Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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Get Savvy About Spider Breeds: 8 Green, Variegated And Curly Types Of Spider Plants
You may think you know what a spider plant looks like – but there’s a lot more variety than you think! We present some spectacular and striking types of spider plants
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Hardscaping Ideas To Make A Garden Look Old: 5 Ways To Make Your Yard Look Centuries Older
There are a few ways to make a garden look lived in, but some planting ideas can take time – here, we round up key hardscaping ideas to make a garden look old
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Shade Tolerant Wildflowers – Growing Wildflowers In Shade
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Starting Seeds Indoors Made Easy: Plant Now For More Flowers And Better Crops
Begin your gardening journey for the season ahead by starting flower and vegetable seeds indoors. Plant early for the longest possible growing window.
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Want Amaryllis But Not Red? Try These 8 White Amaryllis Varieties For The Ultimate Elegance
You’re probably familiar with the crisp red blooms of the traditional amaryllis – but if you feel like something more unusual and elegant, why not try white amaryllis?
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How To Protect Wood Floors From Potted Plants: Keep Floors And Other Wooden Surfaces Safe
We love having plants around us, but it’s important to take care of wooden surfaces. Here’s how to how to protect wood floors from potted plants, as well as tables and other surfaces
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How And When To Transplant Lilies, According To Experts
Lilies tend to naturalize in the garden and unlike some other bulb plants, they don't go dormant. Learn how to transplant and divide them.
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Keep Grocery Store Herbs Thriving Indoors For Months With These 3 Simple Tips
Enjoy fresh, aromatic harvests year-round by turning store-bought herbs into long-lasting indoor plants.
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Vermicomposting Guide: How To Make Amazing Organic Compost With Worms
Harnessing the power of worms is the secret to creating the most nutritious compost imaginable. Try vermicomposting to turn food waste into garden gold.
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Don’t Know What To Do With Old Plant Pots? 5 Ways To Give Old Pots A New Lease Of Life
Mountains of empty pots clogging up your shed or greenhouse? These nifty creative and sustainable ideas on what to do with old plant pots can help you give yours fresh purpose in the garden…
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Growing A Pitcher Plant Indoors: Complete Care Guide
Clean up your room's environment growing a pitcher plant indoors as a houseplant! Learn the dos and don'ts.
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Ditch The Gym: 5 Gardening Activities That Give A Better Workout
Skip grueling workouts at the gym and get fit in your garden! These gardening activities will give you a better workout while growing something amazing.
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Plants To Propagate In Winter: 6 Of The Best Options For Cultivating Winter Cuttings
We usually associate propagation with spring, but there are a few plants you can grow from cuttings in cold months. We round up the best plants to propagate in winter
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9 Expert Gardening Techniques You Should Master in 2025 To Raise Your Growing Game
Make a New Year resolution to grow your best-ever plants and master next-level gardening techniques that will turn you into an expert in no time.
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How To Keep Mature Landscaping Looking Its Best – Expert Tips For Established Gardens
Does your property have mature landscaping and a garden that's come of age? Learn some tip for keeping it looking its best.
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8 Plants To Prune In January: Brave The Cold For A Better Garden
Discover which plants to prune in the dead of winter to help your garden shape up for a glorious spring and summer.
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What's The Best Music For Plants? Discover How Music Can Help Your Garden Grow
If they grow better with music, make sure to choose the best music for your plants. Turns out they have specific tastes.
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7 Vegetables To Plant In January: Delicious Organic Crops To Kickstart Your Growing Year
Discover the best vegetable seeds to start in January – to banish winter blues and begin a new ritual of growing and harvesting the tastiest, healthiest crops.
