Fragrant flowering plants are one way to make your home garden even better. Do you love the fresh scent of lilacs in the breeze when you step outside in spring? Fortunately, you can have pretty scents in your garden for much longer than that. Just plant a variety of fragrant flowering plants in your yard
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Plants With Colorful Fruits And Berries
When you want to add extra beauty and interest to your garden, plants with colorful fruits and berries are standouts. They have a way of bringing that extra little oomph you’re looking for, in a way that regular plants and flowers can’t. Don’t get me wrong, all plants and flowers are beautiful, but plants with
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Plant Encyclopedia: Japanese Maple
The Japanese maple tree is otherwise known as Acer palmatum or Red Emperor Maple. It is native to Japan and other Asian countries, as well as southeast Russia. Japanese maple is a small tree with a height range of approximately 20-30 feet, so it is perfect for smaller spaces where a larger tree wouldn’t do
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Wondering When To Plant Wildflowers?
Wondering when to plant wildflowers? I wouldn’t blame you! Wildflowers are one of the best-known, best-loved flowers around. They have a way about them, simply by just being free and easy. If you want to try to contain them, I’ve got all the tips you need to grow wildflowers successfully. When To Plant Wildflowers When
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Fall Lawn Maintenance: Should You Power Rake Or Aerate?
Do you know that there is more to fall lawn maintenance than raking up the leaves? Getting the leaves off the lawn before winter is very important, but it’s not the only thing to think about. Once the leaves are gone, your lawn will benefit from a good dose of oxygen to the roots. You
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Things To Help You Enjoy Your Patio When It’s Chilly
Get ready for a little fall patio shopping! One of the hallmarks of fall is the slight chill in the air, but that doesn’t mean you have to start hibernating inside. If you have the right things to help you enjoy your patio when it’s chilly, your patio doesn’t need to be deserted as soon
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Help Your Plants Grow With LED Grow Light Bulbs
It’s no secret that all living things need light to grow. And that even goes for your indoor plants. Some plants require less light than others, but they all need at least a little. So what do you do if you love light-loving indoor plants, but don’t have enough indoor light to sustain them? That’s
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What Weeds Don’t Want You To Know
Tired of spending so much of your summer out in the garden pulling weeds? You aren’t alone! So many of us get so overwhelmed by the weeds that we simply give up. But it is incredibly helpful if you know precisely what weeds don’t want you to know–in other words, the weed secrets that make
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Garden Tips: Time To Make Your Bed For Fall
When fall comes around, the garden gets ready to go to sleep for the winter. And if you want to help ensure the best possible outcome for next year’s garden, you have to make your bed for fall. In other words, it’s time to prep those garden beds! Making your real bed every morning might
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Get Ahead Of The Game With A Fall Gardening Cheat Sheet
We may be in the heat of August, but don’t forget that fall is coming soon. To help you have the optimal fall gardening experience, I’m sharing my fall gardening cheat sheet right here. Bookmark this page so you can come back and refer to it during September and October. It’ll help you stay ahead
