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Recharge Your Soil Over Winter By Cover Cropping: 6 Green Manures To Plant In Fall
Cover cropping is not just for farming. Use this tried-and-tested technique in your vegetable garden or flower beds to enjoy richer, looser soil and fewer weeds.
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What Is A Florist Hydrangea? – Plus, Why You Shouldn’t Plant Them In Your Garden
They may look gorgeous, but is it worth your while trying to grow a florist hydrangea? While lovely in short-term displays, here’s why you should think carefully before you take one on
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9 Fun Things To Do With Pumpkins That Are Past Their Prime
Wondering what to do with your pumpkin after the Halloween fun is over? Learn what to do with your pumpkins when you are done decorating with them.
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8 Plants You Should Prune In October – Don't Miss The Fall Trimming Window
Prune these plants before the frost hits to avoid pests and diseases, and to ensure healthy growth and abundant blooms next year.
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Thanksgiving Cactus Care Guide: Grow Healthy Plants That Bloom Over The Holidays
Grow thriving Thanksgiving cactus plants that reliably rebloom, with this expert guide to creating the ideal growing conditions and solving common problems.
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Climate Change And Pests: Do Warmer Winters Mean More Pests?
Warmer climates can result in an increase of some pests and decrease of others, which isn’t always a good thing. Here's how to protect your garden.
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What Is A Water Wick? How To Use One To Keep Houseplants Hydrated While You’re Away
A water wick for plants will give you a worry-free break if you need to leave your plant babies for a while. It’s easy to set up and pretty much runs itself.
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7 Best Perennials To Divide In Fall: Clone Favorite Plants And Boost Bloom Rates
Divide these perennials in the fall for the best results and to enjoy new copies of your favorite plants in other areas of your garden.
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5 Plastic Products To Avoid In Your Garden – And How You Can Embrace Plastic Reduction
The less plastic we use, the healthier our planet will be. Here are some big plastic gardening products to avoid, plus some alternatives.
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Planting For Shade Containers: Choose and Maintain Effective Container Plants For Shade
Shady spots may seem like a gardening struggle, but you can grow gorgeous plants in pots. We reveal the best container plants for shade – and how to keep them at their best
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Beautiful Fall Blooming Shrubs: 7 Flowering Plants For Late Season Interest And Color
While some shrubs fill quiet corners with reliable green tones in autumn, others burst forth with warm, cheerful tones. Try these fall-blooming shrubs for late season hues
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Why So Many Gardeners Are Switching To Peat-Free Compost – And Why You Should, Too
There are plenty of alternatives to peat moss, like peat-free compost and coconut coir. Learn why peat moss has lost favor among gardeners, and make the change!
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Blue Flowers For Native Gardens: 7 Native Blue Flowers To Grow
Blue might not seem like the sort of color that crops up regularly in a native garden, but you’d be amazed! Here we round up the loveliest native blue flowers you can try
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My Yard Is A Fixer Upper – Here's How I’m Overhauling It With Minimal Effort
Content Editor Laura shares how she's overhauling her fixer upper yard with a low-lift, low-maintenance landscape design. Plus, easy tips you can try!
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How To Save Pepper Seeds To Grow In Next Year’s Garden
Learn how to save pepper seeds with these easy tips. Seed saving is a fun, sustainable way to have a bountiful harvest of peppers year after year.
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Overwinter Mums: Keep Chrysanthemums Coming Back Year After Year
Overwintering mums is possible with the right care. Learn how to winterize mums so you can have color in your fall garden every year.
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8 Flower Seeds To Sow In October For A Spectacular Garden Next Year
Sow the seeds of spring and summer flowers in fall, and enjoy months of beautiful vibrant blooms.
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Largest Hosta Plants You Can Grow: 6 Plantain Lily Whoppers
Go big or go home. Plant these giant hosta varieties to have the biggest garden on the block.
