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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Ultimate Potted Flowers For Spring: 8 Brilliant Blooming Options for Spring ContainersCelebrate the most uplifting of seasons with the most dazzling container flowers imaginable. Here, we present some of the loveliest potted flowers for spring…
By Tonya Barnett
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Best Trees For Containers: Create A Potted Grove On Your Porch With These 8 Compact VarietiesWe may not always think of trees as being obvious candidates for pots, but there are a few that not only thrive but flourish. Here are some of the best trees for containers
By Teo Spengler
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Best Plants For Container Gardening: Try These 10 Easy Ornamental And Edible Options For PotsGardening with pots is a quick way to make more of smaller spaces – but which edibles and ornamentals are right? Here are some of the best plants for container gardening
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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DIY Cloche Ideas For Frost Protection In The GardenExtend the growing season into early spring and late fall with an easy, DIY garden cloche. These simple ideas can yield benefits for gardens of all sizes.
By Susan Albert
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How To Grow A Cut Flower Container Garden – For Gorgeous Fresh Blooms Even In Small SpacesCut flower cultivation may bring to mind tall, statuesque plants in beds and borders – but you can also grow a cut flower container garden for bold blooms in smaller spaces
By Tonya Barnett
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Cheap Container Vegetable Gardening Ideas To Save Money And Maximize Space And HarvestsKeen to grow potted crops but looking to save money? Let these cheap container vegetable gardening ideas inspire you and free up funds this gardening year
By Bonnie L. Grant
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5 Sensational Succulent Arrangement Ideas For A Showstopping Container Anyone Can TryFew things are guaranteed with gardening, but the combination of succulents with pots is an easy win. Here are some of the best succulent arrangement ideas to try
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Elevate Your Flower Power: 10 Best Flowers For Hanging BasketsWhether you’re after styling up a patio with a medley of color or practical ways to conceal a drab wall, here are some of the best flowers for hanging baskets…
By Tonya Barnett
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8 DIY Mini Greenhouse Ideas To Extend Your Growing Season On A BudgetThere's no need to invest in an expensive greenhouse with these clever small-scale growing solutions you can build yourself.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Container Color And Plants – Is The Color Of Plant Pots ImportantBy Mary Ellen Ellis
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Easy Vertical Gardening Hacks For Beginners: Why You Should Grow Up, And 3 Ways To Do It!If you’re short on space or keen to make the most of every inch, vertical gardening is the way to grow. We explain how to plan & plant up with three easy building methods
By Teo Spengler
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Shade Tolerant Wildflowers – Growing Wildflowers In ShadeBy Mary Ellen Ellis
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Downsizing Your Garden: How To Simplify Your Landscape Without Sacrificing BeautyGracefully downsizing your garden requires some forethought and maybe even some outside help, but it can be made easier with some practical tips.
By Teo Spengler
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5 Easy Winter Container Recipes: Last-Minute Plant Combinations For Your Porch PotsThese winter container plant combos are quick and easy to put together before the holidays – and will add visual interest while the rest of your garden sleeps.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Want To Grow Four Season Containers? Try These 6 Best Plants For Pots All Year RoundAfter reliable container gardening options that serve you across all four seasons? You’ve come to the right place, as we present the best plants for pots all year round
By Tonya Barnett
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Grow A Container Winter Wonderland: 7 Best Winter Flowers For Pots With Cool-Season CheerContainers don’t need to go into hibernation in colder months – there’s still plenty of floral life to be enjoyed! We round up some of the very best winter flowers for pots
By Tonya Barnett
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DIY Holiday Porch Pot Ideas: 12 Perfect Plants For A Magical Winter DisplayMake a charming holiday porch pot to take you through the festive season and beyond, filled with lustrous foliage, vibrant berries, and cheerful flowers.
By Melanie Griffiths

