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Great ideas for your garden and simple garden projects that add color and beauty to any spot in your garden. Find the perfect plant color combinations, container garden ideas, solutions for common garden problems, garden design inspiration, and more.
American beautyberry can propagate from seed, root cuttings, or softwood cuttings. I had a lot of success with softwood cutting propagation - even when I neglected the cuttings. How to Grow New Beautyberry Shrubs from Softwood Cuttings Growing new plants from softwood cuttings is easy. Follow these steps to propagate American …
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There are many species of native shrubs that grow in the shade. These native plants need little sunlight and some species can handle deep shade conditions. Add some color and texture to those shady areas in your garden with shade-loving native shrubs that flower in the shade. By adding these native shade shrubs in your landscape, you are …
Getting outdoors to enjoy some fresh air, to get a little exercise, and to find something beautiful in nature that makes us smile can be so important. So gather up your family and get outdoors! Try one of these five outdoor activities to explore your backyard, your neighborhood, or just about anywhere! 1. Become a citizen scientist and explore …
2020 was the year for home renovations, wasn't it? We had the siding replaced and removed a fireplace that we never used. And many of our neighbors had remodeling work done too. We had to severely trim down the azaleas at the front of the house so that the contractors could reach the fireplace and the siding. We made the decision to remove …
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Planting in part to full shade doesn't have to be boring. With these 10 colorful plants that need only part sun, you can add color and flowers to your shade garden. Choose from perennial flowers that grow in shade, shade perennials with brightly colored leaves, annuals that love shade, and ground covers perfect for those lowl ight areas of your …
If you’re looking for the perfect yet inexpensive gift for the gardener in your life, here are some of my favorite picks for gifts under thirty dollars. Some of these gift ideas are practical and functional but some of them are just full of whimsy – so you’ll be sure to find something that fits the personality of your favorite gardener. From tools …
