Skip The Coffee Grounds: Use This Overlooked Scrap To Trap Snails
If you find your garden overrun by snails, this natural trap will allow you to round them up overnight. This method relies on a leafy scrap snails love.
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Not Basil: The Popular, Sweet-Smelling Herb That Pollinators Love
If you're looking to attract pollinators to your garden, this well-known, fragrant, and easy-to-grow herb is one of the best picks for the job.
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Not Basil, Not Cilantro: The Herb With Flowers That Makes A Gorgeous Light Blue Ground Cover
While many herbs have scent and flowers, they're not all suitable as ground covers. This woody Mediterranean herb sprawls across the driest, sunniest spots.
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Not Honeysuckle Or Mandevilla: The Shrub Hummingbirds Love That Looks Good On Retaining Walls
This hummingbird-attracting shrub is compact enough not to disturb retaining walls, yet has a spreading habit that will make the wall much more attractive.
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Not Zinnia, Not Honeysuckle: The Fresh-Smelling Flower Pollinators Love
In addition to attracting pollinators, this small, low-maintenance perennial is also drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. In the wild, it grows on slopes.
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How To Repel Ants From Your Yard And Garden Using Herbs They Can't Stand
Many favorite garden herbs have strong smells that humans love, but ants can’t stand, making them great natural repellents — here’s what to know.
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The Native Flower That Brings Beautiful Color To Your Pollinator Garden
If you're looking for a uniquely shaped flower that will bring some height and color to your native garden, this bright red, round pick is perfect.
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'Drama And Intrigue:' The Kale Variety You Should Grow For Both Beauty And Abundant Harvests
Gardeners searching for plants that perform double duty may be overlooking a striking variety that offers both visual impact and kitchen value.
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The Beautiful Companion Flower For Peonies That'll Suppress Weeds
This fragrant perennial with coveted flowers makes the perfect groundcover for peonies, as it blooms just before them and its thick leaves suppress weeds.
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Repel Slugs From The Garden With A Textured Plant They Can't Stand
Are your beds or dim garden corners plagued by slimy slugs? Plant this shade-loving perennial with large fuzzy leaves in troubled spots to deter them for good.
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Not Egg Shells Or Coffee Grounds: The Overlooked Scrap To Add To Compost
If you're making your own compost, this kitchen scrap is an excellent addition to the pile, adding carbon while helping other ingredients to break down.
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What To Do If You Find Silverfish In Your Clothes
Silverfish are a particularly creepy and destructive pest that can ruin your best clothes, and if you find one, there are likely many more. So, what do you do?
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The Pretty Pink Clematis Variety That Can Grow Against Shrubs And Trees
This newer clematis variety blooms all summer long, providing pretty pink flowers that add visual interest to trees or shrubs without taking over.
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Skip Hydrangeas: The Alternative That'll Look Beautiful All Year Long
This evergreen flowering shrub keeps its leaves through winter and reblooms from spring to fall, making it a colorful hydrangea alternative.
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The Hosta Companion Plant That Creates A Fragrant And Lush Look
Hostas are perhaps the first plant that comes to mind when you think of a shade garden, but to really make the space pop, consider adding this companion.
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Plant This Hydrangea Lookalike For More Butterflies, Pollinators, And Shade In Your Yard
Hydrangeas are beautiful, especially during their blooming season, but they're not popular with pollinators. Get the same look with this resilient shrub.
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The Drought-Tolerant Plant With Velvety Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds In Summer & Fall
You and your local hummingbirds can enjoy vibrant, fascinating plants even if you live in a drought-prone area. This Australian native is a great example.
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The Pungent Root Vegetable That Could Be The Solution To Repelling Pests In Your Garden
If you're trying to protect your potatoes or fruit trees, this flavorful root vegetable has a smell that pests can't stand. Plant it nearby to ward them off.
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The Fast-Growing Compact Tomato You Can Plant In A Pot That Thrives In The Sun
If you're looking for big tomato flavor, but you don't have a large space for a row of toms, this compact cultivar produces loads of slicing fruits quickly.
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Not Hostas: The Striking Plant That's Great For Shaded Flower Beds
If you have shaded flower beds but aren't sold on hostas, consider this striking, variegated cultivar of another popular shade-loving ground cover.
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The Simplest Way To Get Rid Of Crabgrass Is Also The Cheapest
Eliminating crabgrass can be a struggle, but with this method, you can get the job done without having to spend any money or rely on harsh chemicals.
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Plant This Ornamental Shrub For Delicious Berries & A Yard Full Of Pollinators
This shrub is the perfect addition to a pollinator garden thanks to its early-season blooms, bird-attracting fruits, and easy-growing nature.
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Why Are My Lilac Leaves Turning Yellow?
Yellowing leaves on your lilac shrub can be alarming, and there are many possible reasons it could be happening. Here, we break down the common causes.
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The Perennial Grass With Gorgeous Feathery Foliage That Tolerates Infertile Soil
Native grasses add year-round interest to gardens. It's quite the bonus if you find a species that will grow in even the most inhospitable spots in your yard.
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What To Do If There Are Holes On Your Hosta Leaves
Holes in your hosta's leaves aren't just unsightly signs of damage — they can also cause the eventual death of the plant if they're severe enough.
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Plant This Fresh, Citrusy Herb Once And It'll Return To Your Garden On Its Own Each Year
As long as you live in USDA zones 3 to 7 and follow routine maintenance tasks, this citrusy herb will reliably return to your garden season after season.
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The Perennial Shrub Perfect For Borders That's Deer-Resistant & Attracts Butterflies
This shrub is a perfect choice for borders. Its sweet fragrance and abundant nectar attract butterflies and other pollinators, but deer won't come near it.
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