Not Hostas: There's A Beautiful Ground Cover That Also Controls Weeds
Hostas are often a go-to ground cover option, but this alternative can offer a pop of purple for your yard while also helping keep weeds at bay.
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What To Do With Hanging Flower Baskets To Create A Lush Look All Summer Long
By midsummer, hanging basket flowers can look sparse and deflated. This simple chore will redirect energy to encourage fresh growth and re-blooming all season.
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Tropical Bulbs That Love The Hot, Humid July Weather
While July is often seen as a time to kick back and enjoy your spring planting, there are a few heat-loving plants that can be added to the garden in summer.
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Fill Your Shaded Garden With A Ground Cover That'll Add Color To Your Outdoor Space
If you love lots of color, you may struggle with a dimly lit garden. However, there's one short-statured wildflower that thrives in deep shade or under trees.
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Fill Your Hanging Baskets Of Any Size With This Beautiful Low-Maintenance Flower
If you want a hanging basket you don’t have to baby, go for a blooming plant that brings a pop of color without the fuss. This flower won't disappoint.
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Not Salvia, Not Bee Balm: The Licorice Scented Flower That Hummingbirds Can't Resist
A rugged Southwestern perennial with aromatic foliage and vivid flower spikes creates a dependable hummingbird magnet in sunny, well-drained garden spaces.
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Not Hostas, Not Coral Bells: The Deer-Resistant Plant That's Great For Shaded Flower Beds
A shade-tolerant perennial that blooms in striking summer colors also resists deer damage, providing a rare solution for difficult garden beds.
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Not Salvia, Not Zinnia: The Fragrant Flowering Tree Hummingbirds Can't Resist
Forget salvia or zinnia, this flowering tree bursts with beautiful and wonderfully scented yellow flowers in winter that hummingbirds can’t keep away from.
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Not Queen Anne's Lace: The Annual Flower That'll Add Beauty To Your Yard
Queen Anne's lace is undeniably pretty, but it's also listed as invasive in many U.S. states. Plant this less aggressive lookalike annual in your yard instead.
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Plant This Fast-Growing Flowering Vine For A Garden Full Of Hummingbirds
Having hummingbirds fluttering around the yard is a dream come true for many gardeners, and attracting them is easy if you plant this yellow-flowered vine.
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Not Ginger Lily, Not Zinnia: The Bright Red Flower Hummingbirds Can't Resist
There are many beautiful flowers that can attract hummingbirds to your garden, but this exceptional shrub blooms in early spring as they start their migration.
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Not Basil, Not Cilantro: The Summer-Blooming Herb With Flowers That Pollinators Love
Plenty of delicious herbs also offer beautiful blooms. This one in particular will attract plenty of bees, butterflies and even hummingbirds.
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Not Honeysuckle: The Gorgeous Hanging Basket Flower That Hummingbirds Can't Resist
This plant features a profusion of colorful, nectar-rich, tubular flowers that hummingbirds love. Unlike honeysuckle, it requires no trellis or support.
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Ditch Boring Pavers: The Floral Driveway Idea To Add Visual Interest To Your Yard
This simple DIY project transforms a dull paved or concrete driveway into a flowery attention-grabber. All it requires is some gravel, pavers, and elbow grease.
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The Heat-Tolerant Shrub With Vibrant Pink Flowers That Backyard Hummingbirds Love
Looking for a shrub for a hot, full-sun spot that also blooms abundantly? This vine has bright pink bracts with nectar-filled flowers to bring in the hummers.
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Repel Slugs From The Garden With A Textured Plant They Can't Stand
Are your beds or dim garden corners plagued by slimy slugs? Plant this shade-loving perennial with large fuzzy leaves in troubled spots to deter them for good.
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Use Old Milk Jugs To Create A Budget-Friendly Succulent Garden
All you need for this cheap and whimsical succulent garden is an old milk jug cut in half, some pebbles, and some paint and decor of your choice.
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Not Blue Mistflower: The Similar Annual Flower That Will Fill Your Garden With Butterflies
If you love to sit back and watch the butterflies enjoy your garden, you should look into this easy-to-grow, beautiful flower this gardening season.
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The Stunning Tropical Plant You Can Grow In A Container That Thrives In The Shade
Need a new addition to the container-grown plant collection on your shady patio or deck? This tropical beauty with hot pink-striped leaves is a great choice.
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13 Summer Gardening Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Perennials
To ensure your perennials return for years to come, avoid making mistakes related to everything from fertilizer to deadheading during the summer season.
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Plant This Compact Hydrangea For Early-Season White Blooms That Never Change Color
Perennial hydrangeas are the highlight of any garden. They can, however, get large. Instead, choose this compact, spring-blooming cultivar that ignores soil pH.
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Not Milkweed Or Coneflower: The Sunny Annual Flower That Butterflies Love
This classic flower gives butterflies nutritious nectar and ample shelter, making it a great option for a butterfly garden. Plus, it attracts other pollinators.
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Not Viburnum: The Hydrangea Alternative That Adds Texture To The Garden
If you want the fabulous flower clusters of a hydrangea without the growing habits or pickiness, try this colorful plant that thrives in the heat.
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What's The Average Lifespan Of Perennial Plants In Your Garden?
Unlike annual plants that only live for one year, perennials come back each spring — but how many years, exactly, can you expect them to come back for?
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Not Weigela, Not Bluebeard: The Colorful Shrub That Hummingbirds Can't Resist
We love weigela and bluebeards, but can you have too many hummingbird-attracting plants? No way! This beauty is low-maintenance and a favorite of wildlife.
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This Flowering Drought-Tolerant Shrub Does More Than Elevate Your Xeriscape
For xeriscape gardens that prioritize conserving water and improving soil health, this evergreen shrub with vibrant blooms is a great addition.
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This Graceful Flowering Shrub Does More Than Beautify Your Yard
Gardens are wonderful for many reasons, giving you a beautiful place to relax and recharge. However, this shrub has an added bonus that you may not know about.
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