Special Gardens
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Better Greenhouse Cooling: 5 Ways To Keep Plants Happy in the Height Of Summer
Is your greenhouse or glasshouse feeling the heat? We round up the best greenhouse cooling methods you can apply to keep your plants happy as they grow
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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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Spilled Flower Pot Ideas to Add a Touch of Whimsy to Your Garden
Want something different in your container garden? Break the mould (and maybe even some pots) with this spilled flower pot design.
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Best Sound Barrier Plants To Block The Noise From Busy Roads
Enjoy a little more peace and quiet by using plants as sound barriers around your home for noise-blocking the din of traffic.
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7 Best Trailing Plants For Hanging Baskets – Create A Delightful Summer Display
Hanging baskets are a staple of the summer patio. Use these plants to create trailing masterpieces that add beauty and elegance to your outdoor space.
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Foodscaping Ideas For Containers – How To Try Edible Landscaping In Even The Smallest Spaces
Grow edibles and ornamentals together even if you don't have a big garden. Try foodscaping in containers this year!
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10 Beautiful Window Box Ideas For Flowers And Edibles
Plant a window box to boost growing space and curb appeal. From romantic, abundant flowers to a mini kitchen garden, these designs will bring your home's exterior to life.
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Crops for Urban Growing: 8 Edible Plants For Urban Gardens
Urban edible gardening lets your yard do double duty of beauty and practicality. Have fun combining edible plants with ornamentals.
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Shade-Loving Plants for Sunlight-Deficient Spots
A shady area on your property is an opportunity to grow an oasis of shade-loving plants.
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Full Sun Plants For Rain Gardens
Dear Earth hero: Go ahead and build a full sun rain garden. There are plenty of rain garden plants that will help capture and filter pollutants.
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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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Best Fruits And Vegetables To Grow In Hanging Baskets
Want to grow edibles but looking to make a splash? Try hanging baskets!
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How To Grow All Your Vegetables In A 5-Gallon Bucket
Ever heard of a bucket garden? Lots of gardeners with limited space have great success growing vegetables in 5-gallon buckets on a balcony, porch, deck, or lanai.
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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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Sprouting Carrot Tops With Kids
One of the easiest plants for a young gardener to grow, carrot tops make pretty houseplants for a sunny window and their fernlike foliage is beautiful in an outdoor container garden. Read more here.
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Bioswale Vs. Rain Garden - Know The Difference
Bioswales are an ingenious and environmentally friendly way to deal with water runoff. But they're not quite rain gardens. Learn more here.
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Australian Plants To Include In Your ‘Down Under’ Garden
Many lovely and unusual Australian flowers, trees and plants can grow in dry, warm locations.
