12 Of The Easiest Flowers To Grow For Beginner Gardeners
Beginning gardeners might be intimidated by the thought of planting certain flowers. But there are actually so many that are easy to grow straight from seed!
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DIY Projects (4)
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Grow Your Own Mini Indoor Rosemary Christmas Tree
As pretty as a Christmas tree is, it's big, messy, and needs to go back in the box in a month. But rosemary is the tiny "tree" that keeps giving all year!
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Keep Birds Happy This Winter With An Alternative Solution To Frozen Bird Baths
Not all birds fly south for the winter. Those that stick closer to home (like your yard) need help to access their bird baths without it freezing. Here's how.
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Attract More Hummingbirds With A Garden Feature That Won't Cost You A Dime
We love seeing hummingbirds in the garden, but attracting them can require a lot of time and investment. However, this feature is free and comes from your yard.
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How To Transform An Old Wine Bottle Into A Bird Feeder For Your Garden
The garden is perfect for exercising your green thumb in more than one way. This clever way to recycle your wine bottle also requires some carpentry skills.
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Fruits and Vegetables (7)
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Save Old Coffee Grounds To Fertilize These 7 Vegetables For A Thriving Garden
Coffee grounds are an ideal fertilizer. Follow composting instructions and apply to the plants that will appreciate it, like these veggie garden favorites.
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Save A Tomato Plant From Brutal Winter Temps With This Savvy Gardening Technique
Once winter hits, it doesn't have to be curtains for your tomato plant. Bring the growing indoors with a nifty propagation tip that will keep tomatoes coming.
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Help Peach Trees Thrive With A Companion Plant They Love
There's nothing more fulfilling than growing peach trees for their fresh fruit. However, your tree will benefit greatly from this veggie as a companion plant.
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The Essential Winter Task That Ensures A Healthy Blueberry Shrub Next Spring
Blueberry shrubs may take a bit of work to get into optimal growing shape, but the fruit makes it worth the time. And winter is an important maintence period.
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Here's Why There Are Plastic Forks In People's Veggie Gardens (& If You Should Try It)
If you've seen plastic forks sticking out of someone's vegetable garden, they may be protecting their plants. It's an easy hack, but does it actually work?
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How To Grow Sweet Potatoes Indoors If You Don't Have Garden Space
When you have limited growing space, don't fret. With the right variety, planning, and tools, you can grow even root vegetables like sweet potatoes indoors.
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9 Vegetables That Can Thrive Indoors For An Abundant Winter Harvest
Don't let winter weather prevent you from growing produce when there are at least nine vegetables that you can easily grow inside over the colder seasons.
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Garden Design (2)
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The Simple Thing Chip & Jo Recommend Adding For Fixer Upper-Inspired Curb Appeal
HGTV star Joanna Gaines combines her home and gardening expertise with a simple porch decorating tip that is bound to catch your eye in every season.
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What The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts For Precipitation This Upcoming Winter
Gardeners have relied on The Old Farmer's Almanac for decades. Get an idea about the upcoming winter's snowfall with its popular yearly precipitation forecast.
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Garden Tools & Elements (4)
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The Old Farmer's Almanac Shares A Hack For Preserving Garden Tools In Winter Weather
The Old Farmer's Alamanac has been sharing wisdom for over 200 years. They say one popular culinary item could also be handy for your garden tools this winter.
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Potential Downsides To Using A Window-Mounted Hummingbird Feeder
Mounting a hummingbird feeder to your window might seem like a great idea to attract the pollinators to your yard, but there are a few negatives to considers.
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The Big Mistake You Don't Want To Make With A Hummingbird Feeder
Adding a hummingbird feeder to your yard might seem easy, but you should avoid making one key mistake if you want to see more of the pollinators in your garden.
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Avoid This Hummingbird Feeder Mistake For More Visitors In The Garden
Hummingbirds are a delight. But if you're making this common mistake with your hummingbird feeder, you could be deterring them from visiting your garden.
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Ground Covers (3)
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Cover Unsightly Tree Roots With 11 Ground Covers That Make A Gorgeous Living Mulch
One of the best partnerships in the garden could be between your trees and a flowering ground cover, plants that act as a living mulch under shaded canopies.
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The Beautiful Flowering Ground Cover That's Considered An Invasive Species
There's a good reason to avoid this ground cover, even though it's gorgeous and produces lovely purple flowers. It's invasive and will take over your yard.
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Plant This Flowering Ground Cover For Ideal Coverage Under Trees And Shrubs
The bare space underneath trees and shrubs can look unattractive, but a ground cover can help. This Mediterranean flowering perennial may be the perfect fit.
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Indoor Plants (5)
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How To Keep This Popular Houseplant Thriving Throughout The Winter
This low-maintenance, humidity-loving houseplant needs you to know that it is affected by the winter, even indoors! Here's how to adjust your care for it.
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The Easiest Way To Ensure You Get Blooms On Your Christmas Cactus
Given its name, you may expect a Christmas cactus to bloom on (or around) December 25. However, one simple mistake could prevent the houseplant from flowering.
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The Best Way To Keep Your Snake Plant Healthy All Winter
Nothing stings more than accidentally killing a "low-maintenance" houseplant. If your snake plant withers this winter, you might be doing this task too often.
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What To Do If Your Peace Lily Is Drying Out Between Waterings
Peace lilies are lovely, low-maintenance houseplants. So if yours is drying out faster than it used to, then it may be time to take a look at your pot.
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How To Grow Aloe Vera From One Plant For A Lifetime Supply
Aloe vera is as useful as it is pretty to look at. You can expand your medicinal plant supply without spending a bunch of money with just one healthy plant!
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Lawn Care (4)
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3 Important Factors To Consider When Buying The Right Lawn Mower For Your Yard
Purchasing a mower for your yard isn't necessarily an easy task. There are many things to keep in mind, but these lawn care concerns are at the top of the list.
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What The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts For Thanksgiving Weather
Planning yardwork to prep for the holidays? Then you should know what weather to expect the week of Thanksgiving. Here's what the Old Farmer's Almanac predicts.
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How (And When) To Dethatch A Lawn For Healthier, Greener Grass
Caring for your lawn is a year-round, multi-step process. For healthy grass, make sure that you learn what thatch is and how you can get rid of it correctly.
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Raking Or Mowing Fallen Leaves - Which Method Is Better (And More Beneficial)
With the leaves all over the ground come autumn, your mind might be on leaf removal. Should you rake them up, or mow over them? Here's what we found.
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News (1)
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Is The Old Farmer's Almanac Ending In 2026? Here's The Truth
It's always sad when a generations-old publication comes to an end. But while a 200-year-old almanac is closing, it may not be the one you're thinking about.
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Perennials (3)
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The Beautiful Perennial You Can Add To Your Garden For Color Interest In Winter
While there aren't many flowers that can withstand winter temperatures, this colorful perennial will add beauty to your garden during the coldest season.
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The Essential Task For Healthy Hostas Before Winter Chills Hit The Garden
Hostas are easy perennials to add some flare to your yard. But if one is struggling, this simple action may be the key to it bouncing back to full health.
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6 Flowering Perennials To Plant In November For Stunning Spring Blooms
It's not too early to think about your spring flower garden. Go ahead and plant these six perennials in November for the promise of pretty blooms next year.
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Pest Control & Disease (10)
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Citrus Vs. Snakes: Will This Fruity Solution Deter The Serpents? Here's What We Know
It can be scary to see snakes show up in our gardens. Some people think that tossing citrus peels around your garden will keep them away, but here's the truth.
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How To Distract Pesky Wasps From Hummingbird Feeders In The Garden
Hummingbirds love their special, nectar-filled feeders. Unfortunately, so do wasps. But you can solve that problem with an easy, chemical-free garden solution.
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Keep Ticks Out Of The Garden With A Fresh-Smelling Plant You Can Enjoy
Ticks are both creepy and dangerous, so it's worth trying to repel them. You can grow this ornamental grass at home and then turn it into an affective oil.
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Why Hummingbird Lovers Should Be Wary Of A Praying Mantis On Their Feeder
Despite the peaceful name, a praying mantis may spell trouble for even the feisty hummingbird. Here are some tips on how to keep the birds safe from them.
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12 Plants That Are Attracting Unwanted Wasps To Your Yard Or Garden
Wasps are pollinators, but some of these stinging pests can be aggressive and you may not want them in your garden. These 12 common plants could be the culprit.
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These 12 Plants Are Unknowingly Attracting Aphids Into Your Garden
Aphids are one of the worst pests in the garden. Sadly, there are many plants they love to eat, like these 12 popular shrubs, flowers, trees, and vegetables.
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Snakes Can't Help But Slither Up To This Perfect Hiding Spot In Your Yard
Snakes are only interested in eating rodents and avoiding predators, so they are pretty easy to thwart. Still, you may want to move this perfect hiding spot.
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Keep Your Yard Or Garden A Snake-Free Zone With One Manageable Tip
On first instinct, we see snakes as danger noodles, but for much of the U.S., they are just pest control. Still, a trick with your lawn could keep them out.
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How To Identify What Unwanted Critter Is Damaging Your Yard Or Garden
Digging seems innocent, but from unsightly dirt piles to shredded lawns, it can be a real problem. Once you identify who is doing the damage, you can stop them.
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10 Plants That Are Attracting Unwanted Boxelder Bugs To Your Yard Or Garden
If you're seeing an influx of boxelder bugs on your property, it may be because you've inadvertently attracted them yourself with one of these 10 common plants.
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Pollinators (4)
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How Often You Should Be Cleaning A Feeder To Keep Hummingbirds Happy & Safe
With a feeder, you're inviting hummingbirds into your yard. Make sure they stay safe by following a proper cleaning routine that's dependent on the weather.
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The Best Color To Instantly Attract More Hummingbirds Into Your Garden Space
If you have a cozy nectar bar all set up but are having trouble attracting hummingbirds to it, you can try using their favorite color to get their attention.
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Add This Sweet-Smelling Flower That Hummingbirds Can't Resist
While hummingbirds don't sniff out their nectar, that doesn't mean you can't feed them and enjoy the sweet smells yourself. Plant this uniquely-shaped flower.
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Attract Colorful Hummingbirds To The Garden With An Easy-To-Grow Flower They Love
Hummingbirds need a lot of fuel, but there are also plenty of plants that you can add to your garden that they love. This colorful wildflower is just one!
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Shrubs (4)
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The Old Farmer's Almanac Shares A Smart Tip For Healthier Hydrangeas
The Old Farmer's Almanac is still alive and well, and its smart tip for hydrangeas might just save you from frozen roots with a very common garden chore.
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What Potted Hydrangeas Need Most Before The Winter's First Frost
Hydrangeas are tolerant to cold, but that tolerance differs for ones planted in a pot and those planted in the ground. Here's how to protect your potted shrubs.
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8 Of The Best Companion Plants To Grow Near Hydrangeas For A Stunning Garden
While hydrangeas add bursts of color on their own, why not make your garden even better by adding these companion plants alongside (or underneath) the shrubs?
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This Easy-To-Grow Flowering Shrub Is A Gorgeous Alternative To Hydrangeas
If hydrangeas are harder to grow than they're worth in your area, there's another woody shrub with big clusters of vibrant flowers for you to consider.
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Soil (1)
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The Soil Addition That Can Prepare Hostas For A Cold Winter
Hostas can handle cold weather in your garden pretty well, but constant temperature changes can damage the plant. Add this to your soil before winter to help.
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Trees (5)
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How To Remove A Tree Stump Without Harsh Chemicals Or Heavy Equipment
Tree stump removal can be pricey, but you might still want that unsightly eyesore out of your yard. Get it done the cheaper way without resorting to chemicals.
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8 Of The Least Messy Shade Trees To Cool Down Your Yard Without The Cleanup
The benefits of a shade tree? Cooler yard in the summer and more privacy. The downside? All that mess from the leaves. But these 8 trees minimize yard clutter.
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The Stunning Tree That Keeps Birds Coming Back To Visit Throughout Winter
Winter is a tough time for birds to find food, but you can help them out with your landscaping. This compact tree also bears fruit all winter for all to enjoy.
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8 Small Trees That Have Big Curb Appeal
Whether you're selling your house or just wanting to spruce it up, planting one of these gorgeous small trees to your yard could increase your home's value.
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The Best Time Of Year To Plant A Fast-Growing Maple Tree For Gorgeous Color
It's a delight to watch trees change colors in autumn. Plant this maple tree at the right time to enjoy colorful fall leaves in your yard. And it grows quickly.
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Weed Control (2)
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This Weed-Free Gravel Landscaping DIY Isn't Perfect. But Is It Worth It?
Weeds growing through gravel stands out in the worst way. One landscaping solution seems like a perfect solution, but there are more downsides than you think.
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How To Clear Pesky Spurge Weed From Your Garden Before It Takes Over
Those annoying spurge weeds in your garden bed have evolved to be widespread and difficult to eliminate. Try this one task to keep it from taking over.
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