11 Unexpected Bathroom Items You Could Be Repurposing In Your Garden
Are you completing a full bathroom reno or swapping out dated fixtures? Many surprising items can be repurposed as garden planters, frost protection, and more.
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Key Watering Tips You're Missing For Bigger, Healthier Tomatoes
How you water your tomato plants affects their health and fruit production. From watering based on soil type to time of day, here's what you need to know.
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9 Care Tips That Will Help Your Cast Iron Plant Flourish
A cast iron plant is great for growing indoors. To make sure yours flourishes and looks its best, learn these watering, repotting, lighting tips and more.
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11 Possible Reasons Your Tomato Plants Are Wilting
If your tomato plants are wilting, there are some common reasons why, and they involve everything from soil moisture to fungal diseases and pests.
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12 Mistakes To Avoid When Growing Garden Favorite Hostas
Hostas aren't hard to grow, but mistakes like bad watering practices and accidentally triggering pests and resource competition can mar those pretty leaves.
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Keep Your Perennials Blooming Longer With These Must-Know Tips And Tricks
The last thing you want is for your perennials' blooms to be short-lived, but tips related to pruning, soil pH, proper watering, and more can all prevent that.
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Avoid Growing Snake Plants Unless You're Ready For These 10 Downsides
Snake plants may not be as easy going as you thought, as their sensitivity to light, water, soil conditions, and more can bring on a range of issues.
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All The Ways To Prevent Birds From Eating Grass Seed
If you're growing a lawn, the last thing you want is birds eating the seeds before your lawn can even germinate. Here are simple ways to keep the birds away.
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How To Grow & Care For Mexican Hat Flowers For An Eye-Catching Garden
Mexican hat flowers are gorgeous, fast-growing wildflowers that add color and playfulness to a garden. If you want to grow them, here's what you need to know.
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How To Settle In Your New Tropical Plant So It Doesn't Just Survive, But Thrive
So you just bought a tropical houseplant. Before you go full steam ahead, it's important to acclimate it to the new environment, so it can truly thrive.
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10 Flowers That Aren't Worth Growing From Seed
While we're always here to support an aspiring gardener, some flowers aren't worth growing from seed. Here's why, along with some alternatives to grow instead.
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10 Reasons To Reconsider Growing The Popular Ground Cover English Ivy
English ivy may give you that quintessential whimsical look, but is it worth it? As it turns out, it can be harmful to your plants, house, and your health.
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12 Perennial Plants That Will Bring Timeless Beauty To The Garden For Years
Want a sea of flowers and foliage that you don't need to replant? These long-lived perennials will endure for many years to come, some even lasting decades!
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10 Surefire Ways To Bring Your Dying Tomato Plants Back To Life
If any of your tomato plants are dying, all hope is not lost (at least not yet!). Try one of these revitalizing methods to bring your plant back to life.
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Valuable Glass Items You Should Be Looking For At Thrift Stores And Estate Sales
You can find all kinds of unique items while shopping thrift stores or estate sales. These potentially valuable glass items can be awesome purchases.
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Kitchen Scraps You Can Reuse In The Garden As A Natural Fertilizer
Before you purchase fertilizer at the store, look to your kitchen for food scraps that can act as a natural fertilizer replacement. Here are our top picks.
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11 Tips To Prevent Mold From Invading Your Houseplants
Mold has a sneaky way of popping up in unexpected places, including your houseplants. Thankfully, preventing its growth isn't too difficult to do — here's how.
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Essential Tips For Taking Care Of A Japanese Maple (Especially In The Hot Summer)
Hot temperatures and low humidity can stress out Japanese maple trees, so here are some tips to keep them healthy and strong all summer long.
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12 Natural Landscape Edging Ideas To Elevate Your Yard
Edging keeps things neat and tidy in your yard, and if you want it to stay on theme with your garden being au naturale, check out these natural edging ideas.
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Reuse These 8 Common Household Items To Make Your Garden A Pollinator Haven
Do you want to attract more pollinators to your garden? These simple projects use household items to create bee- and bird-friendly features.
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9 Foolproof Ways To Bring Your Dying Christmas Cactus Back To Life
If you're at your wits' end wondering how to save a wilting, sad Christmas cactus, here are some some foolproof ways to bring yours back to life.
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Essential Tips For Watering Your Vegetable Garden Efficiently
Vegetables need water to grow, but the correct watering regimen is often more nuanced than just giving them a good soak. Follow these tips for the most success.
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Plants You Should Never Keep On A Shelf By A Sunny Window
You may think it best to keep all houseplants by a sunny window, but that's not always the case. These plants are actually better suited for a different spot.
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The Best Places To Store Seeds (And Ones You Should Absolutely Avoid)
Keeping seeds properly stored for the dormant season ensures that you'll have bountiful crops the following season. Here are our top tips for seed storage.
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9 Problems With Bleeding Heart Flowers To Watch Out For
If you're growing bleeding heart flowers, look out for these common problems. If you spot any of them, don't worry — we break down the remedies, too.
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Spring Garden Prepping Mistakes You'll Want To Avoid
Once the weather gets warm, it's tempting to head out to the garden and get prepping. However, there are several key mistakes you'll want to learn about first.
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10 Common Issues You Should Know About Before Growing Basil
Growing your own basil lets you always have the fragrant herb on hand. But before you embark on your basil-growing journey, get to know these common problems.
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