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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
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Plant These 8 Forgiving Perennials in March for a Summer Garden Full of Color For Years to Come
Here's how I cheat my last frost date and plant early for a head start on low-maintenance summer color – and it couldn’t be easier
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Bees are Waking Up Hungry – These Beautiful Spring Flowers Give Them Everything They Need (and Help Your Yard, Too)
When the first pollinators emerge, make sure you give them a treat – it’s key to your yard’s success. These 6 early blooming flowers support local bees in spring and ensure a flourishing year of growing
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These 8 Plants Are Always the Last to Wake Up in Spring – Plus, 3 Easy Checks That Show They Are Still Alive
Spring is round the corner, so why does your favorite perennial look like a clump of sticks? Before you write it off, check to see if it’s one of these 8 notoriously late sleepers
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Cutting These 3 Shrubs Back to a Stump in February Delivers Stunning Summer Color – This Tough Love Trick Really Works
It might feel like garden sabotage, but giving these three summer flowering shrubs the chop now is the kindest thing you can do. Here’s the secret to dazzling summer color
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Should You Really Follow Plant Spacing Guidelines? When It’s Okay to Break the Rules
Are plant spacing guidelines actually a lie? Find out what you can get away with and when you should stick to the playbook.
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Plants Popping Out of the Soil in the Frost? Here's Why and How to Replant Them Safely
It's unsettling to see your plants being shoved out of their garden beds in the middle of winter. Learn about frost heave and how to fix your perennials safely.
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The Simple February Soil Fix That Can Change Your Hydrangea Color for Summer
Most gardeners wait until the first bloom to worry about hydrangea color, when now is the time it gets locked in. Here’s how a quick fix now can switch up your hydrangea’s summer wardrobe
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January Is the Perfect Time to Propagate These 10 Easy Perennials – Set Yourself Up for Years of Free Plants
January isn't just for seed catalogs – it’s the secret season for multiplying your favorite perennials. Here are 10 great perennials you can propagate from cuttings and division for lush summer displays
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The 10 Easiest Perennials to Grow – Guaranteed Success Even If You’ve Never Gardened Before!
The easiest perennials to grow are also some of the prettiest and best for pollinators! Try one of these easy beauties this year and kick your feet up.
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People Say This Shrub Is Boring, But As An Evergreen Expert Here’s Why I Think This Box of Delights is Such a Gift for Gardeners
Commonly known as Christmas box, sarcococca has a reputation for being dull – but this fragrant evergreen deserves a place in every yard as the gift that truly keeps on giving
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Meet the Plucky Winter Herb That Adds Amazing Flavor to Your Cooking When Other Herbs Die Back
While many annual herbs have turned up their toes, there is one semi-evergreen hardy perennial herb that comes into its own. Introducing the resilient winter savory
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This Easy Rhubarb Forcing Hack Gives You an Early Crop Every Year – and Costs Almost Nothing to Do
Rhubarb lovers are always craving that next fix, so any way of speeding up the harvesting process needs to be embraced! Here’s how to enjoy easy forced rhubarb for sweeter, scrummier stalks
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Know Your Ornamental Onions: How to Grow Alliums for Effortlessly Elegant Showstoppers
High on visual acrobatics yet delightfully low maintenance, you’ll be amazed how simple it is to grow alliums that transform the smallest gardens into living art installations. Here’s how to cultivate easy wins that are big on impact
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Is Your Plant Dying or Just Taking a Nap? 5 Signs Plants Are Dormant – and When to Act
Bare stems, yellow leaves, no new growth? Don’t panic! Dormancy is nature’s way of recharging. But what is dormancy in plants? Here are 5 key signs to check
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Are Your Peonies Ready for Winter? Don't Forget These 3 Fall Jobs for Gorgeous Blooms Next Year
Make sure your peonies are primed for the most voluptuous and vibrant blooms next year! Effective peony winter care starts now – with these 3 core fall tasks for the ultimate blooms
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Dahlias: To Lift or Not to Lift? What You Do This Fall Shapes Next Year’s Blooms
To lift or not to lift, that is the question – and if you want to keep your favorite dahlia tubers in the best shape for next year, here’s how best to handle dahlias in the fall
