Garden Mistakes To Avoid Making When Using Ferns As Ground Cover
Ferns make for an excellent ground cover, and though they're overall low-maintenance, avoiding these gardening mistakes will really allow them to thrive.
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Stories By Megan Brame
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Smell-Good Scents That'll Keep Your Home Fresh And Deter Pesky Mice
Do you want to keep mice away from your home while also adding a pleasant fragrance? These options smell great while helping to deter rodents and other pests.
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How To Keep Mums Alive: A Year-Round Guide
Though chrysanthemums bloom in early fall, proper care for them can be a year-round affair. Here's how to care for them throughout the seasons of the year.
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9 Types Of Landscaping Glue For Outdoor Stones (& How To Use Them)
The choices when it comes to landscaping glue can be overwhelming. These are the applications each type of adhesive is ideal for and how to use them.
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Common Mistakes To Avoid When Using Fragrant Creeping Thyme As A Ground Cover
While creeping thyme is fairly tolerant to many conditions, that doesn't mean you can abandon care of it all together. To ensure success, avoid these mistakes.
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9 Flower Seeds To Plant In The Winter For A Beautiful Spring Garden
Sowing certain flower seeds in winter can help you get a head start on spring blooms, but you need to choose fast-growing species that favor cool temps.
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9 Stunning Ornamental Grasses That Grow Beautifully With Hydrangeas
Growing ornamental grasses next to hydrangeas can add tons of texture and interest. These gorgeous grasses will thrive in hydrangea's preferred conditions.
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10 Stunning Ground Covers That Grow Perfectly With Hostas
If you're looking for ground covers with growing conditions that pair well with hostas in your garden, you're in luck, because there are a range of options!
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Dependable Ground Covers For A Drought-Tolerant Rock Garden
If you have a rock garden that's in need of some added greenery, check out these drought-tolerant ground covers that do well in the dry environment.
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8 Unique Ways To Reuse Old Tiles In The Garden
Leftover tiles might be taking up space in your attic or garage after a home reno project. So, why not put them to use by making garden decor with these DIYs?
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Before You Plant Daisies, You Need To Know These Things
Daisies can put on a charmingly cheerful display in a flower garden, but there are certain things to be careful of when growing this pretty plant family.
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12 Herbs & Flowers You Should Grow Alongside Citrus Trees In The Garden
If you want to show the lemon, orange, or other citrus tree in your yard some love, try planting these helpful herbs and flowers as friendly companions.
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Drought Tolerant Ground Covers You Can Easily Grow In Your Yard And Garden
Whether you live in an area with little rain or you're looking for something that can handle some neglect, these drought-tolerant ground covers are great picks.
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The Best Late Season Ground Cover Plants For A Colorful Landscape
Ground covers are already great plants to incorporate in your yard, but have you looked into those that bring color into the late season? Those are even better!
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Plants You Should And Shouldn't Plant Near Gardenias In The Garden
Gardenias are a timeless favorite for many gardeners, but they are also quite finicky. Here are the plants you can and can't harmoniously pair with them.
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11 Unexpected Household Items That Can Help Your Indoor Plants Thrive
Rather than buying specialty tools and aids to keep your indoor plants happy, you can just use items from around your house. Here's what's most useful.
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9 Household Ingredients That Can Benefit Houseplants
Buying special plant treatments and products can get expensive. Luckily, there are proven household products that can get you similar results.
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It's Time To Stop Believing Some Hydrogen Peroxide Garden Myths
While hydrogen peroxide absolutely has uses in the garden, it is not a cure-all by any means. We set the record straight on the myths you should stop believing.
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5 Herbs You Can Grow To Help Block Out Weeds In Your Garden (& 7 To Avoid)
Weeding is most people's least favorite garden task. We've identified five herbs that can help muscle out weeds, as well as several you might want to skip.
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8 Herbs And Vegetables To Avoid Growing Near Cilantro In The Garden
Cilantro is a great plant that many choose to add to their gardens. However, there are some other herbs and veggies that you should avoid growing next to it.
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10 Fast-Growing Trees You Can Grow From Seeds (& Which Are Best For Beginners)
If you need shade, privacy, or forest vibes fast, you'll want to pick a tree with rapid growth habits. Here are 10 speedy growers you can start from seed.
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5 Fragrant Ground Covers That Can Help Deter Pests (& 4 To Avoid)
Discover 5 fragrant ground covers that can help deter pests and learn about 4 to avoid. Create a beautiful and pest-resistant garden with these helpful plants.
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Illuminating Mason Jar Hacks To Light Up Your Home And Garden
Mason jars might be a pantry mainstay, but their uses don't end at storage. With these easy ideas, you can quickly create some magical Mason jar lighting.
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Popular Plants You Shouldn't Grow Near Zinnias In The Garden
Some plants make great companions, and others the opposite. In regards to the latter, if you want healthy zinnias, avoid growing these popular plants near them.
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10 Common Laundry Items You Should Be Reusing In The Garden
Gardening supplies can get expensive quickly, but you can keep the costs down by repurposing things from different rooms in your house, like the laundry room.
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12 Ways To Get Rid Of And Prevent Weeds From Growing In Your Driveway
You don't just have to battle weeds in your lawn - they creep up in your driveway, too! Here is how to keep your hardscape free of any pesky plants.
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13 Plants That Work As Natural Pest Control In Your Yard Or Garden
Keeping pests away from your lawn and garden can be a frustrating, ongoing battle. Fortunately, these plants can help you deter them naturally.
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