Special Gardens
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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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Clever Vertical Vegetable Garden Ideas For Small Spaces – 7 Ways To Save Space
Short on garden space? Learn some vegetable garden ideas for small spaces that are fun and easy.
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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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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. It takes several interactions within the plant’s chemistry and growing environment to kindle the magic of growth and optimal health.
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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.
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Simple (And Cheap) Plastic Tote Greenhouse For Seed Starting
A plastic tote greenhouse is the easiest way to extend the growing season. Learn how to turn an old tote into a mini greenhouse that's perfect for small spaces.
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Make Your Own DIY Straw Bale Greenhouse For Sustainable Gardening
If you need a greenhouse but can’t afford to go all out with conventional aluminium frames, try a straw bale greenhouse. They help you to save money and grow sustainably
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DIY Greenhouse: How To Build A Simple Greenhouse
A DIY greenhouse takes a bit of planning, but building a greenhouse at home can be rewarding and productive.
