Marigolds were one of the first flowers I could identify as a kid. Growing up, my mom would plant...
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Japanese anemone: How to grow this bloom-filled, late-summer perennial
As the late-summer garden starts to reveal some of the last blooms of the season, my Japanese anemone...
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Flower bed ideas: Inspiration for your next garden project
I love incorporating fresh flower bed ideas in my yard. I’ve built a pollinator...
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The benefits of composting: Why you should use this valuable soil amendment
When you look at the “ingredients” to growing a successful garden, there are a range of elements...
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Butterfly host plants: How to provide food for young caterpillars
If I see a butterfly flitting about my yard, I’ll stop everything I’m doing to watch it. I feel...
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Types of geraniums: Annual pelargoniums for the garden
When you’re strolling around the garden center, geraniums are among those common, dependable choices...
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