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10 Destructive Rose Pests To Look Out For – Plus Natural Treatments For An Organic Garden
Beware these common rose pests and learn about natural ways to control them without harming the biodiversity of your garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Essential Ground Cover Plants: 10 Options To Try For A Gorgeous, Low-Maintenance Garden
You might be thinking ground cover has a fairly forgettable place in your garden, just filling in the gaps – well, think again! These 10 ground cover plants are practical and pretty
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Bottlebrush Buckeye: How To Grow A Native Bottlebrush Buckeye Shrub
A lovely addition to any landscape, the bottlebrush buckeye bush is native to North America and loved by pollinators.
By Teo Spengler
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Meet Geogenanthus Ciliatus – The Rare, Otherworldly Houseplant Coveted By Collectors
Prized for its rich, glossy foliage, Geogenanthus ciliatus is a trending easy-care houseplant that has growers clambering to add it to their collection.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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22 Plants To Propagate From Cuttings In August – And How To Ensure They Thrive
Discover the top plants to take semi-ripe or softwood cuttings from in August, and grow your garden for free with these easy-to-propagate favorites.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Plant A Peach Seed To Grow Your Very Own Tree From Seed
While they may not look or taste just like the originals, it is possible to grow peaches from seed pits. If you're interested in growing peaches from seed, then the following article will help with that.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Does Baking Soda Kill Weeds? What You Need To Know About This DIY Herbicide
The internet is full of gardening remedies for weeds, but the question remains: Does baking soda kill weeds? Find out what’s true.
By Amy Grant
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14 Small Front Yard Landscaping Ideas With Huge Curb Appeal
Transform your small front yard into a charming oasis with design ideas that maximize space, enhance curb appeal, and bring nature closer to your doorstep.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Get More From Blooming Perennials: 12 of the Best Perennial Flowers For Years Of Color
There are some flowering perennials you will quickly want to see again and again in your garden. Here are a dozen of the best perennial flowers to grow for years of dazzling blooms
By Tonya Barnett
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Complete Date Palm Tree Care Guide: Essentials For Planting And Cultivating Date Palms
Majestic and sweeping, palm trees add high impact to suitable gardens – but how easy are they to grow? Here’s your essential guide to date palm tree care
By Teo Spengler
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Secrets To Watering Foxglove Plants: Give Your Digitalis A Good Drink
You may not think that watering foxglove plants makes much difference to the health of these easy-going cottage garden plants, but think again. Here’s how to hydrate for happy foxgloves
By Tonya Barnett
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10 Perennials To Cut Back In August For A Late Flush Of Flowers
Trim, chop, or deadhead these flowering perennial plants this month, and they will reward you with one last burst of color to take you to fall.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Native Alternatives To Invasive Plants: 8 Safe Garden Beauties
These beautiful native alternatives to invasive plants not only look better than non-native species but are better for your local ecosystem, too!
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Use Drip Irrigation For Raised Beds To Grow More With Less
Install a drip irrigation system directly into your raised bed to keep plants lush while saving on water.
By Teo Spengler
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15 Herb Garden Planter Ideas – To Grow An Aromatic Banquet On Your Patio
Go big on flavor with an edible container garden filled with delicious, fragrant herbs. Discover beautiful planter ideas to suit every space, style, and budget.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Create A Vibrant Wildlife Oasis With These 6 Native Flowering Shrubs For Pollinators
Growing native flowering shrubs for pollinators gives your garden added wildlife appeal as well as multi-seasonal visual interest. Try these stunning sustainable shrubs for bees and butterflies
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Antidepressant Microbes In Soil: How Dirt Makes You Happy
Soil microbes have been found to have similar effects to antidepressants. Learn to make yourself happier and healthier through gardening.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Top 10 Cucumber Plant Problems – And How To Fix Them Fast
Discover the most common problems when growing cucumbers and learn effective solutions to keep your plants happy, healthy, and productive all season long.
By Bonnie L. Grant