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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6 Plants to Add to Your Beauty Routine to Give Yourself a Garden Glow-Up
Make this the year of the “garden glow up” with these 6 key beauty care plants – proof that your backyard is the ultimate beauty counter for a natural glow
By Teo Spengler
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The Winter Watering Mistake Killing Your Container Plants
Don't let your containers die of thirst this January. Look for these crucial windows when watering is essential, and avoid this fatal mistake.
By Tyler Schuster
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When Record Rain Exposed a Drainage Problem in My Yard, These Easy Fixes Made a Big Difference
By Allie Kerkhoff
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This IKEA Hack Turns Cabinets Into Stylish Mini Greenhouses – Here's How to Make Them Work for Your Plants
A mini greenhouse can create a microclimate that will keep your houseplants happy and healthy. Learn how to use a stylish IKEA cabinet to help your plants.
By Kathleen Walters
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How to Stop Your Potted Plants From Freezing – 5 Easy Container Insulation Tricks
Don't leave your potted plants out in the cold. Actually, DO leave them out in the cold, but keep them toasty with these 5 insulation tricks.
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Create Winter-Proof Window Boxes That Shine All Season Long – Zero Maintenance Required!
These window box ideas are bursting with winter beauty – and there's so easy to copy! Here's how to create your own boxes that will add sparkle all winter long.
By Teo Spengler
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Want the Prettiest Holiday Pots on the Block? This Pro Trick for Gorgeous Christmas Planters Needs Just 3 Easy Elements
Forget throwing random greens into a pot this holiday season. The thriller filler spiller method is the foolproof recipe you need! Discover which common holiday elements play the starring roles for sophisticated Christmas planters
By Teo Spengler
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These Cute Indoor Growing Kits are Fab for First-Timers And On Sale - Beginner Hydroponics Has Never Been Easier (Or Cheaper!)
From countertop pods to chic vertical water stations, these water culture kits make hydroponics for beginners a clean and simple affair. Meet some gorgeous home growing game-changers
By Janey Goulding
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I Stopped Waiting for Spring! This $35 Pop-Up Greenhouse Lets Me Keep Gardening Outdoors All Winter Long
Don't let budget or space stop you from growing the garden of your dreams! I'm buying this mini pop-up greenhouse and gardening all through the winter.
By Laura Walters
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Your Greenhouse Seed Starting Checklist: Tips for Strong Sprouts
Stop worrying about frost! This comprehensive guide breaks down the timing, materials, and techniques for successfully starting seeds in a greenhouse.
By Tyler Schuster
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Complete Guide to Overwintering Container Plants: Expert Tips to Help Plants Survive the Cold Season
Save money and save your favorite pots for next summer by overwintering container plants with this easy guide. An expert walks you through exactly how to do it.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Stranger Things’ Caleb McLaughlin Has the Rustic Greenhouse of Our Dreams, and It’s Amazingly Easy to DIY
Anyone else been following Caleb McLaughlin's gardening adventures on Instagram?
By Kayleigh Dray
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Fairy Garden Ideas: How to Make a Magical Miniature Sanctuary in Your Garden
Create an enchanted miniature world with these fairy garden ideas and expert tips from author Betty Earl.
By Heather Rhoades
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Fall Is the Best Time to Invest in a Greenhouse—Here’s How to Find Your Perfect Fit
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Gardening’s off-season is the perfect time to consider a new investment.
By Ellen Wells
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What to Grow in a Greenhouse: Expert Picks for Year-Round Gardening Success
Maximize your indoor growing potential. Here are the best plants – from cool-season crops to humidity-loving tropicals – that will thrive all year long.
By Tyler Schuster
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New to Greenhouse Gardening? Here’s Everything You Need for a Fantastic First Year
I'm a first time greenhouse grower, but I write about gardening for a living. Here's what I'm buying to ensure the first year in my greenhouse is successful.
By Laura Walters
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This Simple Trick Stops Pots From Cracking in the Cold – Plus, the Worst Winter Storage Mistakes to Avoid
Protect pots from cracking in the winter cold with this one free and easy trick.
By Mary Ellen Ellis

