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14 Unique Planters for Succulents You Can Make from Thrift Store Finds

14 Unique Planters for Succulents You Can Make from Thrift Store Finds

Transform flea market or antique shop finds like thermoses, light fixtures, and broken typewriters into upcycled garden ideas to house succulents.
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Can You Reuse Potting Soil? Yes, as Long as You Do This First

Can You Reuse Potting Soil? Yes, as Long as You Do This First

Bagged mixes for containers aren‘t “dirt cheap,” but can you reuse potting soil? If you follow these steps to ensure the soil is healthy, you can.
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How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Your Yard: 4 Natural Solutions

How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in Your Yard: 4 Natural Solutions

Find out how to get rid of mushrooms in the yard by understanding why they are popping up. Then solve the problem naturally with this simple guide.
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16 Small-Space Landscaping Ideas to Make the Most of Your Plot

16 Small-Space Landscaping Ideas to Make the Most of Your Plot

Create an impactful outdoor space with these small yard and garden landscaping ideas.
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Flower Garden Ideas for Your Landscape

Flower Garden Ideas for Your Landscape

Use these flower garden ideas to transform your landscape with eye-catching shapes, colors, and fragrances from beautiful masses of flowers.
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How to Design a Garden by Plant Height

How to Design a Garden by Plant Height

Here's how to create a harmonious, eye-pleasing scene by arranging plants according to height in your flowerbeds and containers.
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This Bold Woodland Garden Plan Brims with Color and Texture

This Bold Woodland Garden Plan Brims with Color and Texture

Filled with easy-care plants, this bold woodland garden plan design is perfect for livening up a spot under a tree's canopy.
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How to Plant and Grow Golden Star (Chrysogonum virginianum)

How to Plant and Grow Golden Star (Chrysogonum virginianum)

Chrysogonum virginianum is a groundcover also known as golden star and green-and-gold because of its yellow flowers.
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How to Plant and Grow Hybrid Tea Rose

How to Plant and Grow Hybrid Tea Rose

Hybrid tea roses are mostly grown for cut flowers. They have beautiful form, delightful fragrance, and wonderful colors.
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Why Are My Dahlias Not Blooming? These 5 Mistakes May Be to Blame

Why Are My Dahlias Not Blooming? These 5 Mistakes May Be to Blame

Dahlias can add a rainbow of hues to your flower garden, but If you're not sure whether your dahlias look healthy, check out the five most common mistakes when growing dahlias. Find out what you can do to ensure they produce a full show of blooms.
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How to Plant and Grow Skeleton Flower

How to Plant and Grow Skeleton Flower

Skeleton flower is a unique and rare plant with petals that look clear when wet. This guide explains how to grow these unique and rare flowers, which do best in dappled light and consistently moist soil.
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9 Best Large Indoor Plants for Making a Big Statement

9 Best Large Indoor Plants for Making a Big Statement

These houseplants with big leaves such as majesty palm and elephant ear add can't-miss lushness to any room.
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Does Bleach Kill Weeds? Yes, But Here's Why You Should Never Try It

Does Bleach Kill Weeds? Yes, But Here's Why You Should Never Try It

Learn the effectiveness and drawbacks of using bleach to kill weeds and why experts don't recommend it for use in gardens.
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How to Create a Beautiful Pollinator Garden That Supports Butterflies and Bees

How to Create a Beautiful Pollinator Garden That Supports Butterflies and Bees

Follow these must-know tips to create a beautiful pollinator garden that will help beneficial insects and other fascinating wildlife thrive.
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12 Plants with Colorful Leaves for Brightening Up Your Garden

12 Plants with Colorful Leaves for Brightening Up Your Garden

These annuals, perennials, vines, and shrubs have colorful leaves that won't fade like flowers.
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10 Best Basil Companion Plants to Help Your Garden Beds and Containers Thrive

10 Best Basil Companion Plants to Help Your Garden Beds and Containers Thrive

Grow these basil companion plants near each other to reduce pests, provide shade, and boost your harvests.
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How to Plant and Grow Cypress Vine

How to Plant and Grow Cypress Vine

Essential tips for growing cypress vine, a fast-growing annual that flowers all summer long and attracts hummingbirds.
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16 Award-Winning Landscape Plants for Georgia Gardens

16 Award-Winning Landscape Plants for Georgia Gardens

Take the guesswork out of choosing landscape plants for your Georgia garden. Peruse these proven performers for all the planting inspiration you need.
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Your Seasonal Lawn-Care Schedule for the Northeast

Your Seasonal Lawn-Care Schedule for the Northeast

Take the guesswork out of yard work. This lawn-care calendar lets you know when to mow, aerate, fertilize, and seed your yard in the Northeast.
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Is Electroculture Gardening the Next Great Thing in Plant Care?

Is Electroculture Gardening the Next Great Thing in Plant Care?

Electroculture gardening harnesses atmospheric energy to naturally and organically promote plant growth. Learn what electroculture gardening is, plus how you could try it at home.

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6 Pollinator Container Garden Tips for Attracting Butterflies and Hummingbirds

6 Pollinator Container Garden Tips for Attracting Butterflies and Hummingbirds

Create a pollinator container garden that's sure to attract tons of butterflies, hummingbirds, and more with these simple tips.
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Here’s Why Morning Is the Best Time of Day to Water Your Plants

Here’s Why Morning Is the Best Time of Day to Water Your Plants

Find out when to water your plants and why it matters, plus more watering tips.
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Don't Start Yard Cleanup in Spring Too Soon—Here's Why

Don't Start Yard Cleanup in Spring Too Soon—Here's Why

Yard cleanup can cause more harm than good when done too early in spring. These tips will help you get your spring garden cleanup done at the best time to help out pollinators and other beneficial insects.
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5 Best Ways to Water Raised Garden Beds of All Sizes Correctly

5 Best Ways to Water Raised Garden Beds of All Sizes Correctly

These simple methods and must-know tips for watering raised garden beds will help you grow healthier plants and save water.
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21 Plants for Sandy Soil That Thrive in Dry Conditions

21 Plants for Sandy Soil That Thrive in Dry Conditions

Discover 21 plants that flourish in sandy soil. From vibrant flowers to hardy shrubs, find the best options for your garden.
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How to Plant and Grow Pickerel Weed

How to Plant and Grow Pickerel Weed

Accent quiet ponds and wetlands with low-maintenance and easy-to-grow pickerel weed—a stunning summer-to-fall bloomer.
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How to Properly Use a Leaf Blower

How to Properly Use a Leaf Blower

Learn about the different kinds of leaf blowers, and how to use them correctly and safely.
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12 Backyard Waterfall Ideas to Transform Your Space

12 Backyard Waterfall Ideas to Transform Your Space

This guide to backyard waterfall ideas will help you decide if you want a private retreat, a place to entertain guests, a low-maintenance waterfall, or a pond with extensive plantings and fish. Here are some spectacular water garden ideas to help you get inspired to build a backyard waterfall.
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This Easy Children's Vegetable Garden Plan Appeals to All Ages

This Easy Children's Vegetable Garden Plan Appeals to All Ages

These children's garden design ideas introduce children to the fun of garden play. Filled with colorful plants, children will love growing their own food and flowers.
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22 Beautiful Garden Plans for Attracting Birds and Butterflies

22 Beautiful Garden Plans for Attracting Birds and Butterflies

Create a butterfly- and bird-friendly landscape with these garden plans. Each design includes a mix of plants that can provide nectar, seeds, and shelter to wildlife. Add a water source to further enhance the habitat.
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This Colorful Herb Garden Plan Enhances Your Yard and Dinner Plate

This Colorful Herb Garden Plan Enhances Your Yard and Dinner Plate

Enjoy a display that not only smells and tastes delicious, but also looks gorgeous!
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How to Create Beautiful Tropical Planters and Container Gardens

How to Create Beautiful Tropical Planters and Container Gardens

Bring the bold, graphic foliage of plants from the tropics to your home with one of our nine favorite tropical container combinations.
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How to Get Rid of Slugs in Your Garden

How to Get Rid of Slugs in Your Garden

Don't let slugs destroy your garden. These tips for how to get rid of slugs will help you protect your edible and ornamental plants.
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10 Best Types of Fresh Greenery for Holiday Decorating

10 Best Types of Fresh Greenery for Holiday Decorating

Discover the best evergreens and other plants to forage from your garden for DIY wreaths, garlands, and other natural holiday decorations.
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21 Easy Ideas to Beautify Your Yard

21 Easy Ideas to Beautify Your Yard

Get great garden design tips from renowned Canadian designer Brian Minter.
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8 Tips for Growing Cherry Tomato Plants That Will Thrive All Season

8 Tips for Growing Cherry Tomato Plants That Will Thrive All Season

Find out how to keep your cherry tomato plants producing plenty of ripe, juicy fruit from midsummer until fall.
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How to Plant and Grow Cherry Laurel

How to Plant and Grow Cherry Laurel

Use this guide to plant and grow cherry laurel as an easy-care, evergreen tree or shrub in your yard.
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Yes, Empress Tree Is Fast-Growing—But It Will Take Over Your Yard

Yes, Empress Tree Is Fast-Growing—But It Will Take Over Your Yard

One of the fastest-growing trees in the world, empress tree is a pretty but extremely invasive species that will quickly take over your entire yard.
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Does Gardening by the Moon Really Work? Here's What Experts Say

Does Gardening by the Moon Really Work? Here's What Experts Say

Many gardeners believe gardening by the moon can help plants grow better. Here's what experts and research reveal about following lunar calendars for timing gardening tasks.
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How to Kill Weeds Naturally Using Organic Products

How to Kill Weeds Naturally Using Organic Products

Here's how to kill weeds naturally and organically in flower beds without any chemicals or products that will harm your plants.

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36 Container Garden Ideas to Inspire Your Own Pretty Plantings

36 Container Garden Ideas to Inspire Your Own Pretty Plantings

Use these container garden ideas to create the best-designed planter for your patio, window box, or other container planting.
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How to Landscape with Rocks and Stones in Your Yard

How to Landscape with Rocks and Stones in Your Yard

Decorative rocks and stones add another element of nature to your yard, whether you grow hydrangeas, tulips, or cacti.
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New to Gardening? Use This Beginner Garden for Shade Plan to Get Started

New to Gardening? Use This Beginner Garden for Shade Plan to Get Started

This beginner shade garden plan is designed with beautiful, easy-care perennials.
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How to Plant and Grow Eastern Bluestar

How to Plant and Grow Eastern Bluestar

Learn how to care for native Eastern bluestar, including its light, soil, and water requirements, plus where and how to plant this tough but beautiful perennial plant.
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How to Plant and Grow Winter Aconite

How to Plant and Grow Winter Aconite

Find essential tips for growing early-blooming winter aconites, including how and when to plant the tubers.
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How to Plant and Grow French Marigold

How to Plant and Grow French Marigold

French marigolds are heat-loving, brightly-colored annuals last the entire growing season, blooming away until frost.
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9 Colorful Plants That Will Thrive on Your Balcony

9 Colorful Plants That Will Thrive on Your Balcony

These balcony plants adapt well to life in a container, and hold up well in the increased heat and wind of their elevated location.
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How to Plant and Grow Philodendron

How to Plant and Grow Philodendron

Find growing information on philodendron, the perfect houseplant for new plant owners.
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How to Propagate an Aloe Plant

How to Propagate an Aloe Plant

Learn how to propagate an aloe plant from pups, stem cuttings, and seeds using these simple plant propagation tips and step-by-step instructions.
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How to Get Rid of Aphids and Protect Plants from Infestation

How to Get Rid of Aphids and Protect Plants from Infestation

Aphids can quickly go from a minor to a major problem in your garden. Here's how to get rid of aphids, whether full-grown or eggs.
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How to Get Rid of Flea Beetles in Your Garden

How to Get Rid of Flea Beetles in Your Garden

Learn how to identify, treat, and prevent flea beetle damage in your garden with this beginner-friendly guide.
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How to Keep Chipmunks Out of the Garden—and Squirrels, Too

How to Keep Chipmunks Out of the Garden—and Squirrels, Too

Here's how to keep chipmunks out of your garden and stop them (and squirrels) from eating your plants and flowers.
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How to Dry Hydrangeas Like Experts Do

How to Dry Hydrangeas Like Experts Do

Learn how to dry hydrangeas with tips from an expert to DIY beautiful floral decor for your home.
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15 Pretty Plants with Purple Leaves

15 Pretty Plants with Purple Leaves

Grow these plants with purple leaves to add color to your garden even when nothing is blooming.
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8 Simple Tips for Harvesting Rhubarb at Its Peak

8 Simple Tips for Harvesting Rhubarb at Its Peak

Use these step-by-step tips when harvesting rhubarb and your plants will grow even more fresh rhubarb for pies, jams, and jellies.
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Do Deer Eat Tomato Plants? 5 Ways to Protect Your Harvest

Do Deer Eat Tomato Plants? 5 Ways to Protect Your Harvest

Deer do eat tomato plants from time to time. Here's how to recognize deer damage on tomatoes and how to prevent the creatures from ruining your crop.
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7 of the Worst Mistakes to Avoid When Pruning Plants

7 of the Worst Mistakes to Avoid When Pruning Plants

Pruning plants incorrectly can ruin your trees and shrubs. Get tips for making smarter cuts instead.
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9 Stunning Blue Hydrangeas for Your Garden

9 Stunning Blue Hydrangeas for Your Garden

These are some of the best blue hydrangeas for your garden, plus learn how to keep them blue year after year.
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Your Seasonal Lawn-Care Schedule for the Midwest

Your Seasonal Lawn-Care Schedule for the Midwest

Use our lawn-care schedule to help you maintain a beautiful yard all year long. You'll learn exactly when to mow, aerate, fertilize, and overseed.
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What to Know About Hugekultur Gardens and How to Create Your Own

What to Know About Hugekultur Gardens and How to Create Your Own

Find out what hugelkultur is and the benefits this low-maintenance gardening technique provides with step-by-step instructions to create your own.