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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Special Gardens
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How To Reuse Plastic Plant Pots: Clever Ways To Recycle & Upcycle Old Containers
With 30 million tons of plastic in our landfills, it’s worth spending a bit of time to brainstorm ways to get creative with plastic.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Fall Container Veggies: 8 Best Fall Container Garden Vegetables To Grow
Growing vegetables in pots is an activity we focus on more in spring, but there is no reason to stop in autumn! Here are eight fall container garden vegetables you can try
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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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
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Flowering Natives For Shade: 6 Flowering Native Shade Plants For A Sustainable Garden
Shady parts of our garden may seem trickier to enhance, but they can be a floral haven for the right selections. Here are six gorgeous flowering natives for shade
By Amy Grant
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Create A Garden Bed From Scratch: How To Start A Flower Bed The Easy Way
Learn how to make a new flower bed in your yard for color all season long!
By Tonya Barnett
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Make An Easy Garden Hideaway On A Budget: 10 Small Backyard Oasis Ideas
You might not have the biggest garden, but that doesn’t mean you can’t quickly create a lovely, low-maintenance sanctuary. Try these small backyard oasis ideas
By Tonya Barnett
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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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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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Potted Pollinator Garden Ideas: 5 Pollinator Plants For Containers And Itty Bitty Backyards
Longing to grow pollinator plants but feeling restricted in terms of growing space? No problem, as we reveal five perfect plants for a potted pollinator garden
By Tonya Barnett
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The Best Wood For Raised Garden Beds: Selecting The Right One For Your Gardening Project
The best wood for raised garden beds varies in terms of durability and availability, but most importantly, it needs to be untreated. Learn about the best ones to use.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Grow A Hanging Basket For Hummingbirds – With Plants They Can’t Resist!
Put together a hanging basket for hummingbirds that will attract these important tiny pollinators. They love colorful blossoms!
By Teo Spengler
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8 Native Shade Plants To Brighten Up Your Garden
If you have dark gloomy corners in your garden or yard, plant some native shade plants to brighten and liven up the space.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Container Gardening Made Simple: All You Need To Know For Successful Containers
Container gardening gives you a chance to experiment with every inch of yard space – mixing up floral displays with edible growing and pollinator-friendly planting. Here’s how to get started with this versatile and rewarding gardening style
By Teo Spengler
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Metal Raised Garden Beds: Benefits, Types & Top Picks For Your Garden
Metal 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 Start
If 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 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
By Susan Albert
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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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis