The Fast-Growing Plant That Can Handle The Heat And Makes Any Garden More Unique
This hybridized succulent is fast-growing with many fascinating and diverse forms and colorways. Its various cultivars thrive in hot climates.
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Stories By Annette Hird
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The Worst Places To Plant Tomatoes In Your Garden If You Want A Bountiful Harvest
You can't beat the tasty reward provided by tomato plants, but to get a healthy harvest, avoid planting these delicious veggies in these areas.
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What To Do If Your Clivia's Leaves Start Drooping
Clivias are generally low-maintenance plants that don't deal with a ton of pest issues, so if you're seeing drooping leaves, it's likely for one of two reasons.
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The Stunning Self-Seeding Flower That'll Fill Your Garden Beds With Striking Blooms
If you have a sunny spot, or one in partial shade with moist soil, this woodland plant may be the perfect addition with its delicate foliage and blooms.
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Add Much Needed Privacy To Your Porch With A Trellis And Jasmine
Are you tired of folks peering into your porch? Thankfully, you can add some much needed privacy to your outdoor space with a trellis and jasmine.
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The Easy Way To Avoid Damaging Plants When Mulching Your Garden
Using mulch can enhance your garden, but applying it without damaging your plants requires careful techniques. Use this easy method to protect your greenery.
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Summer Heat Won't Bother This Hummingbird-Magnet Plant With Long-Lasting Blooms
If you're struggling to grow suitable plants for the summer, this hummingbird-magnet with long-lasting blooms won't be bothered by the heat.
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The Best Lilac Varieties That Can Be Grown In Pots
Looking to enhance your patio or balcony? Discover the best lilac varieties that thrive in pots, offering beautiful blooms and a delightful fragrance.
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12 Popular Vegetables That Don't Need Frequent Watering To Thrive In The Garden
Looking for some low-maintenance edibles you can grow in your garden? Some vegetables can tolerate drought, and some even prefer dry growing conditions.
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The Blue Flowering Plant You Can Easily Grow From Seed In Cooler Spring Weather
Growing flowers from seed is both easy to do and cost-effective. Consider purchasing this one blue flowering plant to grow in cooler spring weather.
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Limit Weed Growth Under Spring Favorite Cosmos With A Whimsical Ground Cover
You may be concerned about weed growth under your cosmos. But you can limit it with a whimsical ground cover that could be just what your garden needs.
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The Garden Hardy Flower That's A Better Replacement For Geraniums
Finding a robust replacement for geraniums in your garden doesn't mean compromising on beauty. Instead, embrace this low-maintenance flower for vibrant colors.
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Utilizing Raised Beds Brings Order To An Otherwise Chaotic Cottage Garden
Wild, natural plant growth is what gives a cottage garden its charm, but they can feel chaotic at times. Raised beds allow the rich mix of plants with order.
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The Herb That Can Help Ward Off Citrus Tree Pests
Are you sick of pests ruining your citrus tree and all the hard work you put into your garden? Thankfully, there's a herb that can help ward them off.
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The Gorgeous Flowering Plant That Adds Color & Privacy To Your Space
Filling your garden with lush, beautiful plants is one of the best ways to add more privacy to your outdoor space, and this flowering option fits the bill.
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Places To Avoid Planting Dahlias For Better Blooms And Growth
Dahlias have large, stunning blooms, but you'll only get to see your plants at their best if you ensure they're planted in the correct conditions.
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The Low-Growing Shrub That You Can Grow As A Ground Cover In Dry Areas
If you have a particularly dry patch in the yard where most plants struggle, consider growing this drought-tolerant, low-growing shrub as a ground cover.
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The Colorful Low-Maintenance Perennial That Will Thrive In Your Poor & Rocky Soil
Most plants have a hard time flourishing in rocky soils that lack an abundance of nutrients. This flowering low-maintenance perennial bucks the trend.
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The Fast-Growing Spring Flower You Aren't Likely To See At A Garden Center And What To Do Instead
The next time you go looking for plants in a garden center, there's a fast-growing spring flower that you aren't likely to see. Here's what to do instead.
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8 Cheerful Yellow Flowers You Should Grow To Attract Hummingbirds And Pollinators
Attracting hummingbirds and pollinators doesn't have to be difficult. Instead, grow these 8 cheerful yellow flowers that support for wildlife in your garden.
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Avoid Growing These 12 Plants In Raised Garden Beds At All Costs
There are lots of vegetables, flowers, and herbs that grow well in raised beds, but there are a few that are better grown elsewhere in your garden.
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The Low-Maintenance Perennial With Beautiful Blooms That Belongs In Your Container Garden
If you're a fan of gorgeous container gardens (and who isn't?!), we have a flower that will make a stunning addition to your collection of blooms.
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The Right Way To Harvest Daffodils For A Stunning Flower Arrangement
Daffodils are a gorgeous spring flower that you may want to add to your home flower vases. Here's how to harvest them the right way for the best arrangments.
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Plant This Fast-Growing Beautiful Blue Flower In Spring & Attract Fritillary Butterflies
If you want your yard to be a magnet for pollinators, and the majestic fritillary butterflies in particular, plant this quick-growing perennial flower.
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The Deer-Resistant Plant That Thrives In A Shady Corner Of Your Yard
This shrub features gorgeous year-round color in the form of fall and winter berries. It does well in shady conditions and won't be bothered by deer.
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A Stunning, Fly-Repellent Plant You Never Thought To Grow Indoors
Nobody wants to see flies hovering around their home, but what if you could repel these pests with a stunning plant you never thought to grow indoors?
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Can You Grow A Silver Falls Plant Indoors?
Silver falls plants are a popular choice as a drought-tolerant ground cover or ornamental plant in outdoor settings, but can you bring them inside?
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