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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Stories By Lauren Krystaf
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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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What The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts For The Upcoming Winter
"The Old Farmer's Almanac" comes out every year with pages of interesting, helpful content. But the winter weather predictions inside aren't just for farmers.
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Why Your Fruit Trees Aren't Bearing Fruit (And How To Fix It)
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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The Gorgeous Flowering Plant That Can Lure Hummingbirds In To Visit
There are so many well-known flowers that attract hummingbirds to your garden, but somehow this gorgeous flowering perennial often gets overlooked in the plan.
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Add Color To Fall Garden Beds With An Easy-To-Grow Flower
Autumn flowers in the garden can be just as gorgeous as the spring and summer blooms. This hardy option is colorful and tolerates shade and cooler weather.
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What To Do In The Fall For Bountiful Strawberry Plants In The Spring
Compared to other fruits, strawberry plants are pretty resilient! But if you want to help them survive the winter for the next year, here's how to do it.
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The Main Reason Feathered Friends Are Avoiding Your Garden Bird Bath
If you can't seem to attract songbirds to the pretty bird bath in your garden, there could be one particular reason why. Try this easy fix instead.
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Attract Pollinators & Birds To The Garden With A Flowering Shrub That Also Provides Privacy
Tiny pollinators are still big eaters, so be sure to pant as many pollinator-friendly flowers as you can. You can even consider using shrubs as a food source.
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The Species Of Sunflower That Smashed Records For Its Great Height
People are always breaking records, but recently, a sunflower shot to the top of the sky as the world's tallest. Here's what kind of cultivar it was.
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How To Keep Succulents Thriving As Cooler Fall Weather Temperatures Start To Roll In
Succulents seem synonymous with houseplants, but that isn't always the case. Some do quite well outdoors, even when it gets chilly, but others may need help!
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The Iconic Garden Flower That Happily Comes Back Every Year
Some flowers are lovely, but you can only enjoy them for a season before they're gone. Not so for this classic flower that has earned a space in your garden.
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Keep Hummingbirds Visiting With A Late-Blooming Summer Flower They Love
Migrating is tough on hummingbirds, so help them out in your garden. Adding this late-blooming perennial helps them refuel while giving you a bounty of flowers.
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Add Color To A Fall Garden With A Vibrant Annual Flower Pollinators Love
Don't forget your pollinator friends this fall! You can plant this pretty annual flower for yourself and for the stragglers who may need a refueling station.
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The Popular Kitchen Herb That Grows Perfectly With Tomatoes
While not all companion planting makes its way out of anecdotal evidence, this perfect pairing actually has science in its corner. And it's a popular plant!
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Stop Planting Hydrangeas: Gardeners Are Urging People To Choose Alternatives And Here's Why
Hydrangeas are beloved by gardeners, but many people are now turning to other shrubs, trees, or flowering plants as alternatives. The reason why is interesting.
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The Best Time Of Year To Overseed A Lawn For Green Grass By Spring
A greener lawn could be on the horizon when warm weather rolls around next spring. First, you'll need to nail the right timing for overseeding your grass.
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Add A Fast-Growing Tropical Tree To Enjoy These Tomato-Like Fruits
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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Why Understory Trees Should Be The Next Addition To Your Garden
We all love the look of an ancient oak tree or towering white pine, but realistically, who has the space or sunlight? Understory trees should be on your radar!
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The Best Way To Care For A Meyer Lemon Tree For A Luscious Supply Of Fruit
A fresh glass of lemonade tastes all the more sweeter with homegrown lemons. So whether in a pot or the ground, here's how you care for your Meyer lemon tree.
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Why The Vibrant Monkey Flower Is A Must-Have For Gardeners
If you haven't heard of monkey flowers, then you'll be in for a real treat when you learn about this gorgeous, pollinator-friendly plant with colorful blooms.
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Think Twice Before Creating Mulch Volcanoes Around Your Trees. Here's Why
A mulch volcano is a large mound of mulch material that is piled around the trunk of a tree. Before using this landscaping practice, consider the downsides.
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