The Best Color To Instantly Attract More Hummingbirds Into Your Garden Space
If you have a cozy nectar bar all set up but are having trouble attracting hummingbirds to it, you can try using their favorite color to get their attention.
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Stories By Lauren Krystaf
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9 Vegetables That Can Thrive Indoors For An Abundant Winter Harvest
Don't let winter weather prevent you from growing produce when there are at least nine vegetables that you can easily grow inside over the colder seasons.
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Add This Sweet-Smelling Flower That Hummingbirds Can't Resist
While hummingbirds don't sniff out their nectar, that doesn't mean you can't feed them and enjoy the sweet smells yourself. Plant this uniquely-shaped flower.
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The Beautiful Flowering Ground Cover That's Considered An Invasive Species
There's a good reason to avoid this ground cover, even though it's gorgeous and produces lovely purple flowers. It's invasive and will take over your yard.
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8 Small Trees That Have Big Curb Appeal
Whether you're selling your house or just wanting to spruce it up, planting one of these gorgeous small trees to your yard could increase your home's value.
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Plant This Flowering Ground Cover For Ideal Coverage Under Trees And Shrubs
The bare space underneath trees and shrubs can look unattractive, but a ground cover can help. This Mediterranean flowering perennial may be the perfect fit.
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Attract Colorful Hummingbirds To The Garden With An Easy-To-Grow Flower They Love
Hummingbirds need a lot of fuel, but there are also plenty of plants that you can add to your garden that they love. This colorful wildflower is just one!
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The Best Time Of Year To Plant A Fast-Growing Maple Tree For Gorgeous Color
It's a delight to watch trees change colors in autumn. Plant this maple tree at the right time to enjoy colorful fall leaves in your yard. And it grows quickly.
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This Easy-To-Grow Flowering Shrub Is A Gorgeous Alternative To Hydrangeas
If hydrangeas are harder to grow than they're worth in your area, there's another woody shrub with big clusters of vibrant flowers for you to consider.
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Prevent Snakes From Hiding Out In Your Yard With One Essential Task
As cute and helpful snakes can be for keeping pests away, you can make your yard less inviting to them by adjusting a weekly chore you're already doing.
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Attract More Hummingbirds With A Berried Shrub You Can Plant In The Fall
There are plenty of flowers that can attract hummingbirds, but this shrub does double duty. Pollinators love its blooms, and you'll have edible berries too.
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The Best Time Of Day To Water The Lawn For Healthy Grass
When you water your lawn has direct effect on your ability to get the right amount of water. Here's how your timing may be why you are under or overwatering.
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Say Goodbye To Tomato Cages: Here's A Better Way To Grow Them In The Garden
That flimsy tomato cage just doesn't cut it when faced with a healthy tomato plant. Try this staking system that's both simple and sturdy enough to handle it.
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October Is A Great Time To Plant This Low-Maintenance Perennial
Spring is typically when the planting fervor hits us, but if you want spring flowers from this low-maintenance perennial shrub, then try October instead.
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The Fast-Growing Tree You Ought To Avoid Planting In Your Yard And Why
Choosing a tree for your yard comes with many factors to consider, but this once-popular flowering tree is not as good as it seems. Grow alternatives instead.
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The Popular Feature That May Be Attracting Snakes To Your Garden
Seeing more snakes in your grass? One cause might be a certain yard feature that gardeners love. Luckily, there are steps you can take to reverse the problem.
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How To Create A Hummingbird-Friendly Garden For Fall Migration
It's incredible that hummingbirds migrate such a long distance, so it's no surprise that they need pit stops. Here's how to make your garden their favorite one.
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Conquer Excess Stormwater In Your Yard With A Solution You Can DIY
Bust out that shovel to prevent stormwater from flooding your yard. With this creative tip and a little gravity, you can move water toward your garden instead.
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Hummingbirds Will Flock To The Garden With This Flowering Ground Cover
Hummingbirds tend to prefer tubular, tall flowers. But this flowering ground cover will also attract them, especially if you plant cultivars with red blooms.
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7 Shrubs To Plant In October For A Flourishing Spring Landscape
Flowers are lovely in springtime, but a completely lush landscape should include shrubs, too. Plant these bushes by the end of October for pretty spring blooms.
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Stop Squirrels From Digging Up Fall Bulbs With A Simple Method
In the fall, squirrels start to dig up the ground. One of their favorite snacks? The flowering bulbs you plant in autumn. Keep them away with a simple trick.
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Say Goodbye To Bare Garden Patches With A Fast-Growing Perennial Flower
Not only does a bare patch in the garden look unsightly, but it will welcome weeds, too. This beautiful flower will grow quickly to fill in the blank space.
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2025's Best Hacks To Attract Hummingbirds To The Garden (So Far!)
Whether hummingbirds have left your area yet or not, you can prepare your yard now to attract more of these pollinators with clever gardening hacks from 2025.
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Get Healthier Soil For Spring By Planting This Vegetable In The Fall
One fall gardening task to consider? You can start working your soil now to make it fertile and healthy for spring. This vegetable cover crop can help.
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Grow This Nutritious Cabbage Relative For An Easy Cold Crop
Cold-weather crops are perfect when you aren't willing to give up vegetable gardening just because summer is over now. This cruciferous veggie is easy to grow.
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Plant This Stunning Bulb In October For A Gorgeous Garden Come Spring
The gorgeous spring garden you crave begins in the fall. If you plant this particular flowering bulb in October, you'll love the blooms come springtime.
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How To Prevent Boxwoods From Being Destroyed By This Invasive Pest
Boxwoods are a popular shrub for landscaping. Unfortunately, an invasive insect from Asia might be harming the plants. Keep them healthy with these tips.
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