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    Is It Safe to Plant Climbing Vines On Your House?

    A vine-covered house may look like it came out of a fairy tale, but it could turn out to be...


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    Try These Mini Vegetables and Fruits in Your Garden This Year

    Whether you have space for a big garden or not, growing mini vegetables is fun and easy. Plus, you get...


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    How You Can Help Bees and Pollinators Thrive in Your Yard

    Native bees and honeybees are struggling in many places. Learn how to help the bees, butterflies and more beneficial bugs...


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    If Mushrooms Are Growing in Your Lawn, This Is What It Means

    Gardening expert Melinda Myers explains why mushrooms sprout on your lawn and trees and what to do about them.


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    10 Best Annuals for Shady Spots

    Brilliant blooms and fun foliage options are endless if you know where to look. Let's explore captivating types of annuals...


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    12 Orange Flowers To Grow in Your Garden

    Orange flowers pack a punch, making a bold statement in gardens, borders and containers. These extroverted flowers are NOT shrinking...


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    Gardening 101: How To Plant Flowers

    Once you've planted your first flowers and watched them grow and bloom, you'll be confidently adding more flowers to your...


    Amazon’s Affordable, Portable Greenhouse Protects Plants All Winter

    This wallet-friendly, highly-rated, portable greenhouse on Amazon will keep all of your plants safe from frost and furry...

    What It Means If Your Indoor Plant Has Water Droplets On Its Leaves

    Deciphering those drippy leaves is easier than you might think and reveals the secret to healthy, happy plants.


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    Indoor Herb Garden Ideas and Inspiration

    Get inspired to keep fresh herbs always within reach with these beautiful and creative indoor herb garden ideas!


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    What Is a Plant Hardiness Zone and How Do I Find Mine?

    Learning your Plant Hardiness Zone will help you choose plants that will grow well in your garden and avoid those...


    How to Winterize Rose Bushes

    Do all roses need to be winterized? Thankfully no, but a few types of roses may require some protection to...


    How to Keep Mums Alive Longer With a Simple Hack

    You might think mums are only a fall flower, but you're mistaken. Discover how to keep mums alive longer through...


    Pro Tips For Estimating How Many Plants You Need

    Estimating how many plants you'll need for your containers and garden beds isn't an exact science, but you'll come close...


    14 Best Christmas Plants and Flowers for the Holiday Season

    Decorating with Christmas plants and flowers is a great holiday tradition to start or continue in your home.


    How To Grow and Care for Pansies

    Can you plant pansies in the fall? Yes! They love the cooler temperatures of fall and spring. And you may...


    How to Winterize Strawberry Plants and Why You Should

    Wonder why they call them STRAWberries? It has to do with how to winterize strawberry plants and the best layer...

    How to Properly Winterize Hydrangeas

    Depending on the type you have and where you garden, you may not have to do much. Read on to...


    10 Plants That Look Like They Were Created By Dr. Seuss

    When you tire of growing common plants, it's time to pick some new ones from this list of fun, whimsical...


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    How to Build a Shed: 2011 Garden Shed

    Want to build this stellar storage shed? The full project plans are available...


    Is Coleus an Annual or Perennial?

    Bring the tropics to your summer landscape with coleus and enjoy some of the prettiest leaves in the plant world.


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    What Your Hydrangeas Can Tell You About Your Soil

    Hydrangeas are beautiful perennials that come in a variety of hues. But did you know their color can give you...


    Is Celosia a Perennial?

    I love seeing colorful celosia in fall-themed container gardens. But if it's planted in the ground, is celosia a perennial?...

    How To Grow and Care for Celosia

    If you haven't grown celosia, you're missing out on some unique and interesting flowers. Here's what to know about celosia...


    How To Care for Mums

    Mums aren't just for containers. You can grow them in the ground too. And, with a little bit of care,...


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    Make a Tiny Oasis in Your Backyard with the Coolaroo Shade Sail

    Here's an easy and inexpensive way to throw some shade in your yard or campsite.


    10 Tips for Planting Bulbs

    Learn how to plant bulbs in the fall so you're sure to enjoy their colorful blooms in the spring. We'll...


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    Should You Prune Hydrangeas In the Fall?

    It's fall and you're cleaning up your garden. What happens if you don't prune your hydrangeas? Let's find out.


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    The Benefits of Using Crushed Seashells in Your Soil

    Are crushed seashells the answer for improving your garden soil? Under the right conditions, they might be just what...