Add Color To A Fall Garden With A Vibrant Annual Flower Pollinators Love
Don't forget your pollinator friends this fall! You can plant this pretty annual flower for yourself and for the stragglers who may need a refueling station.
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Stories By Lauren Krystaf
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The Popular Kitchen Herb That Grows Perfectly With Tomatoes
While not all companion planting makes its way out of anecdotal evidence, this perfect pairing actually has science in its corner. And it's a popular plant!
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Stop Planting Hydrangeas: Gardeners Are Urging People To Choose Alternatives And Here's Why
Hydrangeas are beloved by gardeners, but many people are now turning to other shrubs, trees, or flowering plants as alternatives. The reason why is interesting.
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The Best Time Of Year To Overseed A Lawn For Green Grass By Spring
A greener lawn could be on the horizon when warm weather rolls around next spring. First, you'll need to nail the right timing for overseeding your grass.
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Add A Fast-Growing Tropical Tree To Enjoy These Tomato-Like Fruits
Trying new things is the spice of life in both the garden and the kitchen. If you want to try growing this tropical tomato tree, here's what you need to know.
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Why Understory Trees Should Be The Next Addition To Your Garden
We all love the look of an ancient oak tree or towering white pine, but realistically, who has the space or sunlight? Understory trees should be on your radar!
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The Best Way To Care For A Meyer Lemon Tree For A Luscious Supply Of Fruit
A fresh glass of lemonade tastes all the more sweeter with homegrown lemons. So whether in a pot or the ground, here's how you care for your Meyer lemon tree.
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Why The Vibrant Monkey Flower Is A Must-Have For Gardeners
If you haven't heard of monkey flowers, then you'll be in for a real treat when you learn about this gorgeous, pollinator-friendly plant with colorful blooms.
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Think Twice Before Creating Mulch Volcanoes Around Your Trees. Here's Why
A mulch volcano is a large mound of mulch material that is piled around the trunk of a tree. Before using this landscaping practice, consider the downsides.
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Attract Hummingbirds With A Sweet-Smelling Herb They Can't Get Enough Of
While hummingbirds don't care about a flower's scent, you might! You can both be happy with this fragrant herb with flowers that have all the right features.
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The Best Type Of Soil To Use For Healthier Tomato Plants
While tomatoes may be the go-to produce choice for vegetable gardeners, these plants can be picky about soil. Choose this type for a healthier tomato harvest.
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How To Get On Board The Moon Garden Trend
A well-designed moon garden can beautify your yard even after the sun goes down. However, consider which flowers to plant, decor to add, and what to eliminate.
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Squirrel-Proof Your Bird Feeder With An Affordable Dollar Tree Find
Squirrels can overtake a bird feeder and eat all the seeds. Luckily, there's an easy, affordable DIY with one Dollar Tree item that can help keep them away.
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Attract Hummingbirds To The Garden With A Flower They Can't Resist
Planning a pollinator garden doesn't have to be a tricky endeavor if you can get your hands on this gorgeous, native wildflower that hummingbirds love.
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The Colorful Flower That Blooms All Summer & Well Into The Fall
When summer rolls around, you need a flower that can take the heat like a champ. This colorful flower isn't just beautiful, but it blooms all through the fall.
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The Best Watering Practice To Keep Garden Rosemary Flourishing All Season
Rosemary is a drought-tolerant herb, but you still have to water it regularly. Follow this specific watering practice for a thriving plant in your garden.
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Is Synthetic Or Regular Oil Better For Your Lawn Mower? Here's What We Found
Buying a lawn mower is often an expensive necessity, so keeping it running smoothly for as long as possible is important. A big one is choosing the right oil.
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The Best Time (And Way) To Fertilize Hydrangeas For Stunning Blooms
Hydrangeas benefit from fertilizer, but grab the slow-release kind. More importantly, fertilize your plant at the right time of year to see the best blooms.
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The Simple Top Dressing Technique That Can Level Out A Bumpy Lawn
The poetic view of children running around the back yard is slightly ruined by a bumpy lawn as a health hazard. A simple technique can help keep it level.
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Simple Steps For Pruning Foxgloves Into Healthy Plants With Stunning Blooms
If you've undertaken to have the beautiful biennial foxglove in your garden, you may be wondering how to take care of it to reach its full potential.
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The Popular Garden Flower That's Perfect For Growing In Front Yards
Keeping your front yard looking beautiful can be a challenge, but there's one classic flower that will liven it up and isn't hard to care for.
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Creeping Thyme Has An Unexpected Benefit For The Zinnias In Your Garden
It's no wonder that creeping thyme is such a popular ground cover in the garden. What you may not know is that it's also great companion plant to your zinnias.
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The Popular Garden Flower You Can Grow From Seed For Healthier Soil
Achieving the ideal garden soil may feel futile at times, but one easy-to-grow yellow flower can make it healthier by repelling unwanted fungi and insects.
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Are Tomato Cages Helpful Or Hurtful To Garden Plants? Here's What We Found
You might have heard mixed messages on whether or not tomato cages are useful in the garden. Before using them with your plants, there are a few things to know.
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The Right Way To Water Garden Tomatoes To Prevent Them From Splitting
You're looking at a seemingly perfect vine-ripened tomato in your garden, but then you see a giant crack. Use the correct watering method so this won't happen.
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Hakone Grass Is A Low-Maintenance Way To Take Your Landscaping Up A Notch
Landscaping can be meticulous and overwhelming. Enter Hakone grass: an ornamental perennial that's easy to grow and requires little care. Plus, it looks great.
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Why You Should Think About Planting Daffodils If You Have A Groundhog Problem
Groundhogs are often the bane of a gardener's hard work, but planting a few daffodils among your flowers could help you out with this this pest problem.
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