Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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Digging Into Different No-Till Gardening Methods – Which One Is Right For You?
No-till gardening methods are trending, and for good reasons. Do yourself and the Earth a favor by learning some easy alternatives to tilling garden soil.
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When Do Peonies Bloom And For How Long? Identify When Peonies Are In Season
We are delighted when peonies are in season. Watching their buds explode into large, blousy flowers and fill the garden with color is a special time of year.
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Cottage Garden Plants For Shade: Add Whimsy To Quiet Corners
A sunny garden often has shady corners. If you’re looking for cottage garden plants for shade, there are some beauties that will thrive in those spots.
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Fancy A Bolder Homegrown Brew? Try These 6 Unusual Plants For Making Tea
It’s exciting to try some unusual plants for making tea. Enjoy these unusual tea flavors, and try some for their medicinal qualities.
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Petunias: Complete Plant Care And Growing Guide
With loads of trumpet or funnel-shaped blooms, prolific petunias are a favorite bedding plant due to their low-maintenance nature and cheerful colors.
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7 Evergreen Climbing Vines – For Surfaces That Look Good Year-Round
Grow beautiful climbing vines to make a feature of walls, fences, and pergolas. This selection of evergreen climbing plants will add interest to every season.
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How To Grow Jasmine On A Trellis: Tips For Training Jasmine
If you grow this fragrant vine, train it to grow on a jasmine trellis to keep it happy, healthy and doing what it does best - climbing and blooming.
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How To Grow And Care For Dusty Miller In The Garden
Dusty miller has silvery-gray foliage that’s wooly and soft, and adds a lacy, distinctive touch to any bed, border or garden.
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7 Best Trailing Plants For Hanging Baskets – Create A Delightful Summer Display
Hanging baskets are a staple of the summer patio. Use these plants to create trailing masterpieces that add beauty and elegance to your outdoor space.
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Chamomile In Containers: Growing Chamomile In Pots
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How Long Do Orchids Live? And How To Extend Their Lifespan
When well cared for, orchids can prove a long-term investment. Discover the lifespan of popular species, and how to prolong your enjoyment of your plant.
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6 Best Flowering Plants For Privacy – Grow A Beautiful Backyard Oasis
Create secluded, peaceful garden areas by screening with flowering plants that offer privacy in addition to colorful, fragrant blooms.
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Azalea Cuttings For an Infinite Number of Plants
Taking azalea cuttings to grow new azalea bushes is so easy. Fill your garden with new plants from your favorite azalea at no cost!
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What Keeps Jasmine Plant From Flowering and What You Can Do
If your jasmine plant is not flowering you’re missing out on the best thing about it. Check your growing conditions and get that plant blooming again!
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6 Ancient Crops You Should Grow Today – To Boost Health & Sustainability
With a history spanning thousands of years, ancient crops have many benefits, being nutrient-dense, packed with flavor, and resistant to climate change.
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How To Prune Pothos For A Bigger, Bushier Plant
If you own one of these popular vining houseplants, knowing how to prune pothos will keep it bushier, healthier and more attractive.
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Pollinator Garden Certification Guide: Turn Your Yard Into An Official Pollinator Preserve
You can get a pollinator garden certification by making your yard or garden a safe haven for pollinators with food, water and shelter.
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How Often Do Orchids Bloom? And How To Encourage More Frequent Flowers
If you're impatiently waiting for your orchid to rebloom, it pays to understand its natural flowering cycle. Discover common bloom times, and how to increase frequency.
