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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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
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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
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Your Greenhouse Shouldn't Just Grow Plants – It Should Be the Most Atmospheric Room You OwnA viral TikTok of a glowing greenhouse has everyone rethinking their setup. Here's exactly how to transform yours into the most atmospheric space you own.
By Sarah Veldman
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The Best Kids Gardening Supplies for Eager Little GrowersIf you have a budding gardener or two in the family, look this way...
By Kayleigh Dray
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This Low-Maintenance Potted Plant Delivers Bold Blooms for Months – No Deadheading RequiredHeat tolerant, colorful, and easy as anything to grow? All hail this new container garden star!
By Kayleigh Dray
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How To Grow A Pineapple Top From Store-Bought Fruit – Unlock Tropical Vibes and Grow a Tasty TreatLearn how to grow a pineapple top from a store-bought fruit. You can grow a pineapple plant in your very own home—no tropical travel required!
By Teo Spengler
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6 Plant-and-Forget Shade Plants that Thrive with Neglect – For Flourishing Perennial BeautyLooking for the ultimate “set it and forget it” perennial shade garden? These lovely shade garden plants don’t just survive in the gloom, they flourish with minimal care
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Want a Gorgeous Container Garden on a Budget? Here’s Where to Save (and Where to Splurge!)You absolutely don't have to fork out a fortune on your new container garden, so long as you follow our advice...
By Kayleigh Dray
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These Unique Air Pruning Pots Could Be the Secret to Bigger, Healthier Container PlantsAir pruning pots encourage stronger root systems and faster growth — here’s why gardeners are swapping traditional containers for these clever designs.
By Allie Kerkhoff

