Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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Free Stones For Landscaping: Best Places To Find Them
It’s fun to find sources for free stones and landscaping rocks. You may be surprised at who might thank you for taking them away for free.
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How Much Does A Rain Garden Cost?
Rain garden costs can be minimal or expensive, depending on your budget. They're a sustainable idea and worth every penny.
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Epiphyllum Plant Care: Tips For Growing Epiphyllum Cactus
Look into growing some of the ten species of epiphyllum, or orchid cactus. Find them in garden centers or online, and grow them in much the same way you’d grow an orchid.
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7 Mulching Mistakes To Avoid If You Want Healthier Plants
Mulching is one of the most important gardening jobs to add nutrients to plants, retain water in the soil, and keep down weeds. However, if you do it incorrectly it will do more harm than good. Discover the key mistakes to avoid – and how to fix them.
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How To Bring Your Lawn Back To Life – Your Essential Post-Winter Plan
Before winter fully surrenders to the glory of spring, make time to give your lawn some much-needed TLC. Follow our fool-proof plan and your grass will look lusher and healthier than ever before.
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Waterlogged Soil Fixes: What To Do About Wet Garden Soil
Waterlogged soil can quickly kill plants if it has become compacted or has a heavy amount of clay. Learn how to fix the situation with soil amendments and proper drainage.
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Grow A Beautiful Vegetable Garden That’s A Feast For The Eyes
In addition to being practical and useful, growing beautiful vegetable gardens that are stunning and aesthetically pleasing can enhance your garden space.
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Stumpery Garden Ideas: Turning Logs Into A Lovely Garden
If you have broken or felled tree stumps available, check out some garden stumpery ideas and create a charming shady corner of your yard or garden.
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7 Indoor Vine Plants That Are Stylish and So Easy To Grow
There’s nothing like indoor vine plants to change the vibe inside your home. Let them hang, trail along a surface, or even form a living indoor wall - a lovely way to bring the outdoors in.
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Gen Z Gardening Trend – Root Causes Of Their Love For Plants
Younger populations are increasingly interested in gardening. Millennial and Gen Z plants range from garden vegetables to houseplant parenting and beyond.
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How To Propagate Begonias The Right Way, According To Pros
Once you know how to propagate begonias you’ll never want to stop multiplying these beauties for houseplants or outdoor borders and beds.
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Syngonium (Arrowhead Plant): Complete Care & Growing Guide
The lovely arrowhead plant is commonly grown indoors, trailing from baskets or climbing a stake. Versatile and easy-to-grow, it’s great for indirect or low-light locations.
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Plant Hacks On TikTok That Are Actually Worth Trying
You may have come across a few plant hacks online and wondered how many are worth your time. We round up the key plant hacks on TikTok that are every bit as good as they claim to be…
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How To Love Your Plants: Easy Ways To Pamper Houseplants
Just as there are different kinds of love, there are different ways to cherish your houseplants. Our experts reveal how to love your plants in winter for years of harmony
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USDA Planting Zones: What Is My Growing Zone?
Understanding planting zones is not complicated. Learn how to find your zone on handy USDA maps and plan your garden accordingly.
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How Plants Grow: What Do Plants Need To Grow?
A basic knowledge of how plants grow helps us understand how to support their survival. Here's what gardeners need to know about how plants grow.
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How To Grow Periwinkle Or Vinca Minor
Periwinkle flowers can fill in as a pretty ground cover with bright purple-blue flowers, but it's important to be aware of the periwinkle’s invasive tendencies.
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6 Winter Blues-Beating Houseplants To Grow In The Cold Months
If the cold and dreary weather gets you down, try growing these 6 winter blues houseplants.
