If you live where the dog days of summer seem endless, growing a beautiful garden probably seems like a waste of time. Who wants to […]
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Trees for Tough Urban Sites
When we think of city life, the first thing that comes to mind isn’t typically trees and greenery. With poor soils, high heat, and pollution, […]
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Palm Trees for the Desert
Are you like so many others who equate palm trees with the perfect desert oasis? For years, when people think about palm trees, they think […]
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Shrubs to Attract Wildlife
While many see only the nuisance the occasional furry creature causes in their yard, they often overlook all the benefits, too. Planting shrubs to attract […]
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Grasses with Fall Color
As the hot air from summer fades away, and the atmosphere turns cool and crisp, most of our plants stop blooming, and our gardens change […]
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Annuals that Attract Beneficial Insects
Insect pests enjoy munching away on your favorite plants, while pollinators love dancing from flower to flower. But, some insects provide a benefit to the […]
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Trees for Fall Foliage
One of the ways to brighten your landscape on those crisp fall days is by planting the best trees for fall foliage. There are quite […]
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Ground Cover Plants for Shade
A ground cover plant often comes with specific requirements in mind. While its primary purpose is to fill in blank spaces in gardens by providing […]
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Summer Flowering Shrubs
The benefits of shrubs are endless, from vibrant foliage and natural privacy to fall berries and birds. But, did you know that there are shrubs […]
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Perennials for Rock Gardens
Having a stone wall or rock area is both an eyesore and an appealing feature in gardens. The difference is in how you dress it […]
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Herbs to Plant in Fall
When planting any kind of garden, home gardeners think of early spring as the best planting time. While early spring is ideal for many perennials […]
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Evergreen Azaleas that Smell Good
With their colorful blooms and leaves and strong scent, azaleas are sure to grab the attention of your garden’s visitors. Evergreen azaleas that smell good […]
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Trees for Small Yards
While we all dream of a yard filled with majestic trees, summer shade, and colorful fall foliage, this offers some challenges for tiny yards. As […]
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Roses for Edging
Roses are timeless and conjure images of elegance and beauty. There was a time when a rose garden was reserved for the expert gardener, but […]
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Self Sowing Annuals
Homeowners and gardeners often find themselves in a pickle when choosing between perennials and annuals for their landscaping. Perennials may come back every year, but […]
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How to Get Rid of An Ant Infestation
Learning how to get rid of an ant infestation is something that becomes increasingly useful during homeownership. Encountering ants is inevitable. These small critters work […]
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Grasses that Stay Small
Tall and bold ornamental grasses are common in plenty of landscapes. Although they are great for catching attention, there are plenty of dwarf grasses that […]
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Ground Cover Perennials
Whether you are designing new landscape or looking to make improvements to the one where you currently have ground cover, perennials play an essential role. […]
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Cold Hardy Palm Trees
There’s nothing quite like a palm tree to bring a calming, tropical feel to a location. Unfortunately, most of these trees are not cold hardy […]
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Shrubs for a Windbreak
Most windbreaks you see use a single or double row of deciduous or evergreen trees for wind protection. While this works, you must also consider […]
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Perennials that Attract Caterpillars
Your goal when planning landscaping around your home probably isn’t for the sole purpose of having a butterfly garden, but butterfly gardening may be something […]
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Annuals with Colorful Leaves
It’s easy to think that the main attraction of a garden is colorful blooms rather than the leaves, but many plants produce vibrantly colored leaves […]
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Grasses for the Desert
We all dream of having a lush lawn of green grass and a garden filled with ornamental plants and flowers, but what if you live […]
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Invasive Ground Cover Plants
If you have a spot in your garden where plants do not manage to put down roots, ground covers may seem like an obvious solution. […]
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Trees with Winter Flowers
Does your garden seem monotonous in the winter with a blanket of white snow covering everything? Adding trees with winter flowers may help you stage […]
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Climbing Ferns
Are you buying new plants to ornament your garden or house? Have you thought about planting ferns? Climbing ferns are excellent for both indoors and […]
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