Gardening Tips & Information
Gardening Tips & Information
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How Long Do Mums Last? Plus, How To Make Chrysanthemum Flowers Last Longer
Chrysanthemums have the potential for enduring displays as we enter the quieter months of the year. But how long do mums last? Here’s how to maximize your fall blooms
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Try These 4 Indoor Carnivorous Plants: Creepy Carnivores To Add To Your Plant Collection
Educational, otherworldly and a little bit creepy, indoor carnivorous plants make fascinating home buddies – and if you’re keen on bug controls, they make useful pest guzzlers, too!
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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What Is A Florist Hydrangea? – Plus, Why You Shouldn’t Plant Them In Your Garden
They may look gorgeous, but is it worth your while trying to grow a florist hydrangea? While lovely in short-term displays, here’s why you should think carefully before you take one on
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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Beautiful Fall Blooming Shrubs: 7 Flowering Plants For Late Season Interest And Color
While some shrubs fill quiet corners with reliable green tones in autumn, others burst forth with warm, cheerful tones. Try these fall-blooming shrubs for late season hues
By Tonya Barnett
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Blue Flowers For Native Gardens: 7 Native Blue Flowers To Grow
Blue might not seem like the sort of color that crops up regularly in a native garden, but you’d be amazed! Here we round up the loveliest native blue flowers you can try
By Tonya Barnett
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8 Low-Maintenance Evergreen Shrubs That Look Fantastic All Year
Reliable year-round shrubs are an essential part of an easy-care plot. Here we round up eight low maintenance evergreen shrubs for every garden
By Teo Spengler
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Songbird Spotting: 7 Common Types Of Songbirds That Fill Your Garden With Music
If we’re lucky, multitudes of birds will pass by our gardens – but a select group will delight with their tunes. Here are seven types of songbirds that spread cheer and good vibrations
By Teo Spengler
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Seeds To Eat As A Tasty Treat: 11 Tasty Edible Seeds You Can Grow In Your Garden
Growing your own edible seeds in the garden is a fun and increasingly popular way to boost your nutrient intake. Find out which seeds you need for a healthy feed!
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Gardenia Watering: How To Hydrate Cape Jasmine The Right Way
Lush, robust and intoxicating in full bloom, cape jasmine is relatively easy to care for – but correct gardenia watering can make all the difference, as this guide explains
By Tonya Barnett
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Easy Garden Winners: 8 Of The Best Low-Maintenance Plants For Your Garden
The easiest plants to grow are often some of the most stunning in color, texture and fragrance. Here are some of the best low-maintenance plants for beds and borders
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Essential Late Summer Gardening Guide: What You Need To Do Before Fall Arrives
Think things are starting to quieten down as fall approaches? Think again! We round up the key late summer gardening tasks you need to focus on now
By Amy Grant
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Why You Should Put A Coffee Filter In The Bottom Of Your Plant Pot
If you’ve ever wondered why you should put a coffee filter in the bottom of your plant pot, here’s your chance to find out how it can be of greater service
By Bonnie L. Grant
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DIY Potting Mix Masterclass: Make Your Own Peat-Free Blends For Plants
Looking to make more of natural potting mix ingredients and boost your peat-free options? Our DIY potting mix masterclass can help you create potting mediums for different plants
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Pretty In Pink: 12 Of The Very Best Pink Flowers To Grow In Your Garden
From dewy marshmallow tones to richest cerises, there’s a pink plant to suit every taste. This selection of the best pink flowers can add grace and passion to all manner of plots
By Tonya Barnett
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Grow A Butterfly Orchid – Keep Your Own Butterfly Orchid Flower
Ever seen a butterfly orchid flower and wondered if you could grow your own? Find out how to cultivate your own dazzling Encyclia tampensis specimen as a houseplant
By Tonya Barnett