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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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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These are My 5 All-Star Container Plant Pairings to Start in May – These Dynamic Duos Thrive on Neglect and Give You Effortless Color Right Through to SeptemberWhy settle for one container plant when you can have a dream team? These dynamic partnerships are easy to grow and give you extended color through to fall
By Janey Goulding
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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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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
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These 7 Plant-and-Forget Container Combinations Thrive On Neglect and are Perfect for Effortless GardeningContainer gardening that you can set and forget? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds, and these 7 gorgeous container ideas give joyful color and texture with minimal effort
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Gardening for Renters – 5 Portable Ideas That Won’t Lose You Your Security DepositRenters, rejoice! These 5 no-trace gardening methods go with you when your lease ends.
By Tyler Schuster
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These 7 Stunning Shade Plant Partners Prove Opposites Attract – They Dazzle in Limited LightPerfect plant partnerships can exist even in the shade! Here are 7 harmonious shade garden pairings that bring easy texture, color, drama and dynamism to quiet corners
By Teo Spengler

