Just because you want to put in a low-water garden doesn’t mean your yard will be lacking in style. In fact, quite the opposite! A water-wise yard can look simply stunning if done in the right way. Stick around for today’s look at low-water gardening ideas to refresh your yard–even in a dry climate! About
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How To Have Home Grown Flower Bouquets All Summer Long
Imagine walking outside into your own garden and cutting yourself home grown flower bouquets all summer long. Did that vision bring a smile to your face as fast as it does to mine? Well, you can make that vision a reality! All you have to do is know how to plant a cutting garden that
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The Best Trailing Plants For Window Boxes
Looking to dress up your home exterior with flowers? The best trailing plants for window boxes are those that liven up your exterior by the way they trail artfully beyond the confines of the window box, or even a hanging basket. An assortment of colorful blooms and rich green foliage doesn’t hurt either. Today’s list
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Must-Know Garden Tips To Survive An Unexpected Frost
So what do you do when you’ve planted your garden, filled your containers, and then Mother Nature loses all control and sends unexpected record cold temps your way? You might feel a little helpless, but there are some must-know garden tips to survive an unexpected frost. If you know what to do, it’s possible to
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All You Need To Know About Rain Gutter Gardening
Do you have any pieces of old rain gutter lying around? You should consider putting it to use in the garden! Today I’m going to fill you in on rain gutter gardening. If you haven’t heard of it before, you’re missing out. Stick around and learn all you need to know about rain gutter gardening
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Indigenous Inspiration: Plants Of The Southeast
Welcome back! For today’s Indigenous Inspiration article, we’re talking about native plants of the Southeast. If you missed previous articles, you can read up on the plants of the Mountain West, as well as the plants of Northern California. The Southeast is a very different climate, but if you love the warm, humid conditions of
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Outdoor Living: Tips For Alfresco Entertaining
Dining alfresco is one of the best parts about the warmer weather months. But you don’t have to dine at an outdoor restaurant. Alfresco entertaining at home is easy and enjoyable. Today I’ve got some tips for alfresco entertaining that will help you host some amazing dinner parties, right in your own backyard. What Is
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Garden Decor: Ways To Garnish Your Garden
Is garden decor something your garden should have? Aren’t the flowers enough? You might argue that the beauty of the flowers is plenty. And true, some garden decor is just too much. But garden decor that adds appeal and value to your garden space without being overly done is garden decor that is worth doing.
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Green Screens: Fast-Growing Privacy Plants For Your Patio
There’s nothing like trying to enjoy your patio while feeling the prying eyes of neighbors while you do. If you’ve ever felt that way, there’s an easy and attractive way to fight it. All you need are some fast-growing privacy plants! Fast-growing privacy plants establish a lovely “green screen” to filter out those prying eyes
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Ah-choo! Gardening Tips For Allergy Sufferers
Ah-choo! Allergy sufferers who love gardening know that spring and fall can be the hardest months of the year for working outside. But if you know the best gardening tips for allergy sufferers, gardening doesn’t have to be a nightmare! In fact, you might be able to actually enjoy gardening more if you follow these
