Give The Cottagecore Trend A Darker Feel With This Easy-To-Incorporate Approach
Cottagecore has taken over our feeds, but if you're not a fan of the pastel, breezy palette of this aesthetic, consider trying out a moodier alternative.
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Stories By Jessica Steinhoff
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The Fast-Growing Lavender Alternative That Is The Perfect Border Plant For Sunny Gardens
If you love lavender but live in a climate that's too hot for it, consider growing a similarly eye-pleasing plant in its place. Here's a promising option.
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What Not To Plant Near Dahlias If You Want Big Blooms
Dahlias add large, colorful blooms to your garden if grown in ideal conditions, which include keeping them away from certain other flowers and plants.
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The Natural Fertilizer That'll Help Your Rosemary Thrive Is Already In Your Kitchen
Give your rosemary plants a boost with this hack. This kitchen ingredient makes a nutritious meal for plants as well as people. Here's how to add it.
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The Companion Plant That Can Help Keep Slugs Away From Your Lettuce
Slugs find your garden lettuce tantalizing. However, planting this herb nearby can help repel these critters and reduce any damage to your lettuce.
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Encourage More Blooms On Your Lavender Plants With One Simple Addition To The Soil
Lavender plants will reward you with plentiful blooms if you keep them happy. Encourage this with an easy soil additive you might already have on hand.
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These Plants Are A Secret Weapon For Encouraging Hummingbirds To Nest In Your Yard
If you want hummingbirds to nest in your yard, you need to invest in plants that will make them feel safe to do so. Here are some great options.
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The Best Type Of Soil For Growing Healthy Garden Tomatoes
If you want to grow great garden tomatoes, then you need to make soil selection a major priority. Here's what these plants need to truly thrive.
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The Fiery Red Wildflower That Will Make Your Landscape Pop And Bring Hummingbirds To Your Yard
Hummingbirds are drawn to reddish flowers, as they tend to have an ample nectar supply. Try growing this uniquely shaped red wildflower to attract hummingbirds.
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How To Pick The Sweetest Watermelon From Your Garden
Determining if your home-grown watermelon is ready to harvest can be difficult, but this simple method will guarantee that your timing is perfect.
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The Simple Trick That Encourages New Growth For Fuller Plants
Achieve fuller houseplants with this simple trick that encourages them to put out new growth. It requires nothing but a knife and a bit of patience.
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Attract Hummingbirds With A Flowering Ground Cover They Love
Your garden can be a hotspot for hummingbirds thanks to this lovely blooming ground cover that also has a variety of other environmental benefits.
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The Low-Maintenance Herb You'll Want To Surround Your Growing Tomato Plants With
Having healthy tomatoes isn't entirely about frequent watering and good soil. Help your tomatoes thrive by surrounding them with this low-maintenance herb.
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Avoid These Fertilizers If You Want Your Carrots To Grow Right
You can grow crunchy, sweet carrots in your own backyard, but you should know a common pitfall. Try to avoid these fertilizers if you want your carrots to grow.
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Companion Plants That Highlight The Unique Color Of Ponysfoot Ground Covering
Ponysfoot is a gorgeous kind of ground cover to add to your yard -- and there are a few companion plants you should consider planting alongside it.
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Don't Throw Out An Old Pair Of Tongs, Try This Hack To Up Your Gardening Game Instead
Don’t throw away that old pair of tongs; instead, try this handy hack that can elevate a simple kitchen tool to a valuable ally in your gardening game.
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One Of The Best Basil Companion Plants Is A Common, Fast-Growing Flowering Stunner
There are plenty of upsides to growing basil, but it may fall prey to hungry pests. Fortunately, there's a colorful companion plant that can help it thrive.
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The Classic Garden Veggie That Loves Being Planted Near Basil
Basil isn't just a useful herb in the kitchen. There are plenty of vegetables that get a boost from basil, but this classic veggie loves being planted near it.
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The Unlikely Item That Can Save Your Plant Liners From Drying Out
When you put your heart and soul into your garden, the last thing you want is your plant liners drying out. But there's an unlikely item that can save them.
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Reuse An Empty Toilet Paper Tube To Start Growing Juicy Strawberries In Your Garden
Are you a strawberry lover looking for a cheap and nifty way to grow this fruit in your garden? The solution could be sitting in your bathroom.
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The Hardy Plum Tree That You Can Grow In Colder Climates
The bitter cold winters you find in some parts of the U.S. can prove too harsh for some plants. However, this plum tree variety will be right at home.
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Grab An Empty Toilet Paper Roll And Watch What Culinary Gem You Can Grow
The first thing that comes to your mind when someone mentions toilet paper rolls might not be food. However, they can help you grow something pretty tasty.
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Planting These Two Aromatic Herbs Together Is A Gardening Mistake You'll Regret
When you're planning out your garden for the year, there are some plants that make great companions and some that can actually harm others around them.
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Think Twice Before Trying To Grow A Peach Tree From A Pit
There are plenty of produce items that can be used as a starting point for your own gardening, but peaches might present more challenges than they're worth.
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The Soil-Enriching Plant You'll Want To Grow Next To Cilantro In Your Garden
The soil-enriching plant you’ll want to grow next to cilantro not only improves soil health but also enhances cilantro's growth, making it an ideal companion.
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How To Spot And Treat A Common Elephant Ear Plant Disease
If you're an elephant ear plant lover, or someone looking to get one for the first time, knowing the warning signs of diseases can be vital information.
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A Basic Solo Cup Is All You Need To Kickstart Your Pepper Garden On A Budget
Instead of transplanting pepper plants from tiny seed cell trays to pots and then to your garden, start growing them in Solo cups.
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