The Fragrant Shrub Gardeners Rarely Grow Anymore (For Good Reason)
This shrub isn't bothered by poor soil, nor salt. Its resilience is a key reason it was once grown, not to mention its showy pink blossoms and fragrance.
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The Pretty Purple Perennial That Doubles As A Great Mulch Alternative
While some plants make great living mulch, others work better for cut-and-drop mulching. This pretty purple-flowering plant falls into the latter category.
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The Aromatic Herb That'll Not Only Grow Tall But Fill Your Yard With Pollinators
Most herbs are quite short: even unruly basil maxes out at 3 feet tall. Finding a tall native herb with an abundance of summer blooms is most gardeners' dream.
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Not Lantana, Not Zinnia: The Orchid-Like Flower Hummingbirds Go Nuts Over
Hummingbirds love red, nectar-filled flowers, but they're also attracted to pink blooms, which this snapdragon lookalike produces in abundance on tall stems.
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The October-Blooming Flower You Can Enjoy Longer Than Mums
This herbaceous perennial has 23 species, and their blooms last for up to three months. Some species let you enjoy their flowers through much of November.
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Say Goodbye To Traditional Mulch: The New Hydrangea Variety That Can Help Suppress Weeds
The key to this hydrangea variety's weed suppression? Its height versus its spread. This innovative flowering shrub comes in three colors with names to match.
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Not Hydrangeas: The Violet-Blue Flower With Peculiar Buds That Gardeners Rarely Grow
If you're tired of the usual blue-flowering plants, try this quirky species that's beloved by bumblebees. Oh, and did we mention it's native to North America?
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Not Basil, Not Cilantro: The Lemon-Scented Herb With Flowers You'll Want In Your Garden
Sure, we all love the regular ol' herbs like basil and cilantro, but sometimes you just want something with a little zest. This fragrant herb will do the trick.
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Plant This Fragrant Shrub In September For Pretty Fall Foliage And Winter Blooms
This fascinating hybrid looks like any other leafy shrub, but if it's planted in time, it'll fill your winter garden with rich golden foliage and flowers.
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The Beautiful And Fragrant Plant To Prune Before September Is Over
This vining plant produces decadent white blooms in summer -- a clue to get your pruning shears ready. By the end of September, it'll be ready for a big chop.
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Not Mums: The Orchid-Like Perennial For Your Shady Patio Container Garden This Fall
This hybrid produces dazzling speckled blooms that will put your neighbor's ordinary chrysanthemums to shame. Plus, it thrives in wet and shady conditions.
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12 Flowers You Should Always Deadhead (And 4 That Should Be Left Alone)
While it's broadly true that most flowering plants benefit from deadheading, some require it to stay healthy or produce an abundant display worthy of a vase.
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Forget Mums: These Fall-Blooming, Orchid-Like Flowers Have The Cutest Name
With a moniker this cute, the flowers better deliver. Luckily, these tiny blooms are as adorable as the name, with a look that keeps fall gardens interesting.
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Not Mums: The Drought-Resistant Fall Perennial That Stuns Year After Year
Bored with the usual fall annuals like chrysanthemums and poinsettias? Plant some of the many long-blooming and re-blooming cultivars of this vibrant perennial.
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Not Mums: The Softer, Blue Flower That Adds Mosquito Protection To Your Fall Garden
Instead of grabbing last-minute chrysanthemums, plan ahead with this mounding annual that produces fuzzy pom-pom blooms and mosquito-kicking compounds.
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September Is The Right Time To Test Your Soil, But Hold Off On Adding These Nutrients
Once you get your soil test results, you'll know exactly what your soil is lacking and therefore needs. But fall isn't the best time to add these two nutrients.
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Not Marigolds: The Cool-Season Annual With Cheery Blooms For Your Shady Fall Garden
Marigolds require lots of sunlight, but this similarly sunny-looking flower does just fine with a bit of shade and turns your garden into an autumnal paradise.
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Not Mums: The Towering Flower That Blooms In October For A Spectacular Garden
Montanoa grandiflora—the daisy tree—blooms in October, delivering late-season height, structure, and striking floral impact when autumn gardens fade.
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Skip Mums This Fall: The Native Plant With Pretty Purple Flowers For Your Raised Garden Beds
Add some pops of purple to your raised garden beds with this native perennial. Best of all, it's low maintenance, disease-free, and pollinator friendly.
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Forget Mums: These Dramatic Flowers Bloom In Late Summer Through The Fall
Now isn't too late to enjoy this herbaceous perennial, which blooms a wide range of colors as well as interesting accents, like contrasting streaks and spots.
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The Award-Winning, Flowering Plant That Gardeners Love Planting In The Shade
This perennial blooms its flowers in midsummer and its display lasts through early fall. The showy flowers grow in umbels, or rounded, contained clusters.
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Hardier Than Mums: The Fragrant, Flowering Perennial That Thrives In Shaded Raised Garden Beds
To call this plant a shade-lover would not be an overstatement, as it can grow in even deep shade. Its pink flowers, meanwhile, bloom from July through October.
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Not Daisies: The Flower That Blooms Into Fall That Gardeners Have Forgotten About
Daisies and mums are so overdone. This many-petaled perennial is native to North America and blooms just in time to fill in bare spaces through fall.
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The Highly Fragrant Hosta Variety You Could Still Plant In Early Fall
Fragrant hostas tolerate warm weather well, so they're good candidates for fall planting. Grow this classic, white-blooming cultivar in your fall shade garden.
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For Flourishing Zinnias, Don't Grow Them Near These Shrubs
Since zinnias are summer annuals, you may think you can plant them in any of your garden beds. However, they'll fail to thrive when planted near some shrubs.
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Say Goodbye To Landscape Fabric: Here's A Natural, Fragrant Groundcover
Looking for an eco-friendly alternative to landscaping fabric to suppress weeds? Try this low-growing herb that smells great and supports local pollinators.
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More Unique Than Mums: These Colorful Flowers Make The Perfect Fall Alternative
Chrysanthemums are popular flowers for fall, but you should consider using a colorful, pollinator-friendly plant to spruce up your yard instead.
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