10 Winter-Ready Flowers to Brighten the Coldest Days
If you’re not ready to let go of gardening during the colder months, you’re in luck! Here are ten resilient…
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What to Grow in Your Garden to Save the Most Money
Growing your own food is one of the easiest ways to cut down on grocery bills, but some crops are…
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A Flower Gardener’s Winter Checklist: What to Do in the Off-Season
Just because the flowers are resting doesn’t mean you get to! Winter is a great time to clean up the…
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9 Plants That Will Wreak Havoc on Your Lawn
We’ve all been there. You plant something that seems like a good idea at the time, only to find out…
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The True Cost of Gardening: It’s Harder and More Expensive Than You’d Guess
A lot of folks think gardening is an easy way to save cash on groceries. But here’s the kicker—it’s not…
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How My Garden Helped Me Slow Down and Savor Life’s Simple Joys
Gardening has this sneaky way of teaching us important life lessons, often when we’re not even looking for them. For…
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5 Stunning Before and After Garden Makeovers
In my experience, transforming your garden and backyard spaces can be one of the most worthwhile and rewarding activities for…
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27 Benefits of Gardening Backed by Science
In this guide, I’ll take you through 27 proven benefits of gardening backed by leading research studies worldwide. Gardening offers…
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30 Native French Flowers and Wildflowers to Admire
Known for its beautiful cities and famous works of art, you might not realize that France is also home to…
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50 Best Deer-Resistant Flowers and Plants for Your Garden
Throughout the year, your garden provides color, fragrance, and enjoyment. Unfortunately, many plants also offer grazing deer an easy banquet,…
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40 Amazing Mosquito-Repelling Flowers and Plants
When the weather is nice outdoors, the last thing you want is a cloud of mosquitoes swarming your backyard BBQ…
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Where to Plant Crape Myrtles for Optimal Growth in Your Garden
In my experience, crape myrtles thrive best when planted in bright, sunny garden spots in slightly acidic soils. These beauties…
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Winter Camellia Plant Care From Cold and Frost
Camellia flowers add some welcome color and structure to the garden during the winter months. These evergreen shrubs thrive in…
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How to Amend Your Soil: Building Better Garden Soil 101
Unlike the many elements of your garden you can’t control: The weather, the weeds that never quit, etc.— the quality of…
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What’s Soil pH & How Is It Affecting My Garden & Houseplants?
For anyone who isn’t a chemistry buff, the term “soil pH” can be intimidating. And while it’s helpful to learn…
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8 Common Garden Pests and Diseases (and How to Deal With Them)
Nothing’s worse than taking a stroll through your garden to admire your flourishing plants and all your hard work only…
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20 Botany Terms Every Gardener Should Know
Like everything, there’s a lingo that goes with gardening. And if you’ve ever walked into a nursery feeling completely overwhelmed…
