NPK fertilizers are on every garden store's shelves, and they're often essential for plants' health. But what does NPK stand for and when should you use it?
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Yarrow is a perennial flower that comes in a wide array of stunning varieties and cultivars, and that includes shades of pink, purple, white, and more.
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With over 6,000 cultivars, picking the perfect hosta for your plot is tough. Add only those with the wildest, wackiest blooms and leaves to your must-have list.
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A cottage garden can be a delightful sight with all those pretty blooms. To add even more magic, there's one plant you may want to grow for a touch of whimsy.
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This purple plant improves soil structure and adds nitrogen to the soil, but it's also an aggressive grower that you should be careful with.
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Hydrangeas all fall into two types: old wood and new wood species. The difference has to do with how they form buds, which affects their care needs.
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Magnolia trees come in a range of species and varieties, many of which are native to the United States. Plant these three for beautiful white blooms.
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Hummingbirds adore bright flowers, which can make for an eye-catching garden. You should also consider texture and size when choosing plants for your yard.
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Shady garden spots are often the hardest to plant in. Fill areas under trees or beside the house with these pink-blooming plants that thrive in such conditions.
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Like all flowering plants, Chinese fringe flowers must be pruned at the right time if you want to avoid reducing blooms. Here are the do's and don'ts to know.
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This vibrant flower you may be considering growing comes with a major drawback: it’s highly toxic. Here’s what gardeners need to know to grow it safely.
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If you live in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9, consider planting this wildlife-friendly shrub. Its colorful fall leaves last well into the winter.
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Trees that bloom year-round might seem too good to be true. Not so if you pick trees from this list of trees with long or even endless flowering seasons.
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Pruning is essential to many rose species' health — but pruning with the right technique, at the right time, is even more essential. Here's what to know.
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While weeding your flower beds can be quite satisfying, it's what you do with those weeds that really matters, especially if you want a healthy garden.
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Many asters are native to the U.S. and an important source of food for wildlife. Here's why cutting these flowers back in the late summer is a bad idea.
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You can encourage hummingbirds to visit your garden from late summer and right into the fall by planting one gorgeous flower that they'll love.
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Cutting back certain perennials in the fall and spring can ensure your plants stay healthy all year — just ensure you are using the right techniques to do so.
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For big blooms come spring, there are a few things you can take care of in the fall. Just be sure to follow the correct steps at the right time.
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If you already have a sunflower or two in your garden, preparing for a sunflower hedge next year is easy. You'll only need to know how to harvest the seeds.
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This flower features pretty purple flowers, but it can be aggressive and is invasive in a few states. Here's where to remove it and how to keep it in check.
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Discover which flower's large head contains both male and female parts and will continually provide blooms from summer to fall with little effort.
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If you love pretty perennials that fill your garden with their lovely fresh scent, take a look at one of Queen Elizabeth's favorite blooms that's easy to grow.
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If you have lavender growing in your garden and you want to make your home smell amazing, here's how to make your very own natural incense sticks.
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That spiky, whimsical-looking plant in your yard isn’t as harmless as it seems. Left unchecked, it can spread aggressively and create bigger problems over time.
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Succulents are more known for their low maintenance than their showy petals, but this pretty succulent will benefit from some extra care after it blooms.
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Have you heard the idea that ants are required to help tight, peony buds open and bloom? Read on to find out why gardeners say this is a myth.
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