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11 Heat-Tolerant Plants That Will Make Your Garden Gorgeous

11 Heat-Tolerant Plants That Will Make Your Garden Gorgeous

Garden Planning & Design, Perennials, Planting TipsJune 14, 2023diane
Baby, it’s hot outside! So hot, in fact, that we’re breaking records. No matter how much you’ve longed for warm days after shivering all winter long, our new climate reality may make you appreciate winter’s chill. Scorching summers and dangerous droughts might make you despair, wondering how you’ll beat the heat and ever grow a...
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Vacations soothe the soul. Leaving the stress of work behind for a week of rest and relaxation makes everyone more productive. But do you know that vacations can improve your health? In a June 2019 study published in Psychology and Health, researchers found that vacations lead to reduced blood pressure and increased energy levels. In...
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Backyard Habitat, Pollinator GardeningApril 11, 2023diane
Make an informed decision with the help of our experts before jumping on this social media craze! The concept behind No Mow May is to create a temporary habitat for early-season pollinators by not mowing your lawn. Founded in the UK, this trend may not be appropriate for all regions of North America in the...
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Is Your Garden Thriving? Thank a Plant Breeder!

Container Gardening, Garden Planning & Design, Perennials, Planning and DesignFebruary 15, 2023gail
Today you don’t need to be a horticultural expert to grow tasty tomatoes, mouth­watering watermelon, or fragrant lilacs. Advances in breeding over the past decade have resulted in plants that are easier for home gardeners to grow. They are more disease-resistant, weather tolerant, and prolific than ever before. “These researchers are dedicated to developing varieties...
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Fabulous Figs: Grow Your Own

Garden Planning & Design, How-to, Plant Care & MaintenanceAugust 30, 2022diane
In the Garden of Eden, it was apples; nowadays it’s the plump, moist, luscious fig that’s a nearly irresistible temptation for fruit-lovers. According to historical records, fig trees had shown up in the New World by 1579; in 1769, Spanish Franciscan priests were growing them in what is now San Diego, California. How do you...
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Beautiful Bouquets from Your Cut Flower Garden

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Is there anything lovelier than a beautiful bouquet of homegrown blooms? Whether you adore the sweet scent of spring narcissus, the vibrant colors of easy-to-grow zinnias, or the charming cheerfulness of sunflowers, growing your own cutting garden provides the perfect way to enjoy fabulous flowers throughout the year—with garden-to-vase arrangements. But not all flowers make...
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What’s your favorite garden memory? Is it burying your nose in sweet lavender lilacs, sneaking a sip of nectar from fragrant honeysuckle as a child, snipping spicy roses for a bouquet, or harvesting piney rosemary for recipes? Whatever your memories evoke, they’re sure to be tied to scent. After all, smell, emotion, and memories are...
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4 Hydrangea Myths Busted

How-to, Plant Care & MaintenanceApril 7, 2022gail
Gardeners are waking up all over the country. How do I know this? I am seeing all sorts of garden-related info flash across my devices, from Yahoo News to horticultural sites, to personal blogs. But what gets most of my attention these days is all of the bad info about hydrangeas. So let’s do some...
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Make Your Own Zen Garden: Why and How To - National Garden Bureau

Create Your Own Zen Garden: Why and How To

Gardening as Therapy, How-toFebruary 9, 2022gail
Destress, Embrace Tranquility, and Journey to Enlightenment with a Zen Garden Are you having a hard time channeling your inner Zen? Peace and tranquility may feel in short supply these days, but gardening elevates mental health and provides a great escape from relentless news cycles and the stressful state of the world. While any chance...
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Victory Garden 2.0 Soil Basics

How-to, Soil, Compost and MulchMarch 3, 2021diane
Building Your Garden from the Ground Up: Basic Tips for Improving Garden Soil Quality  You’re dreaming of spring, eager to grow a gorgeous garden filled with fresh food and beautiful blooms. But before you sow your first seed or order perennials from your favorite nursery, take the time to dig deep into your soil. Understanding...
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