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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How to Plan a Snowmelt Garden: Early Blooms and Smart Water Use
Before the ground fully thaws, your snowmelt garden can be alive with color. Follow this guide to planting, soil preparation, and water management for spectacular early results.
By Tyler Schuster
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The 7 Best Spooky Porch Plants to Pot Up for Halloween That Look Amazing All Year Long
Forget 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 Drama
You 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 Amazon
Extend 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 Frost
Give 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 Winter
Swap 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 Potential
Be 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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Fall Flowers for Pots – 8 Dazzling Options for Autumnal Displays that Last All Season
Even after the final flurries of summer, there are some gorgeous blooming plants that make exceptional ornamental containers. Try these spectacular fall flowers for pots
By Tonya Barnett
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The Best Time to Bring Plants Inside for Winter
Bring 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 & Tranquility
Lovers 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 Spaces
Craving 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 Autumn
If 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 Beauty
Give 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 Shrubs
If 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 Sanctuary
Creating 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 Amends
Are 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

