The One Thing You Should Always Check Before Using Straw Mulch In Your Garden
Straw mulch is great for gardens. It locks in moisture, smothers weeds, and feeds plants. But it might also cause one of the problems you're using it to combat.
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Plant This Stunning Blue Flower In December For Bountiful Blooms In Summer
December may not seem like an ideal time to start your garden. However, there is a gorgeous blue flower that will thrive in summer if you plant in winter.
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8 Types Of Planters That Can Survive Outdoors In The Winter
Keeping your plants in the wrong kind of planter can spell disaster in the winter months. These types, however, should be able to withstand the colder weather.
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The Vase Placement Mistake That's Shortening The Life Of Your Cut Flowers
Many people overlook location when trying to find ways to keep cut flowers fresh. This vase placement mistake is all too common and will shorten flowers' life.
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8 New Plants Coming To Garden Centers Next Year You'll Want To Add To Your Yard
If you're planning your garden for next year, you might want to find out what stunning new plant varieties garden centers will showcase in 2026.
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Forget Poinsettias: This Long-Blooming Flower Brings A Splash Of Color Year After Year
Poinsettias have certainly earned a reputation as a gorgeous winter plant, but this beautiful flower requires less work and can bloom multiple times.
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Two Simple Ways To Test Your Soil Before Planting
These DIY tests uncover your soil's texture and drainage rate. Then you'll know which plants will grow best in your garden and if you need to amend the soil.
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10 Plants That Aren't Worth The Trouble Of Overwintering
Overwintering perennials lets you replant them in the spring. Some plants are easy, while others require more work than they're worth or are easy to buy again.
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10 Spring Flowers You Can Start Growing Indoors In December
In December, spring flowers are often the last thing on your mind. But despite the chill, many early bloomers can be started indoors as seeds with enough light.
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Do Flowering Aster Plants Come Back Every Year? Here's How To Keep Them Growing
There are many varieties of asters, so you may be confused if yours are perennials, or simply here for a season. Discover the tricks to make them last.
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Glued Flowers Are Showing Up On Succulents: Here's Why You Should Avoid Them
Those colorful “blooms” on store-bought succulents can seriously damage the plant. Here's how to know if the flowers are fake — and how to safely remove them.
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Gardener Shares Before-And-After Photos Of Garden Transformation: This Is The Way.
A rocky clearing in Nova Scotia was transformed into a pollinator's heaven, and Reddit users had plenty to say about it after the gardener shared images.
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Keep Bird Of Paradise Happy & Healthy For Spring With These Overwintering Tips
Bird of paradise is one of the most beautiful blooms in any garden, but they're not built for cold weather. Here's how to handle them during the winter.
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23 Gorgeous Tulip Varieties You Can Still Plant Until December, Selected By Our Pro Gardener
You can still plant some gorgeous tulip bulbs in your garden in December for the most amazing array of colorful blooms in spring, according to our Pro Gardener.
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How To Force Amaryllis Flower To Bloom In The Winter
Amaryllis boast enormous blooms in vibrant shades, making them lovely for festive décor. They also happen to be one of the easiest winter bulbs to force.
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Turn Dollar Tree Punch Bowls Into A Glowing Garden Feature With This Easy DIY
Dollar Tree holds a wealth of DIY-ready items. This particular project uses plastic bowls to create a luminary planter worthy of lighting your porch or patio.
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Gardeners In Warmer Climates Can Plant This Flower And Enjoy Its Blooms Almost All Year
This gorgeous type of flower has over 100 species and countless cultivars, and if you live in a warm climate, it can even bloom during the winter months.
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Turn Leggy Hydrangeas Back Into The Garden Stunner They Are With These Tips
Do you have sparse and spindly hydrangeas? Find out how the seasons and a simple pair of shears can ensure full, lush blooms for your flowering shrubs.
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The Common Watering Mistake You're Making With Your Peace Lily
Peace lilies are generally easy houseplants to care for, but if you make this watering mistake, you'll probably notice their leaf tips turning brown.
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How To Embrace A Rewilding Landscape In Your Own Yard
Rewilded gardens are popular with homeowners wanting to protect native flora and fauna. Start small, and soon you'll have a thriving wildlife-friendly backyard.
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The Perennial To Plant In November For Golden Blooms & More Pollinators In Summer
Come November, many plants are done growing for the season. Plant this perennial in late fall, however, and receive golden blooms and pollinators in summer.
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12 Bulbs You Can Still Plant In Winter To Kick-Start A Gorgeous Spring Garden
As long as your garden soil hasn't yet frozen solid, there are bulbs you can still plant for blooms come springtime. Check out these 12 gorgeous options.
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19 Best Winter Plants For Patio Privacy
Many of us like to enjoy our patios year-round, but if you want to keep some privacy, make sure you have some of these vines, shrubs, and trees around.
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11 Gorgeous November-Blooming Flowers You'll Wish You Planted Sooner
As the temperatures drop, you should expect to see fewer blooms in your garden, but there are a few tough flowers that will bloom through November.
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The Perennial You Should Plant In November For Bigger, Stronger Blooms In The Summer
If you're already dreaming about a garden filled with flowers after winter is over, there's one striking plant you'll want to add to your garden in November.
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What To Do With Rose Bushes After The First Frost To Protect Them From Winter Damage
Once the first winter freeze has hit, you will want to take protective measures to keep your rose plants safe through the rest of winter. Here's where to start.
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How To Grow And Care For Aloe Vera Plants Outdoors
Aloe vera plants can thrive in outdoor gardens once they have the right growing conditions like warmth, protection for harsh sunlight, and well-draining soil.
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