaxing backyard sanctuary with plants that calm your body and clear your mind.
By Emma Kendell
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6 Cheap and Clever Ways to Fill Containers – Plants Will Look Better Than Ever & You’ll Save Money on Potting SoilSave your money and your potting soil. These clever ways to fill your containers will keep your plants and your wallet happy.
By Teo Spengler
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Lidl's New $30 Planter Box With Trellis is a Garden Steal – But Don't Overlook This Important Detail if You Want Climbers to ThriveIt’s a great-value buy, but success depends on how you use it – get the setup right, and it can support healthy, productive climbers.
By Melanie Griffiths
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This Is the Best Container to Grow Tomatoes on a Budget – Plus It Keeps Them HealthyWant the taste of homegrown tomatoes but don't have a yard? These containers are cheap, easy to store, and actually great for plants.
By Liz Baessler
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ALDI Just Dropped Their New Mini Greenhouse – It is Under $8 and is Sure to Enhance Your Growing This SeasonIf I have learned anything these last few years, it's to not sleep on new ALDI garden products. Their new mini greenhouse is super affordable and already in my basket!
By Kathleen Walters
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5 Unlikely Materials to Fill Large Planters for Cheap – and the 1 Filler You Should Never UseSave money on potting soil by using one of these cheap and easy fillers for your large planters. And find out the one material you should never put in pots.
By Laura Walters
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3 Dollar Store Container Gardening Ideas That Prove You Don’t Have to Break the Bank to Have a Fabulous GardenThe dollar store might just be the best kept secret when it comes to container gardening.
By Kathleen Walters

