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How to Divide and Transplant Salvia

Tabitha Caswell — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +0000

If you’re in love with your salvia but it’s looking a little tired and overgrown, we can help. Learn how to divide salvia plants and the best time of year to do it. Discover helpful steps for successful transplanting and a few bonus tips for caring for your salvia, including pruning and overwintering. Read more now.

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23 Eco-Friendly Roses for Chemical-Free Growing

Kristine Lofgren — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Are you looking to go chemical-free in your garden, but you don’t want to give up on growing gorgeous roses? We hear you. The 23 options in this guide can thrive without the use of chemical sprays like fungicides and pesticides. Learn about standards like Knock Outs and lesser-known roses like ‘Distant Drums.’

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How to Grow and Care for Swan River Daisies

Rose Kennedy — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 21:30:00 +0000

With colorful flowers and a spreading habit, the Swan River daisy hails from Australia and is a natural choice for annual ground cover and brightening borders. The most distinct variety has blue petals, but all the color options are cheery in containers and mass plantings. Follow our tips for the healthiest blooms.

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Field Guide to Outside Style: A Book Review

Kristina Hicks-Hamblin — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned gardener in need of stylistic aid, Ryan McEnaney’s “Field Guide to Outside Style” will help you identify your outdoor style, find plants for your location, and get ideas for your own designs. Read our review to learn more about this guide to designing your perfect outdoor space.

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How to Lift, Cure, and Store Daffodil Bulbs

Lorna Kring — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +0000

With bright yellow flowers and a delightful fragrance, daffodils are among the first flowers to break winter’s drab spell. And while these robust bulbs are fully winter hardy, there are certain times when you’ll want to lift and store them for replanting in the fall. Here’s how to dig, cure, and store daffodil bulbs.

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How to Grow and Care for Plum Trees

Kristine Lofgren — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Apples, peaches, and cherries get all the attention from home gardeners, but plum trees are fabulous and deserve more love. They’re highly productive and easygoing, requiring minimal care to give you bushel after bushel of fresh fruits. Plus, growing your own lets you raise varieties you can’t find in stores.

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How to Grow and Care for Evening Primrose

Joe Butler — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +0000

Evening primrose flowers bloom later than many other plants, are tolerant of many environmental stressors, and are just flat-out gorgeous. In our guide to growing Oenothera, you’ll learn how to propagate, cultivate, and maintain these wonderful plants, as well as how to keep them safe from pests and disease. Read more.

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Pear Tree Lifespan: How Long Do These Trees Live?

Tabitha Caswell — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Pear trees are known for their longevity and can live surprisingly long lives. If you want to plant a pear tree, or learn how to care for one, this article talks about factors that determine their survival, and offers insightful ideas you can implement to give your pear tree the best chance at a long and healthy life.

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How to Grow and Care for Mexican Honeysuckle

Kat Sanchez — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0000

If you garden in a warm climate, you’ll find Mexican honeysuckle is quite easy to cultivate and maintain. The vibrant orange-red flowered shrub has been used traditionally in herbalism and natural dyeing for generations in Mexico. Grow your own to experience all the benefits this pollinator-friendly plant has to offer.

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What’s the Difference Between Male and Female Ginkgo Trees?

Joe Butler — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 22:00:00 +0000

As dioecious plants, ginkgo trees are either male or female, and it’s essential to know the differences between them. In our guide to telling apart male and female Ginkgo biloba trees, you’ll learn what the two have in common, what sets them apart, and when to utilize each in the landscape. Read more now.

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