Add Instant Privacy With This Fast-Growing Shrub That Smells Amazing
This shrub grows thick with tall, pink blooms, all the while acting as a privacy hedge that can also keep out noise. Plus, it's pretty low on maintenance.
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Stories By Ashley Ndebele
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Prevent Patchy Grass And Keep Your Lawn Looking Great With One Simple Solution
Patchy grass is often caused by a lack of sufficient sunlight in certain areas. Luckily, there's a simple solution to the problem — and you can do it yourself.
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This Fast-Growing Purple Flower Gives Fall Blooms But Could Take Over Gardens
This flower features pretty purple flowers, but it can be aggressive and is invasive in a few states. Here's where to remove it and how to keep it in check.
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The Easy Way To Encourage Fruits On Your Tomato Plant To Turn Red
As we creep near the end of the growing season, you may notice the tomatoes on your plants aren't ripening. Here's how to give them the nudge they need.
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One Of The Best Options For Ground Cover That Can Actually Handle Foot Traffic
If you're looking for a hardy ground cover that's also almost maintenance-free and doesn't mind a bit of foot traffic, here's one you might want to try.
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The Fast-Growing Shrub With Stunning Color In The Fall That Birds & Pollinators Love
This fast-growing shrub features white flowers and green leaves that turn to shades of red, yellow, and orange in the fall for a beautiful display.
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The Huge Privacy Shrub You Can Completely Neglect
Dual-purpose privacy shrubs add greenery to your landscaping while blocking nosy neighbors. Find out which option is also incredibly hardy and low-maintenance.
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The Popular Herb You Can Still Plant In Fall (And The Best Way To Do It)
Gardeners in warmer regions might be interested to know that there's one popular herb that can be planted in the fall, but it can also be grown in pots indoors.
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Revive Your Lawn With A Grass Seed That's Great For Filling In Patchy Holes
There's no greater eyesore than a lush, green lawn dotted with bald, patchy spots. Discover which grass seed blend will have holes filled in a matter of days.
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The Simple Tomato Gardening Tip You Need To Help Stop Blight Before It Starts
Tomato blight is one of the most common problems with growing tomatoes, causing dark spots on the leaves, stems, and fruit. Here's how to help to prevent it.
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The Baking Ingredient That Can Boost The Soil Of Your Acidity-Loving Plants
As a temporary soil amendment, this ingredient can lower the pH level of your soil, helping to boost the development of plants that prefer acidic conditions.
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Why Fermenting Tomato Seeds Is A Great Idea For A Successful Harvest
Ever tried to plant tomato seeds fresh out of the fruit? They likely failed. That's because you're missing a vital step in your tomato seed preparation process.
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The Last-Ditch Method To Try That Can Turn Your Green Tomato Plants Red
When the first winter frost is on the horizon, but you still have loads of green tomatoes, there's one trick you can try to save your harvest.
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Which Material Is Best For Your Plant Pots, Ceramic Or Plastic?
Ceramic and plastic are common plant pot materials with big differences. Learn how each type retains moisture and how well it holds up in different areas.
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The Fast-Growing Cucumber Variety You Should Plant For A Tasty Harvest In No Time
If you want to grow your own cucumbers quickly, try planting this variety — it matures in under two months. Here are the best practices for growing it.
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The Easy Way To Attract Pollinators To Your Yard Using An Affordable Gardening Essential
A garden without pollinators is unlikely to thrive. Entice them to visit your garden with a free product that's probably sitting in an old planter right now.
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Don't Toss Broken Terracotta Pots - Reuse Them For An Adorable Garden Hack
Terracotta pots are notorious for cracking or shattering as they age. Instead of throwing them away, use them to decorate and define areas of your backyard.
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The Best Way To Remove Stains From Your Quartz Countertops
Quartz countertops are hardy and pretty, but they're also prone to staining. Clean them with a gentle solution you might already have in your bathroom cabinet.
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The Unlikely Type Of Fertilizer That Can Help Your Container Hostas Thrive
Unlike garden-planted hostas, container hostas require extra nutrients to keep them happy and thriving. This surprising fertilizer is a great match.
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The Simple Kitchen Ingredient That Can Freshen Up Stained Plastic Food Containers
Tomato sauce and other colorful foods can quickly stain plastic containers, but you may just as quickly refresh them with a soak in this common kitchen staple.
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Timing Is Everything For Pruning Hydrangeas — Here's How To Avoid A Gardening Mistake
Should you prune hydrangeas after blooming or wait until spring to protect next season's flowers. Understanding hydrangea varieties helps ensure vibrant blooms.
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The Fast-Growing Flowering Perennial That Makes The Perfect Filler Plant
Looking for a pop of color and fragrance in a bare area? Try this fast-growing perennial, which spreads neatly through rhizomes and attracts pollinators.
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Here's What Really Happens To Plants That Don't Get Sold At The Store
Have you ever noticed trolleys full of seemingly discarded plants at your local store and wondered what's going to happen to them?
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Blood Meal Vs. Bone Meal Fertilizer: What's The Difference? (& When To Use Each)
Both blood meal and bone meal fertilizer are excellent amendments to garden soil. However, they add different nutrients that benefit specific plant types.
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The Kitchen Ingredient That Can Help Fight Against Lawn Fungus
Lawn fungus leaves grass discolored, patchy, and dry. However, this household staple can slow the growth of fungus attacking the blades and restore the lawn.
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Grow The Best Tomato Plants With This Easy Hack Hiding In Your Medicine Cabinet
The product you reach for when you have aches and pains is the same thing you can use to boost the defenses of your tomato plants. Find out how this hack works.
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This Vinegar Cleaning Hack Is The Perfect Solution To Gross Outdoor Garbage Cans
Outdoor garbage cans are a breeding ground for bacteria and odors, often housing maggots and other pests. However, this vinegar solution curbs those problems.
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