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Annuals vs. Perennials — What is the Difference?
Planning to grow a flower garden? Learn definitions to the common gardening terms, such as annuals vs perennials, before you...
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Chives: How to Grow, Harvest and Use Chives
If your only experience with chives is buying them at the store, it's time to learn about growing this herb...
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Easy Plants You Can Grow in Containers
Discover the beauty of growing plants in containers. We highlight an easy-to-grow species for each category, from flowers to vegetables...
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7 Things You Need to Know Before Planting a Tree
Planting a tree is a wonderful investment for your property. Follow this checklist to make sure you’ve thought of everything...
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10 Inexpensive Plants That Will Make Your Garden Pop
You get a lot of bang for the buck with these showy, inexpensive plants. A small investment can pay big...
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6 Tips for Watering Container Gardens
Here's everything you need to know about watering your container garden plants to ensure they stay healthy and grow to...
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Top 10 Tree Diseases (And What to Do About Them)
Trees contribute mightily to a landscape's value, so it's important to keep them healthy. Here's how to deal with 10...
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Make Your Own Weed Killer With Vinegar and Dish Soap
Rather than spending money on chemical treatments to kill weeds, mix up a natural DIY weed killer with ingredients you...
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How to Harvest Rhubarb the Right Way (Hint: Don’t Cut It!)
Don't cut those rhubarb stalks! Here's why it's a bad idea, and how to harvest rhubarb the right way.
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Do Hostas Attract Hummingbirds?
Hummingbirds and hostas are both treasured by gardeners. See why they go well together.
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Off Limits! 8 Houseplants That Aren’t Safe for Dogs
The last thing dog owners want to worry about is whether their houseplants are safe for their beloved Fido. Find...
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Top 10 Tube-Shaped Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds
Plant these colorful tube-shaped flowers and watch hummingbirds flock to your garden.
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8 Mosquito-Repelling Plants You Need in Your Backyard ASAP
Why invest in pesticides or bug sprays to control mosquitoes when you can repel them naturally with plants?
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Top 10 Biggest Blooms for Your Flower Garden
Check out our list of the 10 biggest blooms on the block that will make an immediate impact in your...
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11 Easy-to-Grow Plants to Add Color to Your Shade Garden
No matter what the situation, nature provides. Take shade, for instance. These 11 shade garden plants take varying amounts of...
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Tips for Attracting the First Spring Butterflies
Learn which butterflies appear first, what they feed on, and the best actions for supporting and attracting the first spring...
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Eat the Rainbow: 11 Vegetables of a Different Color
Purple carrots, blue potatoes, and black tomatoes? Plant a garden full of unexpected vegetables and eat the rainbow!
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9 Poisonous Plants Every Cat Owner Should Avoid
Many kitties love to nibble on plants, but there are some very toxic plants for cats. Avoid lilies, kalanchoe and...
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5 Simple Ways to Make DIY Bouquets
Add some embellishments to DIY bouquets to make a few dollars worth of flowers look like a million bucks!
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5 Basic Butterfly Behaviors to Know
Take your butterfly gardening to the next level by learning some of their most common habits to look for.
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The Pros and Cons of Crown of Thorns
Crown of Thorns is easy to grow indoors and out. But there are few caveats to be aware of before...
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Ask the Garden Expert: Is It OK to Use Rubber Mulch?
Our garden expert talks using rubber mulch in the garden, identifies mystery plants, and more!
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9 Best Fall Shrubs to Grow This Season
Turn up the heat in your cool-weather backyard with fiery fall foliage.
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Let’s Talk About Painted Succulents
The bright colors will catch your eye, but what are you really getting when you buy painted succulents?
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Golden Shrimp Plant Indoors and Out
The unusual flower spikes of Golden Shrimp Plant make it an interesting house plant or addition to the landscape, depending...
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Growing Orchids: Oncidium, or Dancing Lady
Fill your home with dancing sprays of delicate blossoms when you start growing orchids in the Oncidium family.
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Maypop Passion Vine For Butterflies
Native to the southeast, Maypop Passionvine has truly astonishing flowers. It serves as the host plant for multiple butterflies.
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12 Tips and Tricks for a Weed-Free Backyard
Arm yourself with a favorite tool and use these fresh ideas to say goodbye to unwanted plants.
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How All-America Selections Designs New Plants
Add a wow factor to your space with All-America Selections plants. These award-winners are designed, tried and tested to make...