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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
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The Benefits Of Pinching Herbs: Why It Matters And How To Do It Right
Frequently pinching herbs back encourages a healthier, bushier growing habit. It doesn't work for every type of herb, but most will benefit from it.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Quick and Easy Ideas For Backyard Landscaping: 10 Simple Shortcuts To Backyard Beauty
Backyard beauty doesn’t have to be a hassle. Try these easy ideas for backyard landscaping to bring a quick burst of ingenuity to the smallest spaces
By Tonya Barnett
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Don’t Trim These Plants Before Fall: 7 Plants You Should Not Prune In Summer
High summer is synonymous with deadheads and straggly growth, so it’s tempting to reach for the cutters. But here are the plants you should not prune in summer – and why
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Complete Weeding Guide For Gardeners – How To Get Rid Of Unwanted Weeds
Learn effective methods of weed control.
By Teo Spengler
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Types of Kalanchoe: 8 Easygoing Kalanchoe Varieties For Every Plant Lover
If your only experience of kalanchoes is the conventional flowering plant type, then prepare to be amazed. We round up eight kalanchoe varieties for every living space
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Why You Should Try A Raised Garden Bed With A Trellis – Plus, Beautiful Design Ideas
Adding a trellis to your raised garden bed expands your growing space by leaps and bounds. Raise your raised bed to new heights!
By Amy Grant
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Herbicide Carryover In Compost - Can Herbicide Stay In Hay?
Understanding herbicide carryover in compost, manure, hay and other soil amendments is crucial, especially if gardening organically is important to you.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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10 Small Patio Ideas That Will Make A Big Impact
Turn your small patio into a private oasis that functions as a true room outdoors. These versatile ideas will bring you closer to nature and make the most of the space.
By Melanie Griffiths
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How To Grow Watermelon For Tasty Fruit All Summer Long
Learn how to grow delicious watermelon this summer!
By Teo Spengler
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8 Inexpensive Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Ideas To Save You Water And Money
Conserving water is becoming more important. There are many methods of inexpensive drought-tolerant landscaping that can help our environment.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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8 Flowers To Plant In August – For Dazzling Blooms Next Spring And Summer
Start sowing flower seeds in August to fill your garden with robust and beautiful blooms next year.
By Melanie Griffiths
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Cheap Patio Paver Ideas For An Inexpensive Backyard Oasis
Learn about some cheap patio paver ideas to transform a bit of outdoor space into a convenient courtyard or outdoor living area. Use your imagination.
By Bonnie L. Grant