Elephant ear plants make a bold statement in the garden, but this bulb is also a wonderful addition to outdoor patio planters and containers. Growing elephant ears in pots is an excellent way to add a fun, tropical vibe to outdoor areas without requiring a lot of effort. In this article, you’ll learn which types of elephant ears to grow in pots and how to set yourself up for success.
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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 is deciding it’s her time to shine. The end-of-summer performance is nearing its crescendo: a lovely, tall-yet-compact, floriferous perennial, covered in buds that open to reveal gorgeous blooms.
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Growing basil from seed: A step-by-step guide
Growing basil from seed should be on every gardeners to-do list. Why? Basil is easy to grow from seed and when you buy seeds instead of transplants you can choose from dozens of types and varieties available through seed catalogs. There are two ways to start basil seeds: indoors in a window or beneath a growlight, or by direct seeding outdoors. Keep reading to learn more about the simple steps of growing basil from seed.
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Growing broccoli from seed: How to sow, transplant, and more
Broccoli is one of my favorite crops to grow. Not only is it high in fiber and vitamins, but it’s surprisingly easy to cultivate in a home garden. With a modest amount of effort, you can save yourself lots of money by growing broccoli from seed, rather than relying on transplants purchased from your local garden center. In this article, I’ll discuss everything you need to know when it comes to growing broccoli from seed, including sowing, transplanting, and care advice.
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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 palace in my front yard garden, added a raised bed among perennials, dug in herbs in a border planting, carefully positioned garden art among the flowers, and more. Today I’m sharing a variety of flower bed ideas that I’ve tucked away for future gardens that I’ll create—or existing ones I’d like to overhaul.
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A raised garden bed with trellis: Easy ideas for the vegetable garden
Using trellises in a raised bed vegetable garden is one of the best ways to maximize production. Growing vertical vegetables like pole beans, peas, indeterminate tomatoes, cucumbers, and melons on trellises not only allows you to fit more plants into your garden but it can also reduce insect and disease issues. I use different types of trellises in my raised beds with some permanently attached to the beds and others temporary structures. Keep reading for plenty of ideas for a raised garden bed with trellis.
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