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Want to Cheer Up a Shady Wall Fast? These 7 Fragrant Climbers Will Quickly Transform a Dull Corner into a Lush Oasis of Color and ScentThink your shady wall is destined to be dull? Think again, as these fast-growing climbers boost the darkest corners of your yard and turn gloomy into glamorous with gorgeous fragrance, color, and lush privacy screening
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Do You Know the Most Aromatic Plants for Every Time of Day? Why You Should Be Planting for Morning, Noon, and Evening FragranceYou may think of fragrant plants as always on, but the truth is some are more potent at certain times of day. If you are looking for a scent-soaked evening patio or a burst of morning balcony freshness, find out which plants are best for you!
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8 Fast-Growing Gap-Filling Flowers to Plant in May – These Easy Border Stars Thrive on Neglect and Brighten Your Beds All Summer LongDon’t panic if you’re still staring at empty patches in beds and borders – just plant these plucky bloomers in May and you’ll be basking in effortless blooms by summer
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How to Help Your Backyard Birds in May – 7 Quick Wins That Will Keep Them Coming Back to Your Yard Daily
May can be a frenzy of bird activity with nesting and fledgling chicks so make sure your yard is ready for the rush. These little gestures will be hugely appreciated by your feathered friends and guarantee they keep coming back for more
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Should You Use Vinegar as a Weed Killer? 3 Things You Need to Know Before You Try This Popular RemedyIt’s often spoken about as some insider secret for weed control, but if you use vinegar as a weed killer it could be a serious problem for soil health. Make sure you know the risks – your backyard may very well depend on it
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Are You Weeding At The Wrong Time? Pull Weeds at These 3 Crucial Moments This Month So You Don't Get Overrun in SummerDid you know there were good and bad times to do your weeding? These secret weeding windows could make or break the health of your yard this summer
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These are My 5 All-Star Container Plant Pairings to Start in May – These Dynamic Duos Thrive on Neglect and Give You Effortless Color Right Through to September
Why settle for one container plant when you can have a dream team? These dynamic partnerships are easy to grow and give you extended color through to fall
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How to Propagate Jade Plant Cuttings – Increase Your Good Fortune and Grow More of These Lucky Houseplants for FreeJade plants represent good luck. So why not increase your good fortune and plant collection for free? Here's how to propagate jade plant cuttings.
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What to Do with a Peace Lily in May – 5 Easy Spring Tasks Will Help It Thrive and Bloom Better Than EverMake sure your peace lily is happy and healthy as it moves into its growing season. Do these five tasks in May for a thriving peace lily.
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Want Fewer Slugs This Summer? Adding a Simple Toad Abode Can Protect Your Flower Beds and Boost Your Soil Health for Free
They may not turn into Prince Charming, but they can wipe out 10,000 pests in a gardening season. Sounds too good to be true? Here’s why you need a toad abode, and why now is the best time to give local toads a place to snooze
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8 Gorgeous Perennials That Stop Weeds Taking Over Your Yard – Plant Them Early in Spring for Effortless Ground CoverJust because the growing season is underway, that doesn’t mean you need to spend the next few months weeding. Meet the 8 perennials that can keep beds, borders and pathways weed free – but act now, because the planting window is closing fast!
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5 Houseplants That Actually Grow Better in Water Than Soil – Less Mess and Thriving Plants Await You When You Make the SwitchThese five houseplants will be happy growing in water; no complicated hydroponics systems needed! Learn how to help your houseplants thrive in water.
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Tired of Your Plain Lawn? Try Tapestry Planting – These 7 Ground Covers Create a Living Carpet of Color With No Mowing or Weeding
April is the magic month to swap your high-maintenance grass for a stunning living tapestry lawn. Grow these 7 fragrant and colorful ground cover plants for a thriving, low-maintenance alternative to constant mowing, tired turf, and boring sward
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Sow These 7 Lovely Heritage Flowers for an Easy Yard Refresh – You Only Have to Plant These Self-Seeders Once to Fill Your Beds with Color Year After YearIf you’re looking for easy color but you also appreciate the finer things in life, these heritage flowers are a timeless treasure that will save you loads of future planting time
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8 Easy Flowering Shrubs You Can Plant and Forget in April – These Spectacular Bloomers Thrive on Neglect & Give Gorgeous Curb AppealStunning flowering shrubs don’t have to be hard work. These 8 plant and forget options are the epitome of easy living. Plant them now for gorgeous color from spring through summer – with zero stress
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Surprisingly Invasive Herbs – Don’t Let These 6 Delicious Botanicals Take Over Your Yard or Ruin Your GardenInvasive herbs are sneaky. You plant them for their wonderful flavor and then they take over your whole garden. Learn what herbs are invasive and how to control them.
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An Old Gardening Legend Says Rusty Water Revives Sickly Hydrangeas and Azaleas – But I've Found Something that Works Much Faster to Reinvigorate Your Blooming FavoritesHydrangea leaves looking yellow? Some folks think rusty nails or rusty water can save sick hydrangeas – but if you’re smart, you’ll try this quick and nifty trick instead
