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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The Fast-Growing Flower That Adds Color And Beauty To A Fall Garden
Mum may be the word, but it isn't the only fall flower. There's an annual flower that is perfect for adding colors other than orange to your pots or beds.
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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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7 Companion Plants That Thrive Among Sunflowers
Those beautiful sunflowers light up a yard. But they can be picky when it comes to potential companion plants in the garden. Consider these 7 pairing options.
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DIY Projects (4)
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Don't Throw Out Chipped Coffee Mugs When You Could Be Using Them In The Garden
It's frustrating when your favorite coffee mug gets a chip or small crack in it. However, you can still use the broken cup to DIY this special garden feature.
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8 Ways To Upgrade An Ordinary Chain-Link Fence To Elevate A Yard Or Garden
A chain-link fence is beloved for its utility and lower cost. Appearance? Not so much. But you can make your fencing look great with these 8 easy DIY upgrades.
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DIY A Lovely Wind Chime For Your Garden With Old Keys - Here's How
Wind chimes come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and they make charming additions to the garden. Plus, there are many ways to recycle old keys to do it.
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How To Easily Turn An Old Detergent Jug Into A Practical Garden Tool
There's no need to buy this common garden tool, because the used detergent jug you need to make it yourself is already at your house ... or maybe in your trash.
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Fruits and Vegetables (5)
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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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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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How To Successfully Grow Pumpkins For A DIY-Inspired Fall
Fall is here, but don't lose your gourd. Grow your own pumpkin patch so that you can DIY all your fall decor, autumn treats, and carving jack-o'-lanterns.
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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 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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Garden Design (4)
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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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The Perfect Time And Place To Plant Mums For Vibrant Fall Displays
During the autumn season, gardeners flock to stores for mums that will brighten up their yards. Pick the perfect location (and the right month) to plant them.
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The Stunning Tropical Flower That Blooms Well Into The Fall
Finding spring and summer blooms is super easy. For those of us who want to squeeze as much flower time out of our gardens as possible, here's one to check out.
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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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Ground Covers (2)
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How To Grow Creeping Phlox From Seed For A Colorful Ground Cover
One of the simplest and most affordable ways to get a creeping phlox ground cover lawn is by planting it from seed. Here's how you can grow it yourself.
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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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Indoor Plants (2)
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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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Transform The Way You Grow Vining Plants With The Help Of A Simple Bobby Pin
Few houseplants are as aesthetic and easy to propagate as the vining plants. Add this bobby pin trick to your arsenal to turn your home into an indoor jungle.
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Lawn Care (3)
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Is Watering Your Lawn In The Fall Worth The Cost? Here's What We Found
As the autumn leaves begin to fall upon your grass, you might be ready to stop with your summer lawn care routine altogether. Is watering even worth it? Maybe.
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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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What Is The Best Time Of Year To Aerate Your Lawn?
Do you feel like you've done everything right in your lawn care, but there are still brown patches? It may be time to aerate the soil, but the timing matters.
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Organic Gardening (1)
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Why Gardeners Use This Ancient Technique To Grow The Healthiest Crops
To help your garden thrive, you can try looking to the past. Some gardeners use this historic organic method for healthier plants. Does it actually work?
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Perennials (7)
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The Unique Perennial You Can Seed In September For Gorgeous Spring Blooms
While we plant veggie and annual seeds right before we want them to grow, perennials sometimes need a little season change. This seed is best planted in fall.
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The Classic Garden Beauty That Can Tolerate Shady Conditions
It's easy to take the sun for granted as a gardener. When you have to make do with shadier areas, you need all of the shade-tolerant beauty that you can get!
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Fall Tips For Peonies That Lead To Bigger Blooms In The Spring
Autumn is all around, so it may seem like an odd time to think about peonies. However, following these pruning tips now may give you better blooms next spring.
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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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11 Hardy Perennial Flowers You Can Rely On For A Lush & Colorful Garden
Annuals are gorgeous. But for more garden reliability, perennial flowers are the wise choice. These hardy perennials can withstand more than tender ones.
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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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One Of The Best Garden Perennials You Should Be Planting In September
You may think of spring as the ideal planting time, but you should actually get started in September. Consider this particular perennial flower for your garden.
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Pest Control & Disease (6)
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Why Stink Bugs Are Still A Threat To Your Winter Garden (And What To Do About It)
If you've ever had a stink bug skittering around your home in the winter, you know that they don't just disappear. Winter is a crucial time to thwart them.
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The Creepy Crawly You Don't Want In Your Garden (And How To Keep It Out)
Lots of pests are unwanted, especially around the garden where they can wreak havoc. This particular pest is actually invasive, but you can keep it out.
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Why The Tiny Black Bugs On Your Tomato Plants Are A Big Deal (And What To Do About It)
Finding bug damage on your plants isn't fun, but in this case, it is also potentially disastrous. Here's how to keep these tiny black bugs off of your tomatoes.
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Stop Ants From Taking Over With A Garden Staple You Can Rely On
Even nature lovers have lines in the sand that we draw in the garden. For example, being swarmed by ants is a no-go, so try this well-known pest control method.
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Keep Ants Out Of Your Garden With A Natural Solution You Likely Already Have On Hand
While ants may not directly hurt the plants in your garden, no gardener likes to be swarmed while they work. There's a cheap way to deter the pesky insects.
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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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Pollinators (6)
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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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Hummingbirds Can't Resist This Tropical Perennial Flower
When we think about attracting hummingbirds, many of us don't consider tropical flowers. But this perennial flower that can double as a houseplant.
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The Late Summer Flower That Can Still Attract Hummingbirds In September
There's no reason to think that hummingbird season is over just because it's September. This perennial blooms at the end of summer, and hummingbirds love it.
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The Fall-Blooming Flower That Ensures Hummingbirds Will Keep Coming Back To Your Garden
There are so many summer-blooms for hummingbirds, that you'll have more than enough to choose from. But which one keeps their blooms well into the fall?
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The Hardy & Colorful Perennial That Will Have Pollinators Gathering In The Garden
You won't need to look far for a gorgeous, pollinator-friendly perennial that can attract bees, butterflies, and birds to your garden with this striking flower.
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When To Take Hummingbird Feeders Down (And Why Timing Is So Important)
Hummingbirds are too tiny to hang out in the winter with all of us in colder climates. But when do you need to bring their feeder inside? And when is too early?
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Shrubs (6)
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Why It's A Good Idea To Avoid Pruning Azaleas In The Fall (And What Time Of Year You Should Be Doing It Instead)
Pruning in fall tends to be the default, but it isn't always the correct time to do it. Based on where you live, your azaleas may need a different window.
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Will Epsom Salt Give Roses Bigger Blooms As The Fall Weather Rolls In?
Autumn is meant for gardening preparation for the next year, like fertilizer. Epsom salt is a household staple, but can it help your roses? Here's the answer.
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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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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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Encourage More Blooms From A Climbing Hydrangea Next Spring With This Tip
There are several factors that might lead to your climbing hydrangea shrubs having sparse blooms. To get more flowers, consider this clever pruning tip.
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Get Vibrant Hydrangea Blooms With The Best Method For Watering Them
A hydrangea with wimpy blooms is a sad affair. If you have the right sun and soil, then you have to water your shrub using the best method for big blooms.
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Structures (2)
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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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The Biggest Problem With IKEA's Outdoor Pergola (And What You Can Do About It)
If you have this IKEA pergola at your house (or are considering purchasing one) there could be a potential issue with it. Luckily, there's an easy fix.
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Trees (6)
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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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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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Weed Control (2)
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DIY A Simple Solution To Get Rid Of Weeds (Without Harming Grass!)
It's tough to keep your lawn weed free without spraying poison, but it isn't impossible. Depending on where you live, this one-ingredient trick may work.
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Get Rid Of Weeds In A Gravel Driveway With A Tried And True Solution That Works
Nobody wants to see weeds popping up in their gravel driveway. If you have quite a few of them, there's a clever weed control solution you should try.
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