12 Beautiful Reasons to Grow Lavender in Your Garden
Have you ever been in a lavender field? It’s like being under a magic spell. A calm, almost spiritual light grows inside you with pure…
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As Summer Fades, These 10 Native Flowers Keep Bees, Butterflies, and Color Alive Until Frost
By the time September light softens and the hum of summer fades, most gardens start to look a little tired. The zinnias are spent, the…
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How to Choose the Right Rocks Plants for a Rock Garden
Leaves draping over colorful stones… flowers blooming among decorative outcrops… rock gardens are a form of art. You can have a the desert look, the…
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10 Native, Deer-Resistant Plants That Bring the Beauty of Hostas Without the Constant Chewing
It’s easy to see why everyone plants hostas. They’re calm, beautiful, and make any shady spot feel finished. Those big leaves fill the space, smooth…
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15 Perennials You Should Cut Back in Fall for Healthier Blooms Next Year
When fall arrives, the flowering season of most perennials also comes to a close. But do you want to enjoy their blossoms (and, why not,…
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Boxwood Blight Has Put 95% of U.S. Shrubs at Risk — These 10 Native Alternatives Are Safer, Stronger, and Way More Beautiful
Ever walk past your boxwood hedge and think, “Why does this look worse every year?” You’re not imagining it. Across the U.S., boxwood—once the gold…
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Best Heirloom Seed Companies Every Gardener Should Know
Twenty years ago, I was the head of a small hobby farm specializing in heirloom tomatoes and peppers. On the hunt for Matt’s Wild Cherry…
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12 Deer-Resistant Annuals You Can Plant Now for a Cutting Garden That Finally Outsmarts the Bambi Brigade
If you’ve ever tiptoed out to the garden in early spring, clippers in hand, dreaming of armfuls of fresh blooms — only to find stubs…
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Crops You Can Grow From Seed With Snow on The Ground!
Crops You Can Grow From Seed With Snow on The Ground!
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These 6 Clever Tricks Will Stop Squirrels From Digging Up Your Spring Bulbs for Good
Tell me if this sounds familiar: you spend an afternoon planting bulbs, the kind of day that makes you feel quietly accomplished — soil under…
