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    The Best Regions to Grow Hostas Explained

    Hostas can grow in a wide range of U.S. regions and zones. Here are the areas where they absolutely thrive.


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    20 Best Perennials That Bloom Year After Year

    How do you choose the best perennials from so many gorgeous options? We picked these 20 for their remarkable flower...


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    10 Best Hydroponic Plants for Your Garden

    How does your garden grow? To its max potential, if you choose the easiest and best plants for hydroponics.


    How to Keep Deer and Other Pests Away from Your Hostas

    Deer, rabbits and other animals love hostas just as much as gardeners. Here are some easy ways to keep these...


    How To Start a Hay Bale Garden

    First things first: Hay bale gardening bales are most often made of straw. They're a smart, economical version of container...


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    Tips for Fertilizing Flowers With Bone Meal

    What do flower blossoms have in common with buffalo? Bone meal.


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    The 7 Best Hydroponic Garden Kits

    Have you decided to try out next-generation hydroponic gardening? Here are the top kits to get your garden up and...


    What to Know About Hydroponic Gardens

    With impressive yields and efficient use of space, hydroponics may be the future of horticulture. Here's an overview of at-home...

    A Complete Guide to Seed Sowing

    Starting plants from seed is easy when you follow a few simple rules. Here's what you need to know about...


    All You Need to Know About Garden Tilling

    Gardening is more rewarding when your veggies and flowers are vibrant and healthy. For this, you need to prepare the...


    Design Ideas for Front Yard Landscaping Without Plants

    Don't have a green thumb? Here are some great landscaping options that don't require planting.


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    Tips for Growing and Caring for Hydrangeas

    With their big, bold blooms and an appreciation for afternoon shade, hydrangeas are a well-loved showstopper. Here's how to care...


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    10 Dos and Don’ts of Hydroponic Gardens

    Just getting started with a hydroponic garden? Here are some basic rules of thumb to keep your system working properly...


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    How to Plant and Grow a Magnolia Tree

    Magnolia trees feature spectacular spring flowers, beautiful leaves and are easy to care for. See if one of the 200...


    The 9 Best Garden Fertilizers You Can Get, According to a Horticulturist

    Keep your flowers blooming, your plants green and lush, and your fruit and vegetable harvest plentiful with these best garden...


    How to Split Hostas

    Splitting hostas will make for a healthier plant and will propagate new plants. Here's when, and how, you split hostas.


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    Vermicomposting: A Beginner’s Guide

    Try composting with worms to create a vermicompost superfood for your garden!

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    Ideas for Landscaping With Potted Plants

    Potted plants add interest, color and height to your outdoor space. Check out these chic Instagramable ideas for landscaping with...


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    How To Plant and Grow a River Birch Tree

    The river birch tree supplies excellent summer shade, beautiful foliage spring through fall, and a stunning winter display. Here's how...


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    How to Prune Azaleas the Right Way

    Azaleas are loved for their splashes of springtime color when in bloom, and they're also easy to care for. Find...


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    Create a Backyard Oasis

    With these DIY projects, it's easy to turn a bland outdoor space into an extension of your home you'll never...


    12 Herbs to Plant in Spring

    Get more out of your garden by introducing herbs. They're not only attractive and useful, but they're also generally undemanding...


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    Purslane Weed Control: Removal and Prevention Guide

    The comeback kid of lawn weeds, purslane weed, frustrates with its wily ability to...

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    What Is Quackgrass and How Do I Get Rid of It?

    Dealing with quackgrass takes persistence. Here's how to control and eliminate this grassy weed before it takes over your lawn.


    How To Get Rid of Creeping Charlie

    Brought to America by Europeans as an ornamental plant years ago, creeping Charlie is now a rampant lawn weed that...


    10 Small Plants for Landscaping

    Looking for the best small plants for landscaping? Here are some ideas that will have your yard looking good from...


    Plant and Grow Tulip Trees: A Guide

    Tulip trees offer year-round shade, beautiful flowers and stunning fall foliage. Consider growing this ornamental tree if it thrives in...


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    10 Tall Outdoor Plants for Landscaping

    Mixing plants of varying sizes and textures is an easy way to add visual interest to any yard.


    What To Know About Soil Testing

    Soil testing tells a story. It reveals a lot about the health of your soil and what's in it. Or,...