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7 Beautiful Vegetables To Grow In A Flower Border – And Reward You With a Harvest, Too

These edimentals earn their place on looks alone

Homes & Gardens

This Common April Container Garden Mistake Is Easy to Avoid – And Your Spring Plants Will Last Much Longer

Gardening pros say hydration is key to a flourishing, long-lasting container display

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Check Spring Buds for Aphids Now – Getting Rid of Them As Soon As Possible Will Save Your Plants

These destructive critters are waking up and on the hunt for soft, fresh growth

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Hummingbirds Are Returning, but They Don’t Want Your Bird Bath – These Charming Creatures Prefer a Gentle Mist

Discover how to give hummingbirds the spa experience they yearn for

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Welcome the First Day of Spring with 3 Easy Garden Tasks – Do Them This Weekend to Fast-Track Your Flower Beds

It's the Spring Equinox and here's how to celebrate in your garden

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Don’t Be Fooled by This Warm Spell – ‘False Spring’ Could Wipe Out Your Planting If You Do These 5 Things Too Soon

Some pruning, planting, and fertilizing now could cause significant damage to your garden

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A Garden Expert Warns to Never Grow These 5 Plants in a Greenhouse – It'll Waste Your Time, Space, and Seeds

Not all plants are suited to this environment

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Can You Still Feed Birds Safely? Expert-Approved Alternatives to Bird Feeders

With avian flu still present across North America, some states recommend taking traditional bird feeders down

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Dopamine Digging is The Gardening Trend We're Embracing for an Instant Hit Of Joy this Spring

We reveal the most rewarding tasks to tackle when it's cold outside to boost your mood and get set for spring

Homes & Gardens

You Can Get Delicious Harvests in a Small Space With Balcony Tomatoes – Here Are 5 Factors to Help Bring Abundant Success

See how correctly picking the variety, container, light, and more can make a huge difference

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Extreme Weather Is Threatening Our Gardens More Than Ever, So We’ve Turned to the Experts – They Share Proven Ways to Future-Proof Your Backyard

Now is the time to boost your yard's resilience to snow, flooding, and drought

Homes & Gardens

Organic Gardeners All Agree That Adding This Natural, Non-Toxic 'Black Gold' to Your Soil Will Turbo Charge Plants

Discover exactly how worm castings benefit plants, and how to use them

Homes & Gardens

5 Cold Hardy Plants For a Green Roof – Jump on the Most Low-Maintenance Sustainability Trend of 2026 in Your Own Yard

Experts share their top picks of low-effort, cold hardy plants to create a green roof that lasts

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I Asked Experts How I Can Quickly Make My Yard Wildlife-Friendly Before The Frosts Hit, and They All Said to Prioritize This 1 Thing

There's still time to put some valuable wildlife features in place before the coldest weeks arrive

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Plants to grow next to sunflowers – 5 crops and flowers that will be very happy alongside these cheerful blooms

Getting companion planting right can go along way in the garden

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Experts urge gardeners to do 3 life-saving things to help garden birds cope with extreme heat this summer

Rising temperatures call for some assistance for the feathered friends that visit our backyards

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Plants that moles hate – 5 species that will stop underground critters from destroying flower beds

Moles may live underground but that won't stop them from ploughing into the roots of your plants

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I've finally discovered exactly how to keep my container plants watered when I'm on vacation – and it takes less than five minutes

Your plants will stay hydrated for days with the addition of these nifty self-watering tools

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What is the best time of day to see hummingbirds? We reveal the ideal times to spot these mesmerizing creatures

Few other birds rival the spectacular showmanship of hummingbirds. So, when are we most likely to spot these tiny dynamos?

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When and where to spot hummingbirds in May – these miniature birds are once again on the move across North America

From the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes, here's when and where to expect hummingbirds in your region

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Using tea bags on your lawn is the secret ingredient you didn't know you needed, say gardening pros

Recycling used tea bags in your garden can bring subtle benefits to your lawn, and can even deter pests, too

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How to weed a garden quickly – professional gardeners reveal the five-minute weeding jobs to do now and get your yard summer-ready

Short on time? These time-efficient tasks will keep on top of problem plants

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What are rice hulls for gardening? An eco expert reveals how to use this by-product to transform your soil structure and plant growth

From improving water retention to providing nutrients, rice hulls are an invaluable soil amendment

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When do hummingbirds return from migration? Wildlife experts reveal when to expect them and how you can help

As hummingbirds return to North America, gardeners can play a part in caring for these weary travellers

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When is it too late to cut hedges to protect nesting birds? Expert advice on legal regulations and keeping songbirds safe in your yard

Hedge-cutting at the right time is important to safeguard breeding birds

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