Special Gardens
What are special gardens? These are gardens with something specific in mind. Here you will find tips for the special needs gardener, gardening with children and those just starting out. In addition, you will learn more about growing specific types of gardens like xeriscape designs, color themes, seaside gardens, organic gardening, urban gardening and using containers in the garden. From how to design them to their overall care, these special gardens have something for everyone. So, if you’re looking for something specific, it’s likely here.
Explore Special Gardens
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Aquaponics for Beginners – Grow Plants on Top of a Fish Tank for Lush Houseplants, Herbs, and Salads
With aquaponics, a fish tank can double as a low-maintenance indoor garden. Discover how to get started with minimal investment.
By Tyler Schuster
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Ikea’s New Garden Cabinets are the Chic Space-Saving Storage Solution Your Backyard Needs
Storing garden tools and patio clutter just got a whole lot simpler and more stylish – it's time to ditch that rotten shed…
By Emma Kendell
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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
By Janey Goulding
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ALDI’s Rave $15 Raised Planter Sold Out in Days Last Year & Now it’s Back – Get Yours While You Still Can For Small-Garden Style & No-Mess Crops
This elevated planter is simple, stylish and deserves a spot in your garden.
By Emma Kendell
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8 Easy Perennial Plants for Pots and Hanging Baskets That Return Again and Again for Years of Beautiful Blooms
Plant these perennials in containers once, then they’ll overwinter and return next summer for another year of beautiful blooms. It doesn’t get easier than that!
By Tyler Schuster
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These 5 Sense-Soothing Garden Plants Are Almost as Good as Therapy – and a Heck of a Lot Cheaper
Create a relaxing backyard sanctuary with plants that calm your body and clear your mind.
By Emma Kendell
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6 Cheap and Clever Ways to Fill Containers – Plants Will Look Better Than Ever & You’ll Save Money on Potting Soil
Save your money and your potting soil. These clever ways to fill your containers will keep your plants and your wallet happy.
By Teo Spengler
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Lidl's New $30 Planter Box With Trellis is a Garden Steal – But Don't Overlook This Important Detail if You Want Climbers to Thrive
It’s a great-value buy, but success depends on how you use it – get the setup right, and it can support healthy, productive climbers.
By Melanie Griffiths
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ALDI Just Dropped Their New Mini Greenhouse – It is Under $8 and is Sure to Enhance Your Growing This Season
If I have learned anything these last few years, it's to not sleep on new ALDI garden products. Their new mini greenhouse is super affordable and already in my basket!
By Kathleen Walters
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5 Unlikely Materials to Fill Large Planters for Cheap – and the 1 Filler You Should Never Use
Save money on potting soil by using one of these cheap and easy fillers for your large planters. And find out the one material you should never put in pots.
By Laura Walters
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3 Dollar Store Container Gardening Ideas That Prove You Don’t Have to Break the Bank to Have a Fabulous Garden
The dollar store might just be the best kept secret when it comes to container gardening.
By Kathleen Walters
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These 7 Plant-and-Forget Container Combinations Thrive On Neglect and are Perfect for Effortless Gardening
Container gardening that you can set and forget? It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds, and these 7 gorgeous container ideas give joyful color and texture with minimal effort
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Gardening for Renters – 5 Portable Ideas That Won’t Lose You Your Security Deposit
Renters, rejoice! These 5 no-trace gardening methods go with you when your lease ends.
By Tyler Schuster
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These 7 Stunning Shade Plant Partners Prove Opposites Attract – They Dazzle in Limited Light
Perfect plant partnerships can exist even in the shade! Here are 7 harmonious shade garden pairings that bring easy texture, color, drama and dynamism to quiet corners
By Teo Spengler
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Your Greenhouse Shouldn't Just Grow Plants – It Should Be the Most Atmospheric Room You Own
A viral TikTok of a glowing greenhouse has everyone rethinking their setup. Here's exactly how to transform yours into the most atmospheric space you own.
By Sarah Veldman
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The Best Kids Gardening Supplies for Eager Little Growers
If you have a budding gardener or two in the family, look this way...
By Kayleigh Dray
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This Low-Maintenance Potted Plant Delivers Bold Blooms for Months – No Deadheading Required
Heat tolerant, colorful, and easy as anything to grow? All hail this new container garden star!
By Kayleigh Dray


















