Don't Skip This Essential Fall Task When Winterizing A Fruit Tree
While it's easy to add pruning and raking to our winterizing to-do list, there's one important task we often forget that can save our trees from fatal damage.
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How To Avoid Attracting Snakes To Your Yard This Fall
If you're neglecting certain fall tasks, you could be making your yard a safe haven for all your local snakes. Prevent an autumn snake invasion with these tips.
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Why Wild Landscaping Is The Future Of Gardening, And Where To Start With Yours
Not everyone wants a perfectly manicured grass lawn. The wild landscaping trend is here, and it might be better for the planet, too. It's easy to get started.
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Why You Shouldn't Rake All The Fallen Leaves In Your Yard This Fall
October is "leave the leaves" month, and while you might be skeptical, there are proven gardening benefits. Here's why many are arguing to let them decompose.
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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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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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How To Identify And Treat A Common Problem With Persimmon Trees
If you're in the persimmon fan club, then watch out for this common problem that will harm your tree. Step one is to identify the threat to a healthy harvest.
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Prevent Soil Erosion With A Fast-Growing Tree You Can Easily Grow In Your Yard
This iconic conifer is especially good at holding soil in place and feels right at home on a hillside or slope. Plus, it will fill in the space pretty fast.
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Why Fall Is The Ideal Time To Plant This Scrumptious Fruit Tree In The Garden
These delicious Asian fruits might be your summertime fave, but it's time to stop planting them in spring. Here's why the cooler temps of fall work better.
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Why You May Want To Start Putting Aluminum Foil In Your Fruit Trees
After waiting for your apple and peach trees to finally bear fruit, you realize the birds are sharing in your harvest. Aluminum foil might keep them away.
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Trimming Trees In The Fall - A Good Idea Or Harmful For Their Health?
As soon as we see yellow leaves on the ground, it can feel like fall is in full swing. But for trimming trees, it is important to not get too excited too soon.
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The Delicious Fruit Tree You Should Be Planting In The Fall
Springtime gardening is important, but fall planting is just as important. For instance, this popular fruit tree should be planted in your garden this autumn.
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Should You Prune Hydrangeas In The Fall? Here's What We Recommend
You might be glancing outside at your hydrangea bush right about now, seeing the wilting, browning flowers and unkept leaves. Is it time to prune ... or not?
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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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The Bright Winter Tree That Will Have Cardinals Flocking To Your Garden
Some birds stick around in the winter, like the beautiful cardinals. This tree attracts them even in the winter so that you have a majestic view in your garden.
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Grow A Small Variety Of Maple Tree In Your Yard To Save Space Without Sacrificing Beauty
The maple tree in your front yard doesn't have to take over the entire area. There's a gorgeous cultivar of Japanese red maple that's great for small spaces.
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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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Drive Chiggers Out Of Your Yard With 12 Plants That Will Keep Them Away Naturally
Chiggers are tiny, bright red mites that can make your skin itch ... literally. You could help to repel them with these few extra plants in your garden, though.
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10 Companion Plants That Live Happily Under A Pine Tree
A yard full of pines doesn't have to be a negative. There are over 10 types of plants (including flowers, ferns, and shrubs) that grow well under pine trees.
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The Small Palm Tree That Can Grow In A Container Just As Well As In The Garden
The relaxing sway of island palm trees can be all yours, even in colder states, if you pick the right variety. This little tree is easy to accommodate.
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Can Neighbors Legally Trim Trees On Property Lines? Here's What We Found
Consider the legality of the situation before you trim your neighbor's tree along your shared property line ... or find out if it's legal that they cut yours.
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8 Trees That Won't Take Over A Yard Or Garden And Thrive In The Sun
For that sunny, open space in your yard, try something different. Consider one of these small trees that fits perfectly and can handle all that solar power.
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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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15 Stunning Varieties Of Hydrangea Trees You Could Be Growing In Your Garden
Did you know there are cultivars of hydrangea that can be trained to grow like a tree, not a shrub? These stunning varieties will be the star of your garden.
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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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The Popular Tree You Don't Want Growing Too Close To Your Home – And Why
A lovely tree next to the home is the quintessential image most of us aspire to. But there is at least one bad choice when it comes to the type of tree.
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How To Get On Board The Moon Garden Trend
A well-designed moon garden can beautify your yard even after the sun goes down. However, consider which flowers to plant, decor to add, and what to eliminate.
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