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Cut These 6 Perennials Back in June to Encourage a Vibrant Second Flush of Blooms Later This SummerSome perennials have only one moment of summer glory, but a few just need a timely chop to bounce back stronger. Here are those that need to make your cut for a bonus round of flowers into fall
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Turn Lavender Trimmings into Free Plant Food – This 48-Hour Garden Tonic Boosts Growth and Deters Pests NaturallyBefore you toss your lavender trimmings in the compost, why not harness their natural flower power? Here's how to make a disease-defying tonic for your summer ornamentals
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Does Nothing Grow in Your Soil? 7 Bulletproof Annuals That Turn Dry, Poor Spots into a Summer ShowstopperMany of us have that one annoying corner of the yard that seems doomed to an eternity of dusty, dry, parched soil. If this applies to you, these cheerful “desert chic” annuals are about to rock your world with vibrant, gloriously unfussy color
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What Your Tomatoes Need in June – 5 Quick Tasks for Better Plants, Bigger Harvests and Tastier TomatoesJune is a critical period for ensuring healthy tomato plants all season long. Don't skip these quick, but essential tomato care tasks.
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These 7 Beautiful Plants Double as Garden Security – Create a Bodyguard Border To Keep Intruders OutYou might be thinking that defensive landscaping is limited to thorns, but some of the most effective security planting ideas can be some of the most stunning. These feisty border patrol plants make a real impact in more ways than one
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What to Do With Strawberries After Harvesting in June – 5 Easy Tips to Ensure a Bountiful Harvest Next SummerYou may have picked your strawbs, but it’s far from the end of the road for your plants. Make a little time for these simple acts of care to kickstart future fruiting success
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Want Fewer Bites at Night? These 7 Double-Duty Plants Help Keep Pests Out of Your Bedroom and Boost MoodDon't let buzzes and bites ruin your sleep. These 7 gorgeous, hard-working plants pull double duty by actively clearing the air of summer pests while transforming your bedroom into a calm, mood-boosting sanctuary
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Boiling Water Can Be a Brilliant Weed Killer, But Most Gardeners Use It Wrong – Avoid These 3 Backyard AreasIt’s free, fast, and completely natural – so what’s so bad about boiling water to kill weeds? Before you grab the kettle, make sure you aren't pouring it into these danger zones
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Make Your Hydrangeas Pop This Summer – These 8 Bold Color and Texture Pairings Create High-Drama BordersThink your hydrangeas look stunning on their own? These unexpected plant pairings bring next-level dynamic interest and prove that a little visual friction is the key to a high-impact hydrangea border
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5 Easy, Natural Ways to Get Rid of Ant Hills in Your Yard and GardenAnt hills ruining your curb appeal? Try these non-toxic ways to rid yourself of those pesky picnic pests.
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What Your Backyard Birds Need this June to Thrive – 7 Easy Ways You Can Keep Them Visiting All Summer LongNesting season is shifting gears, fledglings are taking flight, and the summer heat is on, but a few easy bird-friendly adjustments will keep your yard busy
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These 6 Gorgeous Trailing Container Plants are Heat Tolerant So They Won’t Fail – Even in Hanging BasketsLooking for dazzling trailing container plants that stay lush and vibrant on the hottest days? These unstoppable cascading beauties bring effortless color to patio pots and hanging basket displays all summer long
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Silver Linings in the Shade – These 6 Reflective Plants Seem to Glow in the Dark and Their Silver Foliage Lasts All SeasonIf your shady garden spots look a little dull and flat, these silver-leafed plants act like natural outdoor lamps, adding luminous sheen with their gorgeous, glowing foliage
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Don’t Recycle That Cardboard – Try These 6 Clever Ways to Use Card in the Yard to Help Plants Flourish and Save You MoneyIt’s one of the most frequently handled household items and one we think of as fairly unremarkable, but you’d be amazed what you can do with recycled cardboard in the yard. Here’s how it can help your plants and gardening on a shoestring
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Stop Weeding Paving Cracks! Make a Herbal Path with 5 Set-and-Forget Herbs and Swap Weeds for a Scented RugPaths don't grow much but weeds if left to their own devices, so why not grow a herbal path with these fragrant plants? The bonus is they actively reduce weeding!
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Sorry, Birdbaths – Dust is In! Your Birds Need More Than Water to Keep Them Happy and Healthy This SpringBelieve it or not, backyard birds love a bit of disco dancing – if you’ve got the right dirt available. Here’s how to set up a dust bath to give your birds a dry shampoo
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6 Gorgeous Flowers to Plant in May that Keep Flies Away – They Look and Smell Lovely in Summer ContainersSummers don’t have to be beset with flies! Skip the bug spray and plant these fragrant blooms for vibrant container displays that create a natural no-fly zone
