Set Your Herb Garden Up For Success With One Addition To The Soil
A landscaping material commonly used on paths and driveways also happens to be the best addition to herb garden soil for growing bushier, more flavorful plants.
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Frost, Freeze, And Hard Freeze: How They're Different & Why It Matters For Your Garden
It may not seem like there's much of a difference, but knowing the effects of a frost, freeze, and hard freeze on your garden can help you prepare accordingly.
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Cold-Hardy Ground Covers To Plant For Winter That Aren't Evergreens
We know that evergreens are often used in the landscape for winter interest, but you aren't limited to just those plants. Here are some unique options.
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The Invasive Cedar Tree Variety You Don't Want To See In Your Yard
Cedar trees are known for their durable, evergreen beauty, but this variety’s unchecked spread should make you think twice about having it in your yard.
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Ranking 9 Holiday Dish Sets That Recently Hit The Shelves At Costco
Costco delivers a great balance of affordability and quality on dishware, and festive shoppers will be glad to know that various holiday designs are available.
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How To Remove Japanese Stiltgrass Weeds From Your Yard
If Japanese stiltgrass is threatening to take over your yard, here are some effective methods you can use to get rid of this highly invasive weed.
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The Pest To Watch Out For In Your Yard This Fall That Delivers A Nasty Bite
This pest delivers a venomous bite that causes burning sensations. It may be hiding in shade trees in your yard before falling onto your clothing.
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If This Pink Perennial Shows Up In Your Yard, Yank It—it's An Invasive Weed
The delicate foliage and pretty pink flowers of this shrub may convince you it's a welcome addition to the garden, but it should be removed immediately.
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The Clear Sign The Pumpkins In Your Garden Are Ready To Harvest
Harvesting a pumpkin at the right maturity can mean the difference between eating it or not. There's one key sign you shouldn't look for: listen for it instead.
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21 Underrated Perennials That'll Effortlessly Transform Patchy Garden Areas
Of course you want a full, lush lawn and landscape, but some spots are harder to fill than others. Consider one (or some!) of these perennials to fill the gaps.
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A Beautiful Climbing Perennial That Should Never Be Planted With Your Edibles
Want to add some permanent color to your veggie patch? The flowers bring in pollinators. Just make sure you avoid this popular and pretty yet problematic vine.
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The 21 Best Fragrant Plants To Include In Your Butterfly Garden
A butterfly garden is truly a special, magical space, and it's not difficult to grow one in your own yard. You just need the right collection of plants.
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When Is The Best Month To Plant Perennials? The Answer Is Surprisingly Simple
When the warm days of spring arrive, garden centers are packed full of plants just ready to go in the ground, but is this the best time to plant perennials?
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16 Long-Blooming Native Plants To Brighten Your Garden
If you want some stunning flowering plants to grow, so that you can enjoy their colorful blooms for longer, here are a few native species you can consider.
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The Hardy Ground Cover That'll Carpet Your Garden With Stunning Flowers
This cultivar of a popular ground cover will make your garden look like it's covered in gorgeous snow in the spring. Plus, it's tough and drought-tolerant.
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28 Stunning Annual Flowers That Will Flourish In A Shady Yard
If you're struggling to fill bare spots in your shady landscape, these beautiful annual flowers will provide color and texture in full to partial shade.
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Sun Or Shade? Here's The Best Place To Plant Mums In Your Garden
Garden mums are a huge hit in the fall months, but how do you set these plants up for success in your yard when choosing between sun and shade?
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Growing This Beautiful Tubular Flower Has A Toxic Downside
This vibrant flower you may be considering growing comes with a major drawback: it’s highly toxic. Here’s what gardeners need to know to grow it safely.
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The Colorful Perennial You Can Plant Now For A Fall & Spring Full Of Stunning Blooms
This perennial's tubular flowers will fill your yard with warm fall colors if you plant it now. Come spring, the blooms will return to grace your yard.
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Grow This Pretty Pink Perennial With Fast-Growing Ivy For A Cozy Garden Feel
Create even more impact on a foliage-covered wall or fence of ivy by adding a plant with similar environmental preferences that produces stunning flowers.
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30 Shade Perennial Flowers That Thrive In Zone 6
USDA Hardiness Zone 6 spans from coast to coast, covering the temperate parts of the nation and offering great growing conditions for many shade perennials.
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Why You Should Be Growing This Beautiful Flower Under Your Fruit Trees
If you have fruit trees in your yard, you may already know that they are susceptible to certain issues, including pests. Plant this flower to help protect them.
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The Right Time To Prune A Cherry Tree For The Sweetest Harvest
Knowing when in the year to prune your cherry tree is a vital orchard skill that isn't just about abundant fruit; it also ensures a healthy, well-shaped shrub.
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15 Flowers That Can Add Color To Your Beds Well Into Winter
If you want to start seeing beautiful colors in your beds even in the colder seasons, here are 15 flowers you can plant that'll bloom through winter.
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The Stunning Perennial That'll Keep Hummingbirds Coming To Your Yard Through Fall
Looking to attract hummingbirds? Ditch the hanging nectar feeders and plant this natural food source with tubular blooms your avian friends will love instead.
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The 15 Best Plants To Grow In Partial Shade To Transform Your Yard And Garden
Are you tired of looking at those bare, boring spaces in the partially shaded areas in your yard? These plants can take your space from dull to dramatic.
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The Popular Gorgeous Flower You May Want To Avoid Growing In Your Garden
These beautiful flowering shrubs require a lot of attention and upkeep, making them a challenging plant for even the most experienced of gardeners.
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