Flowers
Always Blooming Camellias
For flowers in the cooler months, start by choosing the camellia for the season when you want it to bloom. Camellias keep their broad…
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Cool Days Mean Planting Time for Trees
Cooler fall days can be a good time to plant a tree. The air is less stressful than summer heat, and soil may still be warm enough for new roots to develop. That makes fall a useful planting…
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Gardening
Ferns Bring Style
Use ferns where you want the garden to stay interesting between flowering seasons. Their fronds give a bed shape and texture even when little…
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Trees
Making a Good Tree Choice
Choose a tree for the space it will occupy when it is mature. Before falling for a quick-growing specimen at the garden center, check…
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Landscaping Tips
Ground Covers for Lawn Alternatives
If you want less lawn to mow, replace a section according to how you actually use it. Keep turf where children, dogs or games…
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Flowers
Add Summer Color with Lantana
Lantana is a useful choice for color in a sunny summer bed or container. Its clusters of small flowers appear as the weather warms…
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Landscaping Tips
Be Safe Working in the Lawn and Garden
Before mowing, clear the lawn of stones, toys and loose tools, and make sure children and pets are away from the work area. A…
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Gardening
Boxwood Reigns Supreme
Boxwood can give a garden a steady green shape through the year, whether you use one shrub as a focal point or several to…
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Flowers
Pruning Hydrangeas
You do not have to prune a hydrangea to make it bloom. If it has room to grow, leave the healthy stems alone and…
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Landscaping Tips
Fall in Love with Hydrangeas
Choose a hydrangea for the light and space you actually have, then check the needs of that variety. Many enjoy moist, well-drained soil and…
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