13 Show-Stopping Dahlias For Your Summer Garden, Recommended By Our Professional Gardener
Dahlias are some of the boldest and largest blooms you can add to your garden, and these gorgeous, expert-recommended varieties are sure to impress.
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9 Flower Varieties Joanna Gaines Relies On For A Colorful Garden
HGTV star Joanna Gaines has named the flowers she relies on to bring vibrancy to her garden. Here are her top choices and what you need to know to plant them.
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How To Use Color Blocking To Design Gardens
Color blocking is a great technique to help you decide which foliage and flowers to plant in your garden. From just one color to all, it's sure to be dynamic.
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The Popular Garden Shrub You May Be Overwatering And How To Fix It
Watering is an essential task that keeps your plants thriving. But too much water can spell doom for certain plants, including this popular garden shrub.
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Old-Fashioned Ways To Revive Garden Soil (And How To Do It Today)
We all love a new garden hack from time to time, but it's hard to beat tried-and-true advice. Follow this expert's advice for ways to revive garden soil.
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15 Beautiful Flowering Shrubs That Grow Best In Morning Sun And Afternoon Shade
Morning sun and afternoon shade create the ideal lighting conditions that encourage photosynthesis but prevent wilting in these beautiful flowering shrubs.
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Enhance The Look Of Your Summer-Blooming Perennials With These 20 Companion Plants
As the weather warms, it's time to spruce up your perennial flower beds before the bloom. Add texture and interest to your garden with these floral companions.
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Fruiting Crabapples Are Low Maintenance, But This Downside Means A Bit Of Extra Care
These flowering trees put on a delightfully colorful display during blooming season, but there's an important factor to consider when planting crabapples.
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9 Easy To Grow Herbs That Can Take The Heat And Will Thrive All Summer Long
You can plant these nine low-maintenance herbs in your garden and watch them grow all summer long without worrying about the effects of heat.
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The Garden Color That's Tricky To Use But Beautiful When Done Correctly
A garden full of vibrant flowers is a joy to look at, though there's one color that's tricky to use. However, it looks beautiful when done correctly.
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Growing Fruit Trees From Seed Is More Complicated Than You Think. Here's Why
While munching on an apple, we've all wondered if the seeds could be used to grow our own orchard, but growing fruit trees is more complicated than you think.
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6 'Sad' Paint Colors To Avoid (& Alternatives That Won't Ruin The Mood)
A new coat of paint does wonders for revitalizing a space... If you don't use the wrong colors. Here are some to avoid, and their better alternatives.
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Blue Is A Beautiful Color To Have In The Garden. Here's How To Do It Right
Blue flowers can work with any garden aesthetic as long as you know which other plants to pair them with. Learn how to style blue blooms in your outdoor space.
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Which Container Annuals Offer The Best Value? 12 Top Picks From Our Professional Gardener.
Whether you're looking for annual plants for hanging baskets or patio containers, these picks offer great value with long-lasting blooms and vibrant colors.
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The Self-Pollinating Fruit Tree Variety That's Easy To Grow In A Container
You don't need an orchard to grow your own fruit. There are many types of fruit trees that can be grown in containers, including this self-pollinating tree.
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The Best Organic Fertilizers To Use In Spring For Your Lawn And Garden
If you're trying to set up your garden for springtime, check out these expert tips that will ensure healthy blooms and vegetables without using chemicals.
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How To Recreate The White Lotus Look For Your Home
The White Lotus might be a fictional hotel, but you can bring its design into the real world (without all the drama) by following these simple tips.
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14 Gorgeous Astilbes To Plant In Your Shade Garden This Spring, Recommended By Our Professional Gardener
Learn about some of the most stunning varieties of shade-loving astilbes to grow this spring from House Digest's professional gardener and orchardist.
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Can You Plant Supermarket Potatoes In The Spring? Our Professional Gardener Weighs In
If you've ever wondered if sprouting potaoes from the supermarket can be planted, wonder no more. House Digest's professional gardener, Peg Aloi, tells us all.
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The Heirloom Fruit Tree You Can Grow For A Unique Apple Variety
Looking to add more variety to your apple orchard? Learn about this popular heirloom tree from House Digest's professional gardener and orchardist, Peg Aloi.
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14 Fragrant Pastel Annuals To Give Your Containers A Touch Of Romance This Spring
Fragrant flowers are perfect anywhere in the garden, but when you grow them in containers, you can place them around your seating area to enjoy the aroma.
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11 Fruit Trees That Are Perfect To Espalier
Espaliered fruit trees aren't only beautiful, they're functional. Providing food for humans and wildlife, this growing method is perfect for small spaces.
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5 Fruit Tree And Shrub Combinations You Shouldn't Grow Too Close Together In Your Yard
Veggies aren't the only food you can grow on your own. But if you're going to grow fruit, avoid growing some of these tree and shrubs too close to each other.
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Important Early Spring Care Tips For Roses, From Our Professional Gardener
As spring arrives, your roses need a bit of love and care. Our professional gardener shares key maintenance tips to set your roses up for the growing season.
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Common Problems To Avoid When Growing Hollyhocks
Cottagecore fans will fall in love with hollyhock flowers, but they don't come without effort. Follow these tips to avoid some common problems with them.
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How The Color Wheel Can Help You Choose The Best Curtains For Your Space
Curtains can be a fabulous accent or even a statement piece in any room, and the color wheel can make choosing your perfect accouterment easier.
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9 Flowers To Grow From Seed That Attract Beneficial Insects To The Garden
As the name implies, beneficial insects are advantageous to have in any home garden. Attract them to yours by planting any one of these gorgeous flowers.
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