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And while hot weather is excellent for sun-loving plants like tomatoes and sunflowers, it can quickly dry out plants growing in containers, rather than in garden beds. Avoid a droopy fate for your ...
In the fall when flowers are more scarce, pollinators will be especially happy to find these nectar- and pollen-rich flowers ...
Even if your flowerbed receives only partial sun or no sun, you still can grow flowers that will put your neighbor’s garden ...
Our previous column introduced a project to exchange two groups of plants to provide better growing conditions: moving aeoniums from the ground to containers in semi-shade, and moving ...
Give gardens that finished look with these low-growing border plants. Discover gorgeous perennials perfect for edging beds and defining space. Learn how to use these perennial border plants to add ...
Key Points Water potted plants daily at the base—twice if temps hit 90°F—since potting mix dries out fast.Use drip irrigation or watering globes to keep soil moist when you're away or busy.Add mulch ...
Name the area or container for the child and let them design a sign that reads, for instance, “Olivia’s Garden” or “Noah’s ...
MacCubbin gives Florida gardening advice about care of pagoda plants, tomatoes, tibouchina, coleus, crown of thorns and St.
Discover the tried-and-true plants a garden writer grows to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds—and how you can ...
In Southern gardens, many perennial plants benefit from being planted in part shade. Learn what partial shade really means and how to site plants accordingly in the garden. Discover beautiful ...
Groundcover plants can fill in the gaps between flowers and shrubs, turning your garden into one cohesive carpet.
When it comes to styling your garden, these tactics can help elevate a humble passel of planters into a gorgeous container ...