Essential Tools Needed To Cut Back & Clean Up Your Garden In The Fall
Cleaning gardens in fall creates a healthier environment for plants. Having the right tools to clean up dead plants and pruned perennials makes the job easier.
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The Easy-To-Grow Plant With Stunning Color In Fall & Summer That Thrives In Most Conditions
If you're bored of traditional flowering plants to add summer or fall color to your garden, this hardy North American native cultivar is a pleasing alternative.
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Why Your Lawn Mower Is Backfiring And How To Fix It
There's nothing worse than getting into the groove of cutting the grass and your mower suddenly backfiring. Thankfully, it's almost always an easy DIY fix.
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Avoid Killing Your Indoor Rosemary Plants By Growing Them Far Away From These Spots
Rosemary is a popular plant to grow at home, especially indoors, but it doesn't grow as well in specific spots. Keep it away from these areas to let it thrive.
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How To Grow Lemongrass Indoors And Actually Keep It Alive
Lemongrass thrives in hot, humid environments, so growing it in winter can be tough. Follow this advice for growing it indoors and enjoy its scent year-round.
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The Indoor Plant That Thrives Even Where There's Hardly Any Light
Not all plants need a bright, sunny spot to be happy. This houseplant prefers indirect sunlight and low-light conditions as long as its other needs are met.
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Plant This Flower In November For Pretty Purple Blooms In Winter
Winter can often be a barren time in your garden, but if you plant these flowers before the ground freezes, they should bloom bright purple in late winter.
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How To Grow Lemon Thyme Indoors And Actually Keep It Alive
Lemon thyme is a lovely addition to many Mediterranean dishes, and it's easy to grow indoors once you understand how to meet its ideal growing conditions.
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10 Popular Plants That Expert Gardeners Warn Beginners Not To Grow
Not all the flowering shrubs and vines that number on gardeners' favorites lists are a good option for beginner growers. They're high maintenance and finicky.
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The Best Time To Prune Bougainvillea For Longer-Lasting Blooms
Bougainvillea flowers are some of the most vibrant blooms a garden can have. But without proper trimming, you might not maximize that explosion of color.
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The Low-Maintenance Winter Garden Trend That's Perfect For 'Lazy' Gardeners
This winter garden trend is not only super easy, but it will attract beneficial birds and helpful insects to your yard by providing them with food.
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Are Cucumber Plants Doomed With The First Frost Of Winter? Here's What We Found
Cucumbers are fast-growing plants that are great for a backyard garden, but it's important to know what temperatures can cause damage in colder months.
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13 Fast-Growing Roses You'll Want To Add To Your Flower Bed
Choose fast-growing roses if you want to cover a trellis near a patio for privacy or create a waterfall of blooms over a rock wall quickly and with little fuss.
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10 Types Of Blinds & The Cleaners You Should Be Using On Them
Cleaning your blinds properly all depends on the materials and finishes: Some can be washed with warm, soapy water, while others need to be lightly dusted.
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The Professional Service Your Houseplants Could Benefit From
Whether your are an experienced gardener or just developing your green thumb, getting this service done professionally could save you a lot of hassle.
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Yes, You Can Grow A Magnolia Tree In A Pot. Here's How
When you plant your magnolia tree in a pot, you can place them on your patio, balcony, or even keep them indoors. Just make sure the pot is the right size.
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11 Ornamental Grasses You Should Be Cutting Back In The Fall
Ornamental grasses add beauty and height to your landscaping. But they can grow quite large, and fall pruning is required to keep them looking their best.
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HGTV Is Calling This Beautifully Designed Massachusetts Garden A Must-Visit
No, it's not the one you're thinking. The storied grounds this garden calls home are as much of a gem for literature lovers as they are for landscape lovers.
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10 Plants To Avoid Pruning In October For More Success In Spring
While pruning in fall is ideal for some plants, for others, it could cause damage, eliminate a winter food source, or prevent flowering in the spring.
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Warning Signs That Your Plants Are Suffering From Cold Shock
If temperatures drop too suddenly, cold shock can occur in even the most cold-hardy plants. Here are some indications of cold shock and what to do about it.
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Making Your Home Safer Starts In The Yard: The Gardening Task That Can Keep Thieves Away
Certain gardening tasks eliminate hiding spots for would-be thieves. Learn how to improve the views and make your home less attractive to burglars.
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The 10 Best No-Mess Shade Plants To Add To Your Garden
A shady yard can still bloom with style. These hardy plants thrive with little cleanup, adding quiet color and structure beneath trees or along shaded borders.
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Mistakes Everyone Makes With Their New Aloe Vera Plant
Aloe vera is an easy-care plant, right? It's a succulent, after all. However, aloe maintenance can be surprisingly challenging for newbie growers to master.
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15 Perennial Plants That Grow Well In Gravel Landscapes
Gravel gardens are low-maintenance and water-wise, making them a popular choice. But it's important to plant perennials that can tolerate drier conditions.
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Why Your Lawn Mower Is Smoking (And How To Fix It)
Lawn mowers will smoke sometimes, and the cause is usually something benign you can fix on your own. Take note of the color of the smoke to diagnose the issue.
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Start Your Fall Rhododendron Tasks Now For Beautiful Spring Blooms
If you want your rhododendron to thrive come spring, be sure to tackle these three key tasks in the fall before the plant enters winter dormancy.
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The 32-Acre Idaho Garden HGTV Is Calling The Most Beautiful In The State
While Idaho's panhandle is praised for its gorgeous hiking trails and forests, the most beautiful garden in the state is located in Boise, according to HGTV.
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