Special Gardens
What are special gardens? These are gardens with something specific in mind. Here you will find tips for the special needs gardener, gardening with children and those just starting out. In addition, you will learn more about growing specific types of gardens like xeriscape designs, color themes, seaside gardens, organic gardening, urban gardening and using containers in the garden. From how to design them to their overall care, these special gardens have something for everyone. So, if you’re looking for something specific, it’s likely here.
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Metal Raised Garden Beds: Benefits, Types & Top Picks For Your GardenMetal raised garden beds get fewer weeds, aren’t compacted by foot traffic, and can easily grow both in-bed and vertical crops, effectively doubling your yields.
By Amy Grant
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Cedar Raised Garden Bed Benefits: Which Cedar To Use And Where To StartIf you’re thinking of making a raised bed, wood is a popular choice – and cedar has striking visual appeal. Here’s why a cedar raised garden bed could work for you
By Amy Grant
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Better Greenhouse Cooling: 5 Ways To Keep Plants Happy in the Height Of SummerIs 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
By Susan Albert
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Maximize A Greenhouse In Summer: Easy Ways To Get More From Indoor SpacesGreenhouses aren't just for cold weather. Even in summer, your plants will appreciate the protection and optimal growing conditions.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Spilled Flower Pot Ideas to Add a Touch of Whimsy to Your GardenWant something different in your container garden? Break the mould (and maybe even some pots) with this spilled flower pot design.
By Amy Grant
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Best Sound Barrier Plants To Block The Noise From Busy RoadsEnjoy a little more peace and quiet by using plants as sound barriers around your home for noise-blocking the din of traffic.
By Jackie Carroll
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7 Best Trailing Plants For Hanging Baskets – Create A Delightful Summer DisplayHanging baskets are a staple of the summer patio. Use these plants to create trailing masterpieces that add beauty and elegance to your outdoor space.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Foodscaping Ideas For Containers – How To Try Edible Landscaping In Even The Smallest SpacesGrow edibles and ornamentals together even if you don't have a big garden. Try foodscaping in containers this year!
By Amy Grant
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Crops for Urban Growing: 8 Edible Plants For Urban GardensUrban edible gardening lets your yard do double duty of beauty and practicality. Have fun combining edible plants with ornamentals.
By Teo Spengler
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Clever Vertical Vegetable Garden Ideas For Small Spaces – 7 Ways To Save SpaceShort on garden space? Learn some vegetable garden ideas for small spaces that are fun and easy.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Shade Loving Plants: Stunning Selections for Flowers, Foliage & Fruit in Low Light SpacesThink shade loving plants are a myth? These phenomenal low-light superstars transform the shadows into a sanctuary of luminous ornamentals and lush loveliness
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Full Sun Plants For Rain GardensDear 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.
By Susan Albert
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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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Best Fruits And Vegetables To Grow In Hanging BasketsWant to grow edibles but looking to make a splash? Try hanging baskets!
By Amy Grant
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How To Grow All Your Vegetables In A 5-Gallon BucketContainer planting vegetables is not a new concept, but what about using buckets for growing vegetables? Read on to learn more about this method!
By Susan Patterson
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What Do Plants Need to Grow? A Simple Guide to Light, Water, Soil, and MoreA 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.
By Nikki Tilley
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Sprouting Carrot Tops With KidsOne 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.
By Jackie Rhoades

