15 Shrubs and Trees That Should Always Be Pruned in Winter Dormancy
Winter is a busy time in the garden, to prepare it for spring, and a big job is pruning plants, especially trees and shrubs. Yes,…
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Why Calling Snow ‘Poor Man’s Fertilizer’ Is Only Half True — Here’s What Really Happens
Every winter, as soon as the first big snowfall hits somewhere in the country, a familiar phrase starts floating around again: “snow is poor man’s…
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Deer Eating Your Tomatoes? Here’s How to Protect Your Plants
After a long season of caring for your tomato plants there’s nothing more disappointing than waking up and seeing your prized plants chomped down by…
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10 Flowering Shrubs That Are Just as Beautiful as Hydrangeas — but So Much Easier to Grow and Keep Healthy
Hydrangeas have a way of pulling you in. Those billowy blooms, the soft colors, the sense of abundance — it’s easy to see why they’re…
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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…
