Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best Care For Dogwood Trees For Charming Blooms And Bright Stems
Caring for dogwoods is easy and they require only a little maintenance to thrive. Learn how to care for this classic ornamental tree.
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4 Superfast Composting Methods: Turn Waste Into Garden Gold In 30 Days Or Less
Try the fastest composting methods to turbocharge your pile and transform kitchen scraps and garden waste into finished compost in just a few weeks.
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8 Self-Sowing Flowers That Will Grace Your Garden With Colorful Blooms Year After Year
Let nature take over and plant self-sowing flowers that will provide beautiful blooms for years to come – the perfect plants for a cottage garden design.
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What Is The Size Of An Azalea? Explore Different Varieties That Will Suit Every Garden
The size of azaleas can vary widely because they have been selectively bred for different landscape needs. Check out our picks for each size category.
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Ultimate Guide To Fertilizing Hydrangeas – For Incredible Blooms Every Year
Fertilizing hydrangeas doesn't have to be hard. Our garden experts demystify the topic and teach you everything you need to know about feeding your fave shrubs.
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New Ways To Use Classic Garden Plants – For A Modern Landscape With A Touch Of Nostalgia
The 'Nostalgia Gardening' trend uses classic garden plants in new ways to add interest to your landscape and harken back to gardens of the past. Old is new again!
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Essential Pansy Guide: How To Best Care For Pansies For Bounteous Blooms
Pansies are cheerful flowers and often the first pops of color in the spring. Explore how to care for pansies for the best blooms yet.
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Looking For Host Plants To Attract Butterflies? Try These 6 Plants For Butterfly Eggs
While it’s important to create a rich source of nectar for pollinators, it’s also critical to provide safe places to breed and grow. Try these plants for butterfly eggs to bring more pollinators to your yard
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7 Vegetables To Plant In April: Start Indoors Or Outside For A Bumper Summer Harvest
Achieve your growing ambitions with these best vegetables to plant in April – including cold-hardy crops to sow direct and tender varieties to start indoors
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Starting Seeds In Egg Cartons: How To DIY Seedling Trays For Free
Reusing egg cartons as seed-starting pots is cost-effective and offers a wealth of benefits for your plants. Get the best out of them with our expert guide.
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Never Use Homemade Compost Until It Passes This Simple Radish Test
The radish test is a foolproof trick for knowing whether your homemade compost is ready for planting – or if it could harm the health of your plants.
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Best Herbs To Plant With Tomatoes: 6 Perfect Companions For Better Flavor & Bigger Harvests
Certain herbs make excellent neighbors to tomatoes in the vegetable garden, repelling pests, keeping down weeds, and enhancing flavor. Try these top varieties.
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Complete Guide To Pruning Forsythia: Everything You Need To Know
The sight of a forsythia bush will put a smile on any gardener's face. It is one of the first signs that spring has arrived. Learn how to prune this beauty.
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Best Plants For Container Gardening: Try These 10 Easy Ornamental And Edible Options For Pots
Gardening with pots is a quick way to make more of smaller spaces – but which edibles and ornamentals are right? Here are some of the best plants for container gardening
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7 Summer-Blooming Bulbs To Plant In Early Spring: Don't Miss Months Of Glorious Flowers!
Get a head start on stunning summer blooms with these easy-to-plant bulbs – act early and you will enjoy vibrant flowers that last for months on end.
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Everything You Ever Needed To Know About How To Mow A Lawn
Mowing lawns properly is a requirement for healthy, vibrant turf and can be perfected with a few easy steps. Learn more about how to mow your lawn correctly.
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Companion Planting In A Square Foot Garden For More Yield
Small spaces inspire us to get creative. Companion planting a square-foot garden can maximize space and the compatible plants help each other grow.
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Learn About The Incredible Growth Rate Of Wisteria
Wisteria’s growth rate is simply astonishing. Fast-growing wisteria, as beautiful as it is, can cause major damage to surrounding structures. Plan carefully.
