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    Toad Lily: How To Grow This Gorgeous Fall Flower

    What grows in the shade, blooms in the fall, and comes in varieties with variegated foliage and spotted flowers? Toad...


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    The Best Plant Identification Apps

    If you've ever wondered which plants are growing in your backyard, these apps are for you.


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    Guide To Growing Asters for Fall Flowers

    Autumn in my garden wouldn't be the same without fall asters. Butterflies and bees love them, too!


    Seeding Square Review: Seed Spacer Tool for Maximum Harvest (We Tried It!)

    This ingenious tool provides a simple way to plant seeds with optimal spacing for vegetables to flourish. Here's...


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    Guide for Growing Goldenrod

    I can't imagine my fall garden without the bright yellow flowers of goldenrod attracting pollinators hungry for nectar before cold...


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    10 Fast-Growing Flowers to Transform Your Garden

    If you want beautiful bloom but don't have much time, fear not! There are several varieties of fast growing flowers...


    CobraHead vs. Grampa’s Weeder: Which Gardening Tool Is Right for You?

    To see which is the best weeding tool, we put the long-handle CobraHead weeder and cultivator and Grampa's Weeder against...


    Best Shrubs for Fall Leaf Color

    For outstanding fall color in your garden, plant a variety of shrubs that put on a showy display.

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    How to Harness Moon Phases for Successful Harvests

    Align your gardening practices with the best moon phase for harvesting to connect with your ancestors and Mother Nature. Apply...


    Are Zinnias Perennials? Understanding Their Growth Habits

    Zinnias are easy to grow, come in many sizes and colors and there's at least one variety for every type...


    Merrell Hydro Moc Water Shoe Review: Unisex Pick, Beats Crocs

    The Merrell water shoes, called Hydro Moc, are among the trusted hiking brand’s bestsellers for a reason. Here’s...


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    What’s the Difference Between Geraniums and Pelargoniums?

    You think you know geraniums but haven't heard of pelargoniums? One is a perennial and the other is grown as...


    7 Best Rabbit Repellents to Save Your Garden From the Adorable Creatures

    Whether you have a large vegetable garden or small flower beds, keep them free of bunnies with the right rabbit...


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    Hugelkultur Raised Bed vs. Traditional: Which Is Better for Your Garden?

    Explore the world of hugelkultur gardening! Learn how it compares to traditional raised beds, what to plant and how to...


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    A Complete Guide To Growing Bearded Irises

    Bearded irises can be grown almost anywhere, adding color and pop to the garden each spring.


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    7 Tips to Protect Your Garden in a Heatwave

    Heat waves can be stressful to plants, but this doesn't mean they can't make it in high temperatures. With just...


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    6 Landscape Fabrics to Keep Weeds Out of Your Garden

    We've examined the size, durability, permeability and beginner-friendliness of these fabrics to ensure there's a garden solution for everyone.

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    What Exactly Is a Bioswale?

    You've likely already seen these planted ditches on the side of the road. Here's how they work.


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    11 Plants to Grow for Fragrance

    Fragrant flowers are remembered long after their blooms have faded and and they are a joy to grow. Consider adding...


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    The Fascinating Tale of the Tomato Hornworm Life Cycle

    Find out about the tomato hornworm life cycle, as it hatches from a tiny egg to a caterpillar, to a...


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    Are Petunias Perennials?

    Our modern hybrid annual petunias have come a long way from their perennial roots in South America. So many varieties,...



    This Easy Self-Watering Hack Will Keep Your Garden Watered All Summer

    You can't beat the simplicity and low cost of this DIY irrigation system.

    Husqvarna Automower: Is a Robotic Lawn Mower the Future of Lawncare?

    The Husqvarna Automower is a robotic lawn mower with GPS-assisted navigation, and our senior editor got up close...


    10 Short Flowers That Won’t Crowd Small Gardens

    Small gardens sometimes require smaller versions of our favorite flowers. Here are some of our favorite short flowers for your...


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    Butterfly vs. Moth: Which Is the Better Pollinator?

    From flamboyant flower-hopping fritillaries to reclusive giant luna moths, we compare these two pollinators for our gardens and beyond.


    10 Beautiful Daisy Perennials for Gardens and Landscapes

    Whether a classic white or one of the more colorful daisy perennials, we recommend including these vibrant plants...


    Chaos Gardening: The Wild Gardening Trend Everyone’s Trying

    Wildflower lovers and beginner gardeners, this is for you!


    Make Light Work of Yard Debris with the Sun Joe Chipper Shredder

    Quickly turn branches and sticks into mulch with this affordable chipper/shredder!