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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 The 7 Best Spooky Porch Plants to Pot Up for Halloween That Look Amazing All Year LongForget pumpkins; these eerie, low-maintenance plants bring year-round gothic glamor to your doorstep. By Kayleigh Dray 
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 So You're Trying to Grow Organic, But Your Neighbors Use Chemicals – Here’s How to Keep Your Garden Green & Avoid DramaYou grow a pristine organic garden, but your neighbor sprays every weed with chemicals. Here's the right way to talk to them, plus tips to protect your plants. By Teo Spengler 
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 Get the Elegant Look of a Conservatory for a Fraction of the Price With One of These Stylish DIY Kits From AmazonExtend the growing season and get more living space with a conservatory kit that's also affordable. Here are our pros' top picks. By Laura Walters 
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 7 Must-Have Plants for Fall Window Boxes That Look Fabulous Even After the First FrostGive your house a boost of curb appeal this autumn with festive fall window boxes! These plants are sure to stop neighbors in their tracks. By Susan Albert 
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 Plant Porch Pots Now for Lasting Color – These 7 Cold-Loving Plants Shine Through Fall and WinterSwap tired summer pots for these cool-weather favorites that thrive right through fall and winter. By Kayleigh Dray 
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 10 Greenhouse Ideas for Every Space and Budget to Unlock Your Growing PotentialBe inspired to upgrade your growing space with a greenhouse that will suit your garden and budget. By Melanie Griffiths 
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 Don’t Let First Frost Get The Better Of These 9 Plants – Bring Them Indoors Before It’s Too Late!Once you get to fall, it may only take one frosty night to wreak havoc. If you want to protect plants from frost, bring these 9 half-hardies, perennials and tenders indoors By Janey Goulding 
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 Dynamic Fall Hanging Baskets – 7 Plants and Plant Combos for Spectacular Vertical DisplaysHanging baskets can bring color and drama to the autumn season. Try these fabulous plant ideas and combinations for memorable fall hanging baskets that light up your fall garden By Mary Ellen Ellis 
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 The Best Time to Bring Plants Inside for WinterBring your houseplants indoors for the winter before temperatures fall too low. By Tyler Schuster 
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 Grow A Shade Fern Garden: 6 Ways To A Fern-Based Sanctuary For Texture & TranquilityLovers of ferns can make dynamic growing spaces even in gloomy and sun-starved spaces – here’s how to create the perfect shade fern garden By Mary Ellen Ellis 
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 Do You Have An East Facing Garden? Try These 10 Dynamic Plants For Success In Cool And Shady SpacesCraving a stunning spring garden? Dive into these 10 plants for cool, shady, east-facing spots. Get handy tips on timing, picking top-notch bulbs, and planting. By Tyler Schuster 
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 8 Of The Best Thriller Plants for Fall Containers – Revamp A Classic Planting Recipe With These Seasonal Showstoppers For AutumnIf you want to create dazzling autumn containers, the ‘thriller filler spiller’ combo is a great recipe for success. Here are the best thriller plants for fall pots and planters By Mary Ellen Ellis 
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 End-of-Summer Container Care: How to Winterize and Replant Pots for Year-Round BeautyGive faded summer pots a second act with smart tips on cleaning or storing, or overwintering and planting to keep them looking good through the colder months. By Mary Ellen Ellis 
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 Does Your Yard Get Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade? Make Some Room for These 8 Partial Shade Plants and ShrubsIf your garden is one of those tricky ‘half and half’ light situations, these shrubs and flowers are ideal. Grow these adaptable plants for morning sun and afternoon shade By Susan Albert 
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 Create the Ultimate Perennial Shade Garden – Gardening Expert Shares 8 Easy Insider Secrets to a Four-Season SanctuaryCreating a shade garden relies on smart planting and landscaping schemes that look good year round. Try these perennial shade garden ideas for year-round vitality and interest By Mary Ellen Ellis 
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 6 Container Gardening Habits You Need to Ditch! If These Potting Problems Apply to You, it’s Time to Make AmendsAre you guilty of any of these bad container gardening habits? Learn how to break them so you can have the best containers year after year. By Mary Ellen Ellis 
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 8 Plants for Late Summer Containers That Still Look Amazing Through Fall – Transition Your Pots in Style for Long-Lasting ColorThe cooler months are just around the corner, but if you grow these late summer flowers for pots, your container displays will hold their own and look amazing well into fall By Ciéra Cree 

