Why Planting An Empress Tree Could Be A Big Mistake
Empress trees have gorgeous lavender blooms each spring. But there are potentially huge issues with this tree that could make a mess of your backyard.
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Stories By Autumn McGarr
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Why Wright's Skullcap Is The Ultimate Addition To A Flower Garden
With so many flowers to choose from, this wildflower may not even cross your mind. While not as well known as some, Wright's skullcap has a convenient niche.
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The Best Way To Prune Cherry Tomato Plants For A Bountiful Garden Harvest
Yes, there's a correct method of pruning when it comes to your cherry tomato plants. To produce even more of this red crop, you'll need to trim it just so.
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What's Attracting Brown Recluse Spiders To Your Garden And What You Can Do To Stop It
Brown recluses are one of the few North American spiders that are considered dangerous. Your garden could be appealing to them without you even knowing it.
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5 Varieties Of Cherry Blossom Trees That Can Add Gorgeous Color To A Garden
Little is as majestic as Japanese cherry blossom trees in bloom. You have plenty of choices in trees for your garden, but these 5 are especially beautiful.
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7 Climbing Plants That Can Spruce Up A Garden Fence While Adding Privacy
We all need a little privacy from our neighbors, but a fence can look pretty boring, especially when the garden is in bloom. These vines can spruce it up.
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When & How To Harvest Rosemary For A Healthier Plant
Rosemary is a beloved perennial herb for a reason. To keep this plant at its healthiest, you need to harvest it the right way and at the ideal time, too.
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How To Grow A Tall Bottlebrush Tree For A Stunning Garden Feature
Bottlebrushes are often grown as shrubs, but with some gardening magic, you can grow it as a beautiful, flowering tree and make it the centerpiece of your yard.
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Keep Ticks At Bay With 7 Garden Plants They Hate Going Near
Ticks in your yard don't have to be as much of a concern if you plant these common herbs, flowers, and veggies in your garden to repel the pesky insects.
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The Best Type Of Bird Seed For Attracting More Cardinals To Your Yard
There's something special about seeing a cardinal in your yard. But you'll need to get the right kind of seed in your bird feeder to attract even more of them.
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Start Growing These Companion Herbs In The Garden Next To Your Blueberries
Growing blueberries can be tough for even experienced gardeners, but there are certain herbs you can plant that are ideal companions to these popular shrubs.
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The Easy-To-Grow Ground Cover That Can Smother Unwanted Weeds
Nobody likes pulling up weeds, but with the proper planning and the right plant, you could have your flowers doing most of the work for you.
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10 Flowers That Will Easily Attract Hummingbirds To Your Garden
Of all the garden visitors you can receive, hummingbirds are some of the most welcome, and there are plenty of flower options to bring more in.
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How To Propagate Basil Cuttings For A Year-Round Harvest Of Fresh Flavor
Basil is everywhere in the culinary world because of its tendency to enhance the flavor of many dishes. But you don't have to grow a bunch of them from seed!
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The Easiest Way To Eliminate Ant Hills From Your Yard Without Using Chemicals
Nobody wants to see ants building a nest too close to their home or garden, thankfully there's an easy fix to get rid of the hills they build.
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The Benefit Of Growing Fenugreek For Healthier Garden Soil
Unhealthy soil can weaken or even kill beloved plants in your garden, so give your dirt the boost it needs. Grow fenugreek, an annual herb in the legume family.
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Give A Garden A Colorful Boost With 12 Annual Flowers That Reseed Themselves Every Year
Okay, they're not perennials. But annuals that reseed themselves are almost as easy as perennial flowers are. These blooms and blossoms add drama to the garden.
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9 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant Once To Enjoy An Endless Bounty
It's true: most popular fruits and vegetables are annuals. But not all of them. In fact, many gardeners rely on these veggies that come back year after year.
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Attract More Hummingbirds To The Garden With A Flower That Reseeds Itself
Not only does this annual draw hummingbirds to your yard with its purple tubular flowers, but the native plant also reseeds itself. It's a garden must-have.
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8 Common Backyard Features That Attract Snakes Into Your Yard
As gardeners, we're nature lovers, but there are some guests we might not love having so close to us. Here's how to avoid rolling out the red carpet for snakes.
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All The Benefits Of Having A Sensory Garden In Your Backyard
When you think about your garden, it isn't just a still image. It's an experience in 3D that brings you peace. Try building a sensory garden to lean in to that.
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The Heat-Tolerant Garden Flower Duo That Hummingbirds Are Known To Love
Don't just plant one flower to attract hummingbirds. Go for these two heat-tolerant options that will look stunning in your garden while drawing in pollinators.
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5 Garden Vegetables You Don't Want Growing Near Your Cucumbers
Cucumbers may be a summer staple, but you have to plan your garden well around them. Avoid these 5 garden vegetables to get the healthiest cucumbers you can.
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This Easy Propagation Technique Is A Free Way To Help Lavender Thrive
Your lavender plants can thrive and multiply with an easy propagation technique that you can manage yourself at home. Get your gardening gear ready!
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The Cheery Flowering Perennial That Will Elevate Your Patchy Garden
If your perennial garden looks great except for a few patchy spots, then it's time to get a nice low-growing, flowering perennial to fill the void with ease.
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Wall Germander Is A Perennial That Can Bring Many Benefits To Your Garden
Wall germander should be at the top of your list when considering perennial flowering herbs to plant in your garden. This ground cover has unexpected benefits.
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Are Chili Pepper Plants Really An Effective Snake Repellent?
On the endless journey to keep snakes out of your yard, you may wonder about using chili pepper plants as a potential snake repellent. But is it effective?
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