The Beautiful Flower That Makes The Perfect Companion For Tomatoes
Among the many plants suited for tomatoes, one flower stands out with unique benefits, adding beauty, resilience, and balance to any thriving garden.
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Stories By Hannah Rainey
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Why Some Flowers Attract Bees While Others Attract Hummingbirds
Bees and hummingbirds both love nectar, but there are different reasons each of these pollinators are drawn to various plants in your garden.
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Bad Pollen Allergy? Try Growing These Pollenless Sunflower Varieties
Pollenless sunflowers will help allergy sufferers to stay sneeze-free, and they'll mean you can avoid unsightly piles of yellow dust beneath your cut bouquets.
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Add Height To Your Garden With A Fast-Growing Climbing Flower That's Great For Containers
From porches to patios, this vibrant climber transforms any spot with rapid vertical growth, striking blooms, and surprising flexibility for small gardens.
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Read This Before Trying To Grow Lavender In Shady Areas
Lavender loves the sun, but can it grow in the shade? Explore factors like variety, soil, and climate that affect its growth before planting in low-light areas.
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It's A Huge Mistake To Prune In Direct Sun: Here's Why
Pruning is essential for healthy growth, but timing matters. Find out why avoiding midday cuts helps protect plants and encourages strong recovery.
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Add Privacy To Your Yard With One Fast-Growing Tree That Thrives With Little Care
Add year-round privacy to your yard with a fast-growing evergreen that thrives in cool climates, needs little upkeep, and doubles as a natural wildlife shelter.
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Why You Should Always Provide Aster Flowers With Stakes
Support asters, a late-blooming perennial, in your garden with simple techniques that keep their vibrant flowers upright and thriving for pollinators.
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The Stunning Late-Blooming Flower That'll Return To Your Garden On Its Own Each Year
Extend the beauty of your garden with a resilient late-season bloomer that will add color and fragrance when many other flowers are starting to fade away.
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How Often You Should Really Be Watering An Aloe Vera Plant
Wondering how often to water your indoor aloe vera plant? Following this schedule and monitoring the seasons will foster optimal plant health.
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The Very Best Shrubs To Plant With Hydrangeas As A Companion
Looking for the perfect plant to pair with your hydrangeas? This timeless shrub brings elegance, structure, and surprising support to your garden.
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The Popular Tree You Shouldn't Grow Near Your House (& What To Plant Instead)
These popular trees may be majestic, but their thirsty roots can damage pipes, pools, or even foundations. Here's how to get the beauty without the risk.
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The Colorful Ground Cover That Thrives In Morning Sun And Afternoon Shade
Finding ground cover that thrives in partial sun improves its growth. If you have an area with morning sun and afternoon shade, try this colorful ground cover.
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The Delicious Herb That'll Help The Eggplant In Your Vegetable Garden Thrive
This herb pairs as perfectly with eggplant in the garden as it does in the kitchen. It repels insects that can plague eggplants, including pesky flea beetles.
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How To Easily Grow Lavender For An Endless Supply Of Dazzling Purple Flowers
Lavender is such a gorgeous plant to have in your garden with its stunning purple flowers, and it's not that difficult to grow -- when you know how.
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The Fast-Growing Flower You Can Plant In July To Enjoy Gorgeous Blooms Into Fall
Is your summer garden looking parched? Not many blooms survive under the sweltering summer sun, but this flowering plant will bring effortless color until fall.
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The Two Herbs That Help Lemon Verbena Thrive
Companion planting is an excellent way to help lemon verbena plants thrive in your garden. These are two of the herbs you should add first.
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The Flowering Shrubs That Benefit From A Bit Of Epsom Salt In The Garden
Epsom salt is good for more than soaking sore muscles in the tub. Find out how you can use it in the garden to boost your nutrient-deficient perennial shrubs.
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The Popular Watering Hack You Should Never Use On Succulents
Succulents add a unique look to your garden, but they also have unique watering needs. Find out which popular watering hack isn't compatible with succulents.
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Sage Or Salvia? What's The Difference, And Which Variety Is Right For You?
One is a culinary staple, while the other conjures up images of gardens. But what's the real difference between sage and salvia, and which should you choose?
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The Benefits Of A Quick Rinse For Your Garden
Heavy rain from a storm isn't always enough to give the items of your garden what they need. That's where the benefits of rinsing it yourself come in handy.
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The Easy Mulching Trick That Will Help The Creeping Thyme In Your Garden Thrive
The healthier your creeping thyme is, the more beautiful — and with the right type of mulch, your creeping thyme will stay healthier than ever.
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Why Your Monstera Leaves Don't Have Splits
Monstera's trademark is its large, split leaves. If your plant isn't forming these natural fenestrations, it could be because of a few different causes.
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The Gorgeous Yellow Rose Variety That Thrives When Grown In A Container
Rose bushes are likely to be large and in charge in your yard, but this specific variety can give you a smaller pop of yellow color in a container.
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The Fast-Growing Flower That Thrives In Shade And Is Perfect For Beginner Gardeners
It can be hard to find low-maintenance flowers that will thrive without a ton of sunlight, but this popular and colorful option checks all of the boxes.
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The Cape Honeysuckle Variety That's Perfect For Containers
If you're a fan of cape honeysuckle but want a more limited way to grow the fast-spreading plant, this variety is perfect for growing in containers.
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Why Smart Gardeners Are Planting Lovage Next To Their Tomatoes
Companion planting has many benefits, and growing lovage next to your tomato plants could be the smartest pairing in your garden. Here's why.
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