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How to Keep Annual Flowers Blooming Until Frost – 3 Expert Tricks For Months More Glorious Color

An experienced flower farmer reveals her secrets to long-lasting displays

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Don't Throw Away Your Old Pavers – 7 Creative Ways to Reuse Them and Add Character to Your Garden

From rustic edging to functional garden shelves, there are lots of ways to repurpose leftover slabs in your yard

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If Your Small Garden Is Looking Tired in July, Designers Say to Remove These 7 Things – It'll Feel Bigger, Fresher, and More Inviting

These contemporary small-space styling solutions will give your yard an instant lift

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7 Unexpected Ways to Reuse Household Water in the Yard When Your Rain Barrels Run Dry

You'll be surprised by how much everyday water you can recycle

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5 Small Garden Mistakes That Leave Your Outdoor Space Looking Cramped – And the Simple Tricks to Make it Feel Twice as Big

You can't make a small garden bigger but you can easily make it feel more spacious

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Hydrozoning Is the Secret Garden Layout Idea Designers Use to Make Heatwave Watering Easier

It's so simple, and you'll use less water all summer

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Prune These Plants in July for More Flowers, Bigger Harvests, and a Better Garden Next Year

Our comprehensive guide to plants to prune in July

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6 Courtyard Cooling Fixes That Help Plants Beat the Heat and Stay Lush All Summer

Expert solutions to improve airflow, reduce mildew and keep plants healthy

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How to Use Wood Ash in the Garden – It Could Be the Free Soil Booster You're Overlooking

Wood ash offers benefits, but needs to be used sparingly and alongside other fertilizers

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8 Container Tricks That Make Your Patio Look Newly Planted – Instant Refreshes To Keep Pots Looking Chic For Hosting Season

Create a spectacular setting for summer entertaining and make light work of container gardening with these easy wins from gardening experts

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Tomato Feed Isn’t Just for Tomatoes – These Vegetables, Fruits, and Flowers Will Also Benefit This Season

See which plants you can use tomato feed on for stunning results

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How To Create A Patio Space That Feels Like Provence, Even In A Small Yard

From plants and pots to materials and palettes – designers share how to capture the South of France in a city yard

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The Only Plant You Need For a Natural Slug-Proof Barrier – It's Low-Maintenance and Thrives in Shade

Slugs avoid ferns at all costs

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5 Simple Steps to Creating a Japanese-Inspired Garden Path – for a Mindful, Serene Backyard

From planning the style of path to picking materials, planting, and features

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5 Resilient Planting Ideas From the RHS Chelsea Flower Show That Will Future-Proof US Gardens

These designer-approved ideas will strengthen your yard against drought, excessive rain, and extreme weather

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The 10-Minute Garden: Design Rules That Keep Maintenance To A Bare Minimum

Create an easy, breezy, beautiful backyard with just 10 minutes of effort each week, by following these practical, doable pointers

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These Garden Design Tricks Can Reduce Pollen Exposure – 5 Ways to Minimize Allergies Without Compromising on Flowers

Lessen pollen levels without sacrificing beauty

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How to Fill the Bottom of a Large Planter Without Compost – Save Money and Effort With This Simple Trick

This is such an easy way to level up your container garden

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This Unusual Hack to Protect Seedlings from Heat Stress Actually Works – and It Adds Visual Interest to Your Garden

Forget a shade cloth – artificial flowers could be the secret to protecting your seedlings during the sunny months ahead

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Don’t Forget to Fertilize These Plants in April – For Bountiful Displays and Bigger Blooms

This is an important task for early spring – discover what to feed, and the best fertilizers to use

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How to Stop Balcony Containers Overheating by June – 5 Smart and Stylish Tips to Cool Plants and Create Shade

Discover planter tricks to beat the heat

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Don’t Prune Everything in April – 6 Plants That Need Cutting Back Now, and What to Avoid Touching This Month

Be prepared, as forecasted extreme weather may affect any pruning plans this month

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The One Secret to Making a Small Yard Look Bigger is Vertical Layering – And it's Surprisingly Easy To get Right

Neglecting this design trick can make a small yard feel even smaller

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5 Garden Design Tricks That Might Look Amazing on Pinterest, But Fail in Real Life – And What to Do Instead

They might look great, but these garden design ideas don't tend to work

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Drown Out the Sound of the City and Block Noisy Neighbors for Good – 6 Ways to Make Your Garden More Tranquil

If constant noise from lawnmowers, power tools and car engines is getting to you try one of these expert ideas to block noise in urban yards and reclaim your space

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