The Ideal Patio Tree For Its Shady Benefits And Fruit Supply
This tropical fruit tree makes a wonderful addition to your patio as it offers shade from the sun. It can also be overwintered indoors in colder regions.
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Stories By Autumn McGarr
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5 Fruit Trees You May Want To Avoid Growing, And 5 Better Alternatives To Try Instead
Fruit trees in your yard are a healthy flex, but not if you plant the wrong ones. Find out which fruit trees to avoid and substitutes to go for instead.
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The Garden Feature That Can Attract Birds Without Relying On A Messy Feeder
You don't need messy seeds (or milkshakes) to bring all the birds to your yard. This cozy feature is often overlooked but is perfect for birds in the cold.
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13 Varieties Of Poisonous Plants The Old Farmer's Almanac Can Help You Identify
Do you know which plants are poisonous? There are toxic flowers and vines that you may want to avoid. The Old Farmer's Almanac may help you identify them.
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Could You Be Fined When Shoveling Snow Out Of The Yard And Into The Road?
When a mountain of snow gets dumped onto your property, it can be tempting to push it back into the road, but that's a dangerous and potentially costly idea.
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10 Plants To Stay Away From Using In The Garden And Why
These plants were beloved ... once. Now, they're mostly considered a nuisance. Here are 10 vines, shrubs, trees, grasses, and flowers to avoid in your garden.
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7 Flowers The Old Farmer's Almanac Suggests Growing From Seed For A Gorgeous Garden
Cut flower gardens seem intimidating, but resources like The Old Farmer's Almanac simplify the process. Check out these flowers that are easy to grow from seed.
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Top Gardening Trends You Need To Know For 2026
These 2026 garden trends are all driven by highlighting personal taste color palette-wise or the values you have for your space, with a wide range of choices.
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The Simple Hummingbird Feeder Addition That Can Help Deter Wasps
You're trying to attract pollinators to your yard... just not every pollinator. If wasps are taking over your feeder, one small accessory might help deter them.
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11 Whimsical Plants That Deserve A Home In Your Backyard Fairy Garden
There are endless ways to make a fairy garden, including designing a piece of your garden around the scene. These plants add a bit of whimsy to your project.
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Manage Excess Water In Your Yard With A Gorgeous Tree That Will Drink It Up
When your yard seems to hold onto water, it isn't cheap or easy to add the infrastructure to get rid of the puddles. This water-loving tree could be a solution.
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How To Keep Birds Visiting The Garden Without Relying On Seeds
Just because you love the birds in your backyard, doesn't mean you love the messy feeders. Try attracting them to your yard with another coveted resource.
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How To Stake Your Pothos For A Healthier Houseplant
If you're dreaming of healthy pothos vines, here are some tips for successfully adding a stake without harming the roots or creating a dry home for them.
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9 Flower Varieties With The Best Curb Appeal For A Stunning Landscape
No matter your audience, planting flowers in your front yard is sure to leave a great first impression. From bulbs to natives, these 9 flowers leave an impact.
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How To Establish The Fast-Growing Neem Tree For Shade In Your Yard
While most gardeners know about neem oil, many don't know that it comes from a tree that happens to be great for shade... if you have the right conditions.
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The Beneficial Garden Shrub You Can Propagate From Cuttings In Winter
We all know that the garden budget can disappear in the blink of an eye, but this shrub and its tasty fruit can be multiplied from cuttings, saving you a ton.
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8 Delicate Bulbs That Need Special Care Over Cold Winters
While some bulbs thrive when overwintered in the ground, some can't take the cold. These bulbs, corms, and rhizomes need some extra care from you to survive.
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How To Propagate Roses From Cuttings In Winter For More Plants In The Spring
Winter can be a sadly bloomless time for roses, but you can still taking cuttings to propagate them while they're dormant. It takes time, but it's worth it.
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The Best Way To Straighten Out A Leaning Tree In Your Yard
When you notice a tree leaning in your yard, it can be alarming, but there are tried and true ways to straighten them out, especially if they're young.
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The Tropical Flowering Shrub That Has Year-Round Blooms In Warmer Climates
People in warmer climates have access to tropical plants that other gardeners can't grow, like this colorful flowering shrub that can bloom all year long.
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Save Old Coffee Grounds To Fertilize These 7 Vegetables For A Thriving Garden
Coffee grounds are an ideal fertilizer. Follow composting instructions and apply to the plants that will appreciate it, like these veggie garden favorites.
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Cover Unsightly Tree Roots With 11 Ground Covers That Make A Gorgeous Living Mulch
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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How To Clear Pesky Spurge Weed From Your Garden Before It Takes Over
Those annoying spurge weeds in your garden bed have evolved to be widespread and difficult to eliminate. Try this one task to keep it from taking over.
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Is The Old Farmer's Almanac Ending In 2026? Here's The Truth
It's always sad when a generations-old publication comes to an end. But while a 200-year-old almanac is closing, it may not be the one you're thinking about.
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How (And When) To Dethatch A Lawn For Healthier, Greener Grass
Caring for your lawn is a year-round, multi-step process. For healthy grass, make sure that you learn what thatch is and how you can get rid of it correctly.
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12 Of The Easiest Flowers To Grow For Beginner Gardeners
Beginning gardeners might be intimidated by the thought of planting certain flowers. But there are actually so many that are easy to grow straight from seed!
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10 Houseplants You Can Grow Without A Ton Of Natural Light
It can be difficult to grow certain houseplants if you aren't blessed with an abundance of natural light inside your home. These 10 options can handle shade.
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