The Popular Garden Flower You Can Grow From Seed For Healthier Soil
Achieving the ideal garden soil may feel futile at times, but one easy-to-grow yellow flower can make it healthier by repelling unwanted fungi and insects.
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Stories By Lauren Krystaf
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Are Tomato Cages Helpful Or Hurtful To Garden Plants? Here's What We Found
You might have heard mixed messages on whether or not tomato cages are useful in the garden. Before using them with your plants, there are a few things to know.
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The Right Way To Water Garden Tomatoes To Prevent Them From Splitting
You're looking at a seemingly perfect vine-ripened tomato in your garden, but then you see a giant crack. Use the correct watering method so this won't happen.
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Hakone Grass Is A Low-Maintenance Way To Take Your Landscaping Up A Notch
Landscaping can be meticulous and overwhelming. Enter Hakone grass: an ornamental perennial that's easy to grow and requires little care. Plus, it looks great.
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Why You Should Think About Planting Daffodils If You Have A Groundhog Problem
Groundhogs are often the bane of a gardener's hard work, but planting a few daffodils among your flowers could help you out with this this pest problem.
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The Sunny Flower That Attracts All Kinds Of Pollinators To The Garden
Your yard can be a place full of bees, butterflies, and birds, especially if you add this sunny yellow perennial flower to your pollinator garden.
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Phase Out Your Geraniums And Replace Them With This Reliable Garden Flower
If your geraniums aren't pulling their weight in the garden bed anymore, it may be time to go a different direction. Try this reliable garden flower instead.
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The Stunning Variety Of Flowering Magnolia Tree That Won't Take Over The Garden
Magnolia trees are a stunning addition to a yard, but sometimes their sheer size can take over. This flowering variety, however, will leave room in your garden.
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Banish Out-Of-Control Purslane From Your Garden With A Few Simple Steps
Purslane may be an edible plant, but it can be a nightmare when it takes over your lawn or garden. Banish the unwanted weed for good with a few simple steps.
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Your Potted Mums Will Keep Coming Back Every Year With These Tricks
You may buy potted mums in the early fall and watch them die forever a few months later. However, this annual can become a perennial with a few clever tricks.
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What Does It Mean If You See A Neighbor's Tree Wrapped In Metal?
If you see one of your neighbors wrapping a sheet of metal or wire mesh around one of their trees, there could be a legitimate landscaping reason behind it.
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The Downsides To Consider Before Adding A Bird Bath To Your Yard
A bird bath is a way to attract feathered friends to our yard to drink and bathe. However, there are a few potential downsides to consider before you add one.
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Creeping Phlox Is The Gorgeous Purple Ground Cover That Butterflies Adore
Imagine a lawn full of gorgeous purple flowers. Good news: with creeping phlox as a ground cover, your dream can come true. But butterflies will love it, too.
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Should You Plant Basil And Sage Together In Your Garden?
Having an herb garden is such a delight, and it makes sense to grow similar herbs together as companion plants. But when it comes to basil and sage, should you?
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The Problem With Dogwood Trees You Should Know Before Planting
There are so many varieties of dogwood trees that bring joy and life to your yard. However, before you plant one, consider this little-known problem.
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You Might Be Planting Potatoes All Wrong — Here's Why
Potatoes are a favorite in many vegetable gardens. However, you could be planting them the wrong way. Avoid this common mistake for a better potato harvest.
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Keep Hummingbirds Coming Back To Your Yard With This Unique Red-Blooming Plant
Hummingbirds adore the color red, but this one-of-a-kind plant with red-blooming flowers will stand out in your landscape, all while attracting pollinators.
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Grow This Flowering Perennial In Your Garden For Naturally Healthier Soil
Healthy gardens start with healthy soil. One way to get that "black gold" dirt is to grow this popular flowering perennial plant for extra nitrogen.
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Plant This Easy-Growing Fruit Tree And Watch Your Yard Come To Life
Many fruit trees and shrubs are picky about their growing conditions and can be a hassle for gardeners. But your yard will thank you for this easy-growing tree.
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Turn Your Old Pallets And Pavers Into A Wow-Worthy DIY Outdoor Bar
If you've got pallets and pavers lying around from another garden DIY project, create a gorgeous outdoor bar from the scrap materials that will wow your guests.
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The Unique Purple Flower That Will Attract Pollinators To Your Yard Like Magic
Pollinators like birds, bees, and butterflies can add magic to our yards. With this unique, pretty purple flower, however, you'll have more of them in no time.
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Avoid Making These Mistakes With The Lemon Tree In Your Garden
If you're lucky enough to have a lemon tree in your backyard (or in as a potted plant inside your home) then you should avoid these critical garden mistakes.
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The Low-Maintenance Ground Cover That'll Solve Your Ugly Tree Root Problem
If you see unattractive tree roots all around your yard, there's an easy solution to fix this ugly issue. Best of all, it's a low-maintenance ground cover, too.
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Who Is Responsible If A Neighbor's Tree Falls Into Your Yard?
If a neighbor's tree falls onto your front yard, backyard, or worse, your house, who is responsible for the damage? The answer comes down to a few specifics.
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The Flowering Perennial That's A Great Companion For The Lavender In Your Garden
If you already have lavender in your garden, adding one popular flowering perennial as a companion can ensure you have gorgeous blooms coming back each year.
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The Cute Plants You Don't Want To See Growing At The Base Of Your Tree
Occasionally, your yard can surprise you with plants you've never seen before. But if you see these adorable growths at the base of your trees, look out.
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Prevent Weeds From Taking Over By Planting This Beautiful Blue Ground Cover
There's a gorgeous ground cover plant that has beautiful blue flowers. But best of all, it can help to prevent weeds from taking over your yard and garden.
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