Landscaping
Landscaping, including landscape plants like trees and shrubs, as well as lawns and ornamental plants.
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Fall lawn care
Fall is a perfect season to spend some time improving your lawn. Cooler air and warm soil create optimal growing conditions that help lawns recover…
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Aphids
Aphids are one of the most common and persistent insect pests in the garden. These tiny, soft-bodied insects can damage leaves, stems, and flowers (but…
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What to do with grass clippings
Grass clippings are a valuable resource. Whether left on the lawn, composted, or used as mulch, they provide essential nutrients, improve soil health, and reduce…
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15 wildflower border garden ideas
Creating a wildflower border garden is a fantastic way to bring color, wildlife, and natural beauty to your yard. Start by selecting a diverse range…
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Organic mulch
Organic mulch is a biodegradable material used to cover a garden’s soil surface. It’s biodegradable. These types of mulches are derived from natural sources, including…
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10+ low maintenance shrubs for shade landscaping
Not many of us have the time required to keep a perfectly manicured yard (and nor do we want to). If your yard has a…
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20+ shrubs for shade
Choosing appropriate shrubs for shade gardens and low-light spots is key to creating a vibrant landscape. While most shrubs really do need quite a lot…
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How to grow vines
Wondering how to grow vines? These versatile, eye-catching plants can add color, fragrance, and even fruit to your outdoor space. Let’s look at selecting the…
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How to grow trees
Learning how to grow trees provides us with oxygen, shade, and beauty, and also supports countless species of birds, insects, and other creatures. This step-by-step…
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How to grow shrubs
The presence of thriving, vibrant shrubs often enhances the charm of a garden. These woody plants serve as cornerstones, adding structure, seasonal color, and even…
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How to grow a lawn
Dreaming of a lush, green lawn? Achieving a beautiful and healthy lawn is not a far-fetched fantasy. In our step-by-step guide, we will show you…
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Ground cover plants
Ground cover plants are low-growing species that can beautifully decorate the spaces between stepping stones, fill in shady spots, or replace grass. Let’s look at…
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Garden pests
My journey in the garden has been wonderful but not without its challenges. As a master gardener, I’ve faced the onslaught of many garden pests,…
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How to use a soaker hose
To use a soaker hose, unroll it near the base of your plants, ensuring it’s free from kinks/twists. Connect it to your regular garden hose…
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What is a soaker hose?
Wondering what is a soaker hose? A soaker hose is a special type of garden hose designed to let water seep out slowly along its…
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Drip irrigation pros and cons
Watering seems like one of the most simple gardening tasks. It certainly can be, but there are also many ways it can go wrong. One…
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Wildlife garden
When dealing with the hustle and bustle of life on a daily basis, who wouldn’t want to transform their outdoor space into a little slice…
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Aphids on plants
One of the most common pests gardeners struggle with, especially in their vegetable patch, is aphids. Even the mention of their name will induce a…
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Planting a pollinator garden
Pollinator gardens are continuously rising in popularity thanks to interest in sustainability and a global push to make gardens more environmentally friendly. If you want…
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Lily of the valley
Interested in growing the beautiful lily of the valley plant? This shade-tolerant flowering groundcover can be lovely in the right corner of the garden. Lily…
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Winter sowing milkweed
Winter sowing milkweed is an easy way to grow this vital plant for monarch butterflies. Sow seeds in clear plastic containers with drainage holes, then…
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5 succulent garden ideas
Wonderfully low-maintenance and visually stunning, it’s no wonder succulents have remained popular garden plants for years. Beloved by collectors, this group is vast and easy…
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8 small garden ideas
As more people move to cities and urbanization increases, gardens are growing smaller. This can be tough for avid gardeners who have a long list…
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15 vines for shade
Vines are a great way to cover a large area with lush green, and there is plenty of choice when it comes to vines, from…
