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  • Purple and indigo hydrangea bushes grow with sunlight in background.

    10 Plants That Are More Heat-Tolerant And Easier To Grow Than Hydrangeas

    With their vibrant colors and big, fluffy flowers, hydrangeas are popular for a reason, but they don't hold up in heat well. You can try one of these instead.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 3 months ago Read More
  • Large trees in a sunny park casting shade on the grass.

    16 Fast-Growing Trees That Will Add Privacy And Charm To Your Space

    Using trees to add privacy to your yard is a time-honored gardening practice. But some tree species, like these, grow quicker (and look better) than others.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 3 months ago Read More
  • A woman holds a flower pot with red begonias in it.

    18 Types Of Self-Seeding Flowers For A Yard Full Of Effortless Color

    You don't have to go to the garden center every year if you plant the right flowers. These self-seeding plants will bring you colorful flowers again and again.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 3 months ago Read More
  • Red gloves hold damaged cabbage leaves.

    Top Tips For Getting Cabbage Worms Off Your Vegetables And Out Of The Garden

    Growing vegetables from the Brassica family is rewarding, until you see tiny green worms eating your cabbage. These techniques can deter them from your plants.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 3 months ago Read More
  • Lawn mower bag filled with fresh grass clippings

    Don't Toss Grass Clippings When You Could Reuse Them For A Greener Lawn

    When you're mowing your lawn, you can end up generating quite a few piles of grass clippings. There are so many ways to repurpose them for a healthier yard.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 3 months ago Read More
  • Large blue and gray planters sit on a raised deck in a yard.

    Costly Mistakes To Avoid When Filling Large Garden Planters

    Those enormous planters you see perfectly framing a shop or decorating an immaculate home are expensive, but cutting corners to fill them doesn't pay off.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 3 months ago Read More
  • Senior woman harvesting herbs and bringing them in a tray to the garden.

    20 Perennial Herbs You Can Plant Once And Enjoy Year After Year

    Herbs are one of the easiest types of plants to grow in the garden, especially for beginners. You know what makes them even easier? If they're perennials.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 3 months ago Read More
  • A garter snake hides in a green freshly-cut lawn.

    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.

    By Autumn McGarr 4 months ago Read More
  • Raised garden bed with rows of young green plants, a red hand shovel stuck in the soil, and a pair of green gardening gloves resting on the wooden edge

    7 Best Base Ingredients For Thriving Raised Garden Beds

    Get a head start on your perfect raised garden bed by picking a solid base ingredient. There are seven options to consider before you even begin planting.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 4 months ago Read More
  • A bar of pink soap lies outside in the grass of a yard.

    All The Benefits Of Putting A Budget-Friendly Bar Of Soap In The Garden

    A bar of soap in the garden? It may have more uses than you think. The benefits of these hacks and DIY projects could help you have a thriving, healthy yard.

    By Melody Ip 4 months ago Read More
  • Black woman planting flowers in a raised garden bed.

    12 Innovative Ways To Reuse Pool Noodles For Thriving Garden Plants

    With a few old pool noodles you probably have lying around, you can create so many DIY projects to help the plants in your garden go from dying to thriving.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 4 months ago Read More
  • A ripe green cucumber hangs on a vine in a greenhouse.

    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.

    By Autumn McGarr 4 months ago Read More
  • Petunias grow in front of a swath of carpet box ground cover.

    15 Ground Covers That Aren't Worth Planting In Your Yard Or Garden And Why

    Ground covers can transform a lawn or garden with fast-spreading plants. But before you add one to your yard, you might want to avoid these 15 possible options.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 4 months ago Read More
  • A colorful flower bed of blooming flowers

    15 Flowers That Will Flourish In Any Environment For An Easy-To-Grow Garden

    There's nothing more irresistible than a garden bed full of gorgeous flowers. Sadly, blooms are so hard to grow, but there are easy options for any black thumb.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 4 months ago Read More
  • Close up view of a wasp standing on a hummingbird feeder.

    5 Tips For Guarding Your Hummingbird Feeder From Wasps

    While hummingbirds love nectar, so do wasps. They aren't always compatible. Here are five tips for guarding your hummingbird feeder from wasps in your yard.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 4 months ago Read More
  • A girl holds a plastic bottle turned into a planter for flowers.

    Transform 16 Common Household Items From Trash To Garden Treasure

    One person's trash is another gardener's treasure. Before you add household items to the landfill, check out this list to get inspiration for garden decor.

    By Cara Lockwood Benoit 4 months ago Read More
  • Hollowed out orange peels being used as seed starter pots

    How To Use Orange Peels To Help The Plants In Your Garden Thrive

    All you need to help plants grow could be fruit scraps you'd otherwise throw away: orange peels. With so many uses, your garden will be thriving in no time.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 4 months ago Read More
  • The Kieffer pear flowers bloom white and pink.

    3 Low-Maintenance Fruit Trees Beginner Gardeners Can Grow With Confidence

    It's easy to believe that growing your own fruit would be too difficult. But these low-maintenance fruit trees are perfect for beginner gardeners to grow.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 4 months ago Read More
  • Several tall, green basil plants grow in front of a potted shrub.

    Garden Herbs And Vegetables You Don't Want Growing Near Basil

    Basil is one of the most popular garden herbs to grow. However, there are a few herbs and vegetables that you should avoid growing nearby as companion plants.

    By Eman Amjad Ali 4 months ago Read More
  • Bright yellow lemons hang on a tree.

    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.

    By Lauren Krystaf 5 months ago Read More
  • A top-down shot of a little rex begonia (Begonia rex) plant.
    By Jay Golberg November 7th, 2023

    How To Help My Exotic Angel Plants Grow

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  • A close-up of athe bushy crown of a robellini palm tree (Phoenix roebelenii).
    By M.H. Dyer November 7th, 2023

    How To Care For A Robellini Palm

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  • A lovely white morning glory (Ipomoea alba) flower with hints of blue blooms up toward the sky.
    By Jay Golberg November 6th, 2023

    Moonflower Colors

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  • Some delicate white flowers growing on a Carolina silverbell (Halesia carolina).
    By Stephanie Green November 6th, 2023

    North Carolina: Native Flowering Trees

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  • By Jacob J. Wright October 17th, 2023

    Reasons Why A Butterfly Bush Doesn't Bloom

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  • By Jacob J. Wright October 17th, 2023

    Orange Aphids On A Butterfly Weed

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  • An upshot of a pecan tree (Carya illinoinensis).
    By M.H. Dyer September 19th, 2023

    The Average Life Of The Pecan Tree

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