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How to repair a retaining wall without overspending

Repair the retaining walls in your garden without going over budget with this how-to guide.
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Here’s what you need to know about spinach germination time and how to grow this salad staple

Spinach is a low-maintenance and fast-growing cool-weather plant. Here's what you need to know about spinach germination time.
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Planting beetroot? Useful tips you need to know

This is your guide to successfully planting beetroot.
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Here are the best flowers and vegetables to plant in October

Here's a thorough guide on what to plant in your garden this October for delicious winter and spring harvests.
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Accentuate your fall garden with these ornamental grasses

Accentuate your fall garden with these ornamental grasses

These are the best ornamental grasses to plant in your fall garden to add color, interest, and definition to your yard.
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Ponytail palm care: Your complete guide for this popular houseplant

If you're wondering how to maintain a ponytail palm, check out this guide on how to grow this easy-care houseplant.
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Here are the best flowers to plant this coming season

Plant these flowers this fall for a beautiful, colorful garden.
Best October vegetables

The best vegetables to plant in October

The best vegetables to plant in October

Fall weather brings unique challenges and advisories. Here are tips for planting your crops and caring for each plant. 
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6 gorgeous mums to add color to your autumn garden 

If you're wondering which mum to get for your fall garden, here's a helpful guide to help you choose the perfect variety.
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How to plant broccoli you’ll actually look forward to eating

Broccoli has a bad reputation, but it's an easy vegetable to grow from seed. Here's how to grow broccoli your friends will be jealous of.
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Spook out friends and family by growing these plants for Halloween

Spook out friends and family by growing these plants for Halloween

To make Halloween extra special, we've compiled a list of the spookiest plants to add to your garden this season.
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3 simple ways plants can (and should) be incorporated into a slow living routine

Here's everything you need to know about the slow living moment and how gardening can fit into a slow living routine.
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6 plants you should cut back to keep your garden thriving this fall

Help your garden thrive by cutting back these plants this fall. Your garden will thank you come springtime!
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Grow these herbs for Halloween to make your celebration even spookier

Grow these herbs for Halloween to make your celebration even spookier

Enrich your Halloween celebration by growing these herbs in your herb garden this month.
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How to make your home spooky with pumpkin on a stick plants

If you're wondering how to grow a pumpkin on a stick plant for a unique autumn houseplant, here's a complete guide.
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How to protect your plants from fall garden pests

The growing season might be ending, but pest season isn't. Here's how to protect your fall garden from pests like slugs, snails, beetles, and cutworms.
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5 outdoor gardening projects to do in October

5 outdoor gardening projects to do in October

Take advantage of the cooler weather and do these five projects this October.
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Your complete guide to espaliering: The unique feature perfect for small gardens

Want to grow trees in limited space? Try espaliering, a unique and beautiful way to grow trees.
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How to propagate your own stunning rubber tree plant from a cutting

Rubber tree plants are small, indoor trees that are great for desks and windowsills. Here's how to start a rubber tree plant from a cutting.
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Do you live in climate zone 9b? Here’s a helpful guide on what’s best to plant

Here's a helpful guide that tells you the flowers, fruits, and veggies you can grow in warm and sunny climate zone 9b.
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Cordyline care: How to make your cordyline plants thrive and bring the tropics indoors

Cordylines are native tropical plants, but with the proper care, they can thrive indoors. Here's how to bring their gorgeous, exotic colors into your home.
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If you live in zone 10a, here’s what you need to know about what you can plant

Here's a guide that tells you the flowers, foliage plants, fruits, and veggies you can grow if you live in climate zone 10a.