One of the best partnerships in the garden could be between your trees and a flowering ground cover, plants that act as a living mulch under shaded canopies.
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We love seeing hummingbirds in the garden, but attracting them can require a lot of time and investment. However, this feature is free and comes from your yard.
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The benefits of a shade tree? Cooler yard in the summer and more privacy. The downside? All that mess from the leaves. But these 8 trees minimize yard clutter.
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Winter is a tough time for birds to find food, but you can help them out with your landscaping. This compact tree also bears fruit all winter for all to enjoy.
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Aphids are one of the worst pests in the garden. Sadly, there are many plants they love to eat, like these 12 popular shrubs, flowers, trees, and vegetables.
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If you're seeing an influx of boxelder bugs on your property, it may be because you've inadvertently attracted them yourself with one of these 10 common plants.
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With the leaves all over the ground come autumn, your mind might be on leaf removal. Should you rake them up, or mow over them? Here's what we found.
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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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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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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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While you may want to duplicate a delicious plum you've just eaten, planting the pit won't necessarily get you the result you want. It takes an advanced method.
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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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While it's easy to add pruning and raking to our winterizing to-do list, there's one important task we often forget that can save our trees from fatal damage.
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If you're neglecting certain fall tasks, you could be making your yard a safe haven for all your local snakes. Prevent an autumn snake invasion with these tips.
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Not everyone wants a perfectly manicured grass lawn. The wild landscaping trend is here, and it might be better for the planet, too. It's easy to get started.
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October is "leave the leaves" month, and while you might be skeptical, there are proven gardening benefits. Here's why many are arguing to let them decompose.
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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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So you got your backyard orchard going, but despite tall, healthy trees, you don't have any fruit? You may be making this common mistake, but it's an easy fix.
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If you're in the persimmon fan club, then watch out for this common problem that will harm your tree. Step one is to identify the threat to a healthy harvest.
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This iconic conifer is especially good at holding soil in place and feels right at home on a hillside or slope. Plus, it will fill in the space pretty fast.
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These delicious Asian fruits might be your summertime fave, but it's time to stop planting them in spring. Here's why the cooler temps of fall work better.
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After waiting for your apple and peach trees to finally bear fruit, you realize the birds are sharing in your harvest. Aluminum foil might keep them away.
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As soon as we see yellow leaves on the ground, it can feel like fall is in full swing. But for trimming trees, it is important to not get too excited too soon.
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Springtime gardening is important, but fall planting is just as important. For instance, this popular fruit tree should be planted in your garden this autumn.
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You might be glancing outside at your hydrangea bush right about now, seeing the wilting, browning flowers and unkept leaves. Is it time to prune ... or not?
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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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Some birds stick around in the winter, like the beautiful cardinals. This tree attracts them even in the winter so that you have a majestic view in your garden.
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