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.
Explore Special Gardens
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ALDI Just Dropped Their New Mini Greenhouse – It is Under $8 and is Sure to Enhance Your Growing This Season
If 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 Use
Save 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 Garden
The 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 Gardening
Container 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 Deposit
Renters, 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 Light
Perfect 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 Own
A 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 Growers
If you have a budding gardener or two in the family, look this way...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How To Grow A Pineapple Top From Store-Bought Fruit – Unlock Tropical Vibes and Grow a Tasty Treat
Learn 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 Beauty
Looking 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 Plants
Air pruning pots encourage stronger root systems and faster growth — here’s why gardeners are swapping traditional containers for these clever designs.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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DIY Greenhouse Ideas That Will Take Your Garden to the Next Level – Plus, the Best Kits to Buy Online
A DIY greenhouse takes a bit of planning, but building a place to keep growing during the cold months can take your garden to the next level.
By Amy Grant
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Hugelkultur Garden Beds – How to Build Log-Filled Raised Beds
Recycle woody debris into productive raised beds that retain moisture, improve drainage, and build fertile soil over time.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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9 Best Hanging Planters for Vertical Displays – Super Stylish Picks That Make Your Plants Pop
If you want containers for dazzling hanging baskets, you don't have to settle for boring plastic tubs. These high-performing hanging planter ideas show that vertical gardening is getting a stylish upgrade
By Janey Goulding
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Want to Add a Greenhouse to a Small Garden? Designers Say This is the Trick That Makes it Work
Even if your yard is on the smaller side, there's ways to make a greenhouse work. Here's the secret, as recommended by garden design experts.
By Ciéra Cree
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My Russian Doll Trick Protects Potted Plants From Winter Freezes – And It Couldn’t Be Easier
Late winter is a lottery no gardener wants to lose. Discover how the ancient magic of nesting Russian dolls offers the perfect thermal defense for vulnerable potted plants
By Janey Goulding

