Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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8 Native Shade Plants To Brighten Up Your Garden
If you have dark gloomy corners in your garden or yard, plant some native shade plants to brighten and liven up the space.
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Do You Have Boxwood Leafminer? Identify and Remove This Boxwood Pest
The boxwood leafminer can do major damage to boxwood shrubs and can even prove fatal to plants. Find out how to maintain plant health for better plants.
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Do Raised Garden Beds Need Drainage?
Before building or buying garden beds, consider how raised garden bed drainage can make a difference for your soil and plants.
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How To Propagate Ivy – Best Methods For Success
Learn how to propagate ivy and pot up a lovely houseplant. Learning how to propagate English ivy is super-easy, since it forms roots so quickly.
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Leaf Spot Diseases, Their Causes & How To Fix Them
Are you worried about leaf spot disease on your plants? Relax. Leaf spots on plants rarely cause any serious damage and are fairly easy to manage.
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Heat-Stressed Lawn Care: 5 Tips To Ensure Your Grass Survives The Summer
A lawn in summer heat is usually a brown lawn, but that doesn’t mean it has to be unhealthy or that it can’t rebound. Read on for tips.
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How To Safely Grow Lupines In The Garden Near Edible Plants
Is the tall and lovely lupine edible when planted near vegetables? Maybe not - learn what kind of lupine you’re planting to avoid the toxic varieties.
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Does Your Tree Have Douglas Fir Tussock Moth? How To Tackle This Evergreen Pest
If your gorgeous Douglas fir is looking sickly or defoliated, there’s one pest you’d better check for, and fast! We show you how to tackle the Douglas fir tussock moth
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Are Peonies Poisonous For Cats? How Peony Lovers Can Keep Pets Safe
Cats love plants that are interesting and fragrant, but are peonies poisonous for cats? Put some space between your feline and your peonies to keep them safe.
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Maximize A Greenhouse In Summer: Easy Ways To Get More From Indoor Spaces
Greenhouses aren't just for cold weather. Even in summer, your plants will appreciate the protection and optimal growing conditions.
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How To Revive An Orchid: 5 Ways To Bring It Back To Life
Don't give up on your ailing orchid – follow these expert tips to get it thriving and blooming once again.
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7 Low-Maintenance Plants For Front Yards – Boost Curb Appeal with Minimal Effort
Good landscaping is essential for creating curb appeal, but it doesn’t have to require a professional. These plants provide great visuals with little maintenance.
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Vinegar For Garden Use: Making Homemade Vinegar Rooting Hormone
Using apple cider vinegar as a rooting hormone is a safe and natural way to weaken the outer coating of seeds, making for faster germination.
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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.
