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25 Colorful Container Garden Recipes for Shade That Are Easy to Grow

25 Colorful Container Garden Recipes for Shade That Are Easy to Grow

Shade container gardens offer a quick and easy way to brighten up a shady yard. Our caladium container ideas come with design suggestions and plant combinations. Give them a try!
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How to Make a Spherical Hanging Basket in Just 20 Minutes

How to Make a Spherical Hanging Basket in Just 20 Minutes

Create a sphere hanging basket to show off your flowers in just 20 minutes with these easy instructions.
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How to Make a Hypertufa Trough for a Faux Stone Container Garden

How to Make a Hypertufa Trough for a Faux Stone Container Garden

Make these unique containers yourself. Over time, the artificial stone beds will age and gather moss for added charm.
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What Is Loam Soil and How Can You Create It in Your Garden?

What Is Loam Soil and How Can You Create It in Your Garden?

Loam soil is often mentioned as best for plants. But what is loam soil exactly? Here's what to know about this ideal soil type.
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How to Compost: Feeding Your Plants and Reducing Waste

How to Compost: Feeding Your Plants and Reducing Waste

Learning how to compost is one of the best gardening techniques for feeding plants and improving soil.
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What Is a Bee Lawn? Plus How to Plant One

What Is a Bee Lawn? Plus How to Plant One

Bee lawns are gaining popularity as a grass alternative that is lower-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and pollinator-friendly. Find out how to plant and care for a bee lawn of your own.
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How to Grow and Care for a Lavender Plant Indoors

How to Grow and Care for a Lavender Plant Indoors

To grow lavender indoors, you just need to meet a few basic conditions and use cuttings to create a never-ending supply of lavender plants.
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8 Must-Know Tips for Pruning Cucumber Plants to Boost Your Harvest

8 Must-Know Tips for Pruning Cucumber Plants to Boost Your Harvest

Pruning cucumber plants can help you grow a bigger harvest and keep diseases under control. Here's what you need to know to prune cucumber vines properly.
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When and How to Harvest Spinach at Its Peak

When and How to Harvest Spinach at Its Peak

Learn how to harvest spinach microgreens, baby leaves, and mature greens with these simple tips.
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How to Plant and Grow Muscadine Grapes

How to Plant and Grow Muscadine Grapes

Learn how to plant and grow muscadine grapes and harvest delicious fruit for fresh eating, preserves, and wine.
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How to Plant and Grow Mandevilla

How to Plant and Grow Mandevilla

Learn how to care for mandevilla, a classic tropical vine, with this guide that includes light, water, soil, and overwintering tips.
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How to Plant and Grow American Hazelnut Trees

How to Plant and Grow American Hazelnut Trees

This guide covers how to grow and care for American hazelnuts, including planting, pest control, and harvesting tips.
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7 of the Worst Trees to Plant in Your Yard (and What to Plant Instead)

7 of the Worst Trees to Plant in Your Yard (and What to Plant Instead)

Not all trees are good additions to your landscape. Find out which are the worst trees to plant for their invasiveness, messiness, and high maintenance. Plus find recommendations for better trees to plant instead.
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Add Easy-Care Color with This Small Space, Drought-Resistant Garden Plan

Add Easy-Care Color with This Small Space, Drought-Resistant Garden Plan

This small space, drought-resistant garden plan will add lots of color without needing a ton of watering.
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This Low-Water Garden Plan Will Look Vibrant Through Droughts

This Low-Water Garden Plan Will Look Vibrant Through Droughts

This low-water garden plan will keep your plants vibrant all throughout the hot, humid summer.
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12 Beautiful Rabbit- and Deer-Resistant Bulbs for Your Garden

12 Beautiful Rabbit- and Deer-Resistant Bulbs for Your Garden

Rabbit- and deer-resistant bulbs are a boon for zones where the wildlife treats your garden like a restaurant.
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What Is Rooting Hormone? Plus How to Use It to Propagate Your Plants

What Is Rooting Hormone? Plus How to Use It to Propagate Your Plants

Rooting hormone boosts the success of growing new plants from cuttings. Here's how to use it to propagate your plants more effectively.
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21 Easy Ideas to Beautify Your Yard

21 Easy Ideas to Beautify Your Yard

Get great garden design tips from renowned Canadian designer Brian Minter.
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How to Make a Tabletop Moss Garden

How to Make a Tabletop Moss Garden

Make your own tabletop moss garden in 5 simple steps! Bring artistic greenery indoors (or add it to an outdoor room) for a natural touch with our DIY moss garden.
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7 Ways to Attract Monarch Butterflies to Your Garden

7 Ways to Attract Monarch Butterflies to Your Garden

Draw these beautiful pollinators to your yard with our seven secrets for a successful monarch garden.

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How to Make a Succulent Heart Planter from Concrete

How to Make a Succulent Heart Planter from Concrete

Cement your love of succulents by whipping up this adorable concrete planter that you can hang up.
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Drip Irrigation vs. Soaker Hose: How to Choose the Best Watering Option

Drip Irrigation vs. Soaker Hose: How to Choose the Best Watering Option

To help you choose between drip irrigation vs. soaker hoses, this guide explains the pros and cons of each.
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How to Improve and Amend Clay Soil

How to Improve and Amend Clay Soil

Don't let clay soil keep you from having a beautiful garden. There are many easy (and organic!) ways to amend heavy soil.
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Pepper Plant Leaves Curling? 8 Reasons Why and What to Do About It

Pepper Plant Leaves Curling? 8 Reasons Why and What to Do About It

When you see your pepper plant leaves curling, it's a sign of stress that could reduce your harvest. This guide will help you figure out if too much heat, pests, or other factors are the cause and how to fix it.
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12 Tips for Growing Lettuce in Containers from Seed to Salad

12 Tips for Growing Lettuce in Containers from Seed to Salad

Take the guesswork out of growing lettuce in containers with these must-know tips, such as the best types of lettuce for pots, the right containers to use, and how often to fertilize.
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9 Expert Palm Tree Trimming Tips to Keep Your Fronds Looking Fresh

9 Expert Palm Tree Trimming Tips to Keep Your Fronds Looking Fresh

These palm tree trimming techniques will ensure your palms remain healthy, vibrant, and beautiful.
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Yes, You Can Grow Magnolia Trees in Pots—Here’s How to Succeed

Yes, You Can Grow Magnolia Trees in Pots—Here’s How to Succeed

With a big planter and a small variety, here’s how to grow a magnolia in a pot.
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13 Crabapple Trees That Add Stunning Color to Your Landscape

13 Crabapple Trees That Add Stunning Color to Your Landscape

Find the best crabapple tree for your yard with colorful, long-lasting flowers, fruit, and fall foliage.
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Does Bleach Kill Weeds? Yes, But Here's Why You Should Never Try It

Does Bleach Kill Weeds? Yes, But Here's Why You Should Never Try It

Learn the effectiveness and drawbacks of using bleach to kill weeds and why experts don't recommend it for use in gardens.
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12 Before-and-After Garden Makeovers to Inspire Your Next Project

12 Before-and-After Garden Makeovers to Inspire Your Next Project

These clever garden renovation ideas will help you add more interest to your landscape—and make it easier to maintain, too.
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Garden Privacy Ideas that Incorporate Landscaping and Hardscaping

Garden Privacy Ideas that Incorporate Landscaping and Hardscaping

Check out these garden privacy ideas that include landscaping and hardscaping for creating a beautiful and private oasis in your yard.
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7 Best Plants for Slopes That Will Look Beautiful While Preventing Erosion

7 Best Plants for Slopes That Will Look Beautiful While Preventing Erosion

These tough plants for slopes will fill an inclined landscape with colorful flowers and lush foliage.
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12 Chicken Coop Ideas for Your Backyard Hens

12 Chicken Coop Ideas for Your Backyard Hens

These chicken coop ideas will help keep your flock safely contained while serving as an attractive addition to your landscape.
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This Cozy Corner Garden Plan Will Brighten Up an Unused Spot in Your Yard

This Cozy Corner Garden Plan Will Brighten Up an Unused Spot in Your Yard

This cozy corner garden plan will create a pocket of color in the unused spots in your yard.
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How to Plant and Grow Eastern Bluestar

How to Plant and Grow Eastern Bluestar

Learn how to care for native Eastern bluestar, including its light, soil, and water requirements, plus where and how to plant this tough but beautiful perennial plant.
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Mix Houseplants and Spring Bulbs in an Easy-to-Make Dish Garden

Mix Houseplants and Spring Bulbs in an Easy-to-Make Dish Garden

Make this gorgeous tabletop garden display and enjoy the lush arrangement during the winter months before transferring the bulbs into your garden come spring.
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What Is a Bee Hotel? Plus How to Install One to Support Pollinators

What Is a Bee Hotel? Plus How to Install One to Support Pollinators

Adding a bee hotel to your yard provides nesting spots for vital pollinators. Here's what you need to know to properly install and maintain different types of bee hotels.
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11 Tips for Repotting African Violets to Get More Flowers

11 Tips for Repotting African Violets to Get More Flowers

Repotting African violets regularly helps them grow and bloom better. Use these must-know tips to repot your plants properly.
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How to Plant and Grow Haworthia

How to Plant and Grow Haworthia

Discover how to care for members of the genus Haworthia as houseplants or outdoors. Learn about proper lighting, fertilizing, and heat as well as how to propagate these fascinating little succulents.
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How to Fix Root Rot in Potted Plants (Plus 6 Prevention Tips)

How to Fix Root Rot in Potted Plants (Plus 6 Prevention Tips)

Knowing how to fix root rot can help save houseplants from overwatering and diseases. Use these tips to treat and prevent root rot.

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How to Test Your Garden Soil’s pH Level in 4 Simple Steps

How to Test Your Garden Soil’s pH Level in 4 Simple Steps

Check your soil's acidity or alkalinity with an inexpensive kit, then use this info to decide which additives you need to grow healthier plants.
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How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn? 8 Tips to Time It Right

How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn? 8 Tips to Time It Right

How often you should mow your lawn depends on factors such as type of grass and weather. These tips will help you figure out how frequently to mow for a lush, healthy lawn.
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How to Harvest Rosemary for Its Fragrant Leaves

How to Harvest Rosemary for Its Fragrant Leaves

These tips on how to harvest rosemary will help you gather plenty of fresh leaves at peak flavor from potted plants and herb gardens too.
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How to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms at Home

How to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms at Home

Follow our easy steps for growing shiitake mushrooms on logs.
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How to Plant and Grow a Meyer Lemon Tree

How to Plant and Grow a Meyer Lemon Tree

A Meyer lemon tree that produces sweet fruit is a beautiful addition to your garden or home.
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11 Essential Tips for Growing Rosemary Indoors

11 Essential Tips for Growing Rosemary Indoors

Growing rosemary indoors gives you easy access to this fragrant herb all year long. Here's how to care for this fragrant herb in your home.
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How to Plant and Grow Leeks

How to Plant and Grow Leeks

Growing leeks requires patience, but learning the best way to plant and grow this vegetable makes it worth the wait.
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10 Best Radish Companion Plants to Grow Together

10 Best Radish Companion Plants to Grow Together

Get a larger harvest of homegrown vegetables and control pests naturally with these radish companion plants.
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How to Propagate Hydrangeas with 3 Easy Techniques

How to Propagate Hydrangeas with 3 Easy Techniques

Learn how to propagate hydrangeas by cutting, layering, or division. In a few weeks, you’ll have new plants to share with friends or add to your garden.
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How and When to Prune Boxwood—7 Must-Know Tips

How and When to Prune Boxwood—7 Must-Know Tips

Find out the best timing and techniques for how and when to prune boxwood shrubs correctly so you can make your cuts with confidence.
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How to Plant and Grow Moonflower Vine

How to Plant and Grow Moonflower Vine

Turn a handful of moonflower vine seeds into vines filled with sweet-scented, oversized blooms with this growing guide.
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How to Plant and Grow Camellia

How to Plant and Grow Camellia

Learn to plant and grow camellia, the Southern belles of the plant world. These evergreen shrubs bear beautiful blooms during the colder months.
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Why Rose Rosette Disease Should Be a Concern for Every Gardener, According to Experts

Why Rose Rosette Disease Should Be a Concern for Every Gardener, According to Experts

Find out everything you need to know about rose rosette disease to prevent, diagnose, and manage it so it won't continue spreading.
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How to Make a Vinegar Weed Killer to Use on Walkways and Driveways

How to Make a Vinegar Weed Killer to Use on Walkways and Driveways

Learn how to make and apply a simple vinegar weed killer to rid your driveway and sidewalk of unwanted plants.
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Keyhole Gardening Will Super-Charge Your Raised Beds

Keyhole Gardening Will Super-Charge Your Raised Beds

Keyhole garden beds offer easy access to produce, provide plants with nutrient-rich compost, and use less water. Learn how to create a keyhole garden.
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Dress Up Your Home with This Foolproof Foundation Garden Plan

Dress Up Your Home with This Foolproof Foundation Garden Plan

Create a welcoming look for your home with this easy-care combination of foundation plantings that will look great around the foundation of your home.
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Are Geraniums Perennial? Plus How to Overwinter Them

Are Geraniums Perennial? Plus How to Overwinter Them

Geraniums in your flower beds and outdoor pots can survive winter with these tips.
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How to Plant and Grow Heliotrope

How to Plant and Grow Heliotrope

Heliotrope is a sun-loving flower that blooms in summer and fills the garden with fragrance.
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Rex Begonia Care Tips for Beautiful Plants

Rex Begonia Care Tips for Beautiful Plants

Learn how to grow and care for rex begonias with these tips on choosing the right plants, watering, pests, and more.
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How to Get Orchids to Rebloom with These 5 Must-Know Tips

How to Get Orchids to Rebloom with These 5 Must-Know Tips

Find out what to do with moth orchids after they bloom and get them to rebloom year after year.