Forget Hostas: Here's An Annual Flower That Adds Color To Shaded Landscapes
Okay, it's technically a perennial, but when it's planted in the garden it's actually treated as an annual because its limited hardiness.
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Not Lavender Or Thyme: The Flowering Herb Pollinators Would Be Thrilled To Find In The Garden
Trying to attract more pollinators to your garden? There's one flowering herb that they love, and it happens to be cold-hardy and easy to grow.
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Fill Your Hanging Baskets With A Vibrant And Low-Maintenance Flower
Even if you forget to water it here and there, this flower will continue to show off in hanging baskets with bright trailing blooms in a range of colors.
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Neither Sage Nor Thyme: There's Another Summer-Blooming Herb Pollinators Love
There are several herbs that can attract various pollinators, but there's one in particular that a wide array of pollinating critters seem to flock to.
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Not Coleus, Not Impatiens: The Vibrant Annual Flower That's Great For A Pollinator Garden
If you're looking to add some more unique shapes to your pollinator garden, this pretty, bluish purple bloom is sure to help you shake things up.
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Fill Your Shaded Garden With Lavender And White Flowers With A Beautiful Perennial
Shady spaces can be tricky to grow in, especially if you're hoping for flowers, but this perennial is the perfect addition to any covered garden or patio.
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The Perfect Companion Flower For Dahlias That'll Suppress Weeds
Dahlias are pretty, but they look a little lonely given the amount of empty space that often forms around them. Fortunately, they have a good pal in this plant.
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The 8 Best Fragrant, Romantic Flowering Shrubs That Aren't Roses
If you want a gorgeous, flowering garden that feels like it's straight out of a romance novel, consider planting these sweet-smelling, stunning shrubs.
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The Perfect Companion Plant To Hide Peonies' Bare Legs And Make Their Flowers Pop
Show off your peonies' gorgeous blooms while hiding their leggy stems using this dense, low-growing perennial companion with attractive foliage and flowers.
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The Hosta Companion Flower That Looks Like Delicate Lace
Hostas have one problem, if you can call it that: they're all foliage. To balance all those leaves, you need a delicate floral companion that also loves shade.
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Ditch The Fertilizer: Compost This Popular Flower & Give Your Soil A Major Nutrient Boost
These attractive plants can make for especially good compost, helping to enrich your garden by giving your other plants some much-needed nutrients.
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The Native Flower That Brings Beautiful Color To Your Pollinator Garden
If you're looking for a uniquely shaped flower that will bring some height and color to your native garden, this bright red, round pick is perfect.
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The Companion Flower For Peonies That Bloom At The Same Time
Companion planting is a great way to create aesthetic variety and to help control weeds, pests, and nutrients, and this flower makes a perfect pal for peonies.
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Not Coleus, Not Impatiens: The Purple Flower That Looks Great In Shade Gardens
Shade gardens can be a wonderful refuge in the summer when things are hot and sunny, and one gorgeous flower is easy to maintain in these cool-down nooks.
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18 Best Perennials You Should Be Planting In July
July is past prime planting season, but these perennials can be added to your garden even as outdoor temperatures start to soar in the summer.
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28 Best Perennials You Should Be Growing Near Your Pool
Perennials have many benefits for pool gardens, with the biggest being that you only need to plant them once! Look for low-maintenance species for less work.
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Not Bee Balm, Not Fuchsia: The Violet-Blue Flower That Hummingbirds Can't Resist
If you're looking for another bloom that will draw more hummingbirds to your yard, then plant this ultra-bright, long-lasting and hardy perennial.
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Not Hostas: The Low-Maintenance Alternative That'll Add Texture To Your Shaded Garden
If you're looking for something other than common hostas to fill the shady areas in your outdoor space, consider this gorgeous colorful alternative.
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Skip Basil And Thyme: There's Another Herb Pollinators Are Thrilled To Find In The Garden
Popular basil and thyme do double-duty as culinary additions and pollinator plants, but there's an overlooked lemon-scented option that's just as useful.
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Not Lupine, Not Salvia: The Vibrant Purple Flower Hummingbirds Love
If you're looking for a hummingbird-attracting flower that's a bit more unique than the common recommendations, this penstemon cultivar might be for you.
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Not Hosta, Not Heuchera: The Compact Plant That Looks Great In Shaded Flower Beds
Shaded flower beds may make you feel that you have limited planting options. This flower can thrive in places with partial shade (and attract pollinators, too).
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Not Wishbone, Not Impatiens: The Vibrant Annual Flower That Looks Great In Summer Gardens
A vibrant summer annual brings months of color to gardens, but its biggest impact comes from long-lasting blooms, pollinators, and cut-flower appeal.
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14 Summer Flowers To Sprout From Seed For A Last-Minute Garden
Whether you're getting a late start on your summer planting or Mother Nature was unkind to you this spring, you can start these flower seeds now.
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Not Salvia, Not Zinnia: The Showy Flower That'll Have Hummingbirds Flocking To Your Yard
If you want to attract more hummingbirds and other pollinators to your garden without using salvia or zinnia, this lovely plant could be the perfect addition.
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16 Best Flowers To Start Planting In Pots In June
June is past peak season for planting, but if you're a bit late on your gardening tasks this year, there's still time to cultivate some pretty blooms.
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Not Chemicals: Keep Pests Away From Daylilies Using Herbs
Despite being pretty hardy, daylilies aren't immune to common garden pests like aphids and deer. Repel them with a herb that looks as pretty as it smells.
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5 Blooming Succulents You Probably Didn't Realize Existed
While there are a handful of blooming succulents you're likely already familiar with, these less common options are sure to be conversation starters.
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