Hedges are both decorative and useful for any landscape. Use them to designate and divide spaces, add interest, or provide a little extra privacy. If you have previously thought of hedges as just green and boring, think again. There are some beautiful flowering shrubs great for hedges! It’s definitely worth a second look. Benefits Of
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Plants That Thrive Beneath Oak Trees
Many people love the majestic Oak. There’s nothing like the shade and grandeur an oak tree brings to a landscape. But what can you grow in all that shade your oak tree provides? There are actually quite a few wonderful plants that thrive beneath oak trees! Plant a few of these shade-loving grasses and perennials
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Fragrant Flowering Plants To Scent Your Garden
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
