Tips For Sowing Late-Season Fall Vegetables
Even after the summer growing season ends, gardeners can still sow veggies, like kale or carrots, in late-season gardens. Here's our expert's tips for doing so.
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The Best Pumpkin Varieties To Grow If You're A Fall Baker
If the scent of freshly-baked pumpkin pie is a familiar sensation in your fall kitchen, you might want to learn which pumpkin varieties are the best for baking.
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17 Stunning Fast-Growing Flowers That Thrive In Sandy Soil
If you garden with sandy soil, you can grow a whole range of gorgeous flowering perennials and annuals that adore this type of growing environment.
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12 Perennial Plants To Avoid Pruning In The Fall At All Costs
Pruning is necessary for many perennials as they begin to fade, but these plants could be damaged by the process or even die as a result of the cooler weather.
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17 Of The Worst Invasive Plants To Avoid At All Costs
Invasive plants can be beautiful, but they can also be nearly impossible to control and wreck local ecosystems. These are the species you should avoid.
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15 Easy-To-Grow Herbs That Help Keep Pests Out Of Your Tomato Garden
Growing tomatoes in your garden can be immensely rewarding as long as you keep away those pests that will threaten your crop by planting some aromatic herbs.
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15 Easy-To-Grow Herbs That Can Help Keep Pests Away From Your Yard And Garden
Using chemicals and inhumane deterrents isn't the only way to ward off pests. Certain plants, especially those with strong fragrances, can keep them away, too.
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13 Beautiful Perennials That Hummingbirds Love
Perennial plants come back every year, and choosing types with flowers that hummingbirds adore will ensure these feathered friends also make repeat visits.
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Care Tips For Your Potato Plants In Late Summer For A Bountiful Fall Harvest, From Our Pro Gardener
While some potatoes are ready to harvest in late summer, most still need a few more weeks of care before they're ready in the fall. Here's what to focus on.
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Caring For Bearded Irises In Late Summer: Expert Tips From Our Professional Gardener
If you want beautiful blooms from your bearded irises in the spring, these late summer maintenance tasks are key. Luckily, they're not difficult to do.
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12 Shade-Loving Plant Combos That Make Woodland Borders Glow
For a woodland border consider these plant combinations. These offer plenty of contrast and have similar growing conditions, including thriving in shade.
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11 Fast-Growing Herbs That Can Help Control Rabbits In Your Garden
Need to deter those pesky rabbits quickly? Try planting strongly scented herbs that are offensive to a bunny's sense of smell, and keep your veggies pest-free.
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11 Wall Color Palettes To Give Your Home A Warm Retro Vibe
Retro interiors are cozy, and while much of this is due to nostalgia, it's also the result of warm paint shades. Consider these palettes to get the same feel.
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13 Plants You Shouldn't Surround With Gravel
Although gravel is considered a great mulching material in certain applications, there are many flowering plants and shrubs that don't benefit from its use.
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Is Gravel Mulch A Good Choice For Your Rose Garden? Here's What To Know
While gravel mulch is becoming increasingly popular as a low-maintenance option, there are plenty of reasons why using it around roses may not be ideal.
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The 17 Best Flowers That Will Thrive In Window Boxes
Flourishing flowers in a window box can add real curb appeal to a home. Consider these top picks for window boxes from House Digest's garden expert, Peg Aloi.
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13 Striking Varieties Of Coral Bells You Could Be Growing In Your Garden
Coral bells are the low-maintenance perennials that add color to the yard without showy flowers. These plants come in many varieties with brightly hued foliage.
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12 Flowers You Should Deadhead In July For More Beautiful Blooms And Lasting Color
Pruning is vital for both the health and overall aesthetics of your garden, so deadhead these flowers in July to add more beauty and color to your space.
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16 Colorful Coneflowers To Attract Pollinators And Birds, Suggested By Our Professional Gardener
Coneflowers are among the most popular, low-maintenance flowers. Try any one of these colorful options in your garden that are sure to attract birds and bees.
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For Healthy Container Annuals, Be Sure To Do This First
Annuals are great for adding color to a patio or decked area in containers, but there's one vital step you shouldn't skip to ensure your plants stay healthy.
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8 Finicky Tomato Varieties That Aren't Worth Growing In Your Garden
Depending on where you live, tomatoes can either be a low-maintenance plant or problematic. If you're looking for easy varieties, you might want to skip these.
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Your Garden Borders Are More Of A Statement Piece Than You Think
Don't overlook your borders. These spaces are ideal garden spots for exploring design options that can make a statement or express the style of the gardener.
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17 Self-Seeding Flowers That Effortlessly Fill Your Yard With Color
Self-seeding flowers are the ultimate low-maintenance plants for a garden that looks colorful but requires minimal effort. Check out these gorgeous options.
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Why Your Astilbes Aren't Flourishing, And Tips To Help Them Thrive, From Our Professional Gardener
Are you astilbes looking a little worse for the wear? Our professional gardener has some helpful tips that will help bring them back to life.
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11 Popular Perennials That Aren't Worth Planting, No Matter How Pretty They Are
These perennials may charm you with their looks, but there are good reasons not to plant them in your yard. Find out what they are, and what to plant instead.
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What You Should Never Do With Daffodils After They Stop Blooming
Daffodils are a bright sign of spring, but as their blooms start to fade, there's something you should avoid doing in order to ensure they come back next year.
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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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