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Hanging Plants Indoors: Which Ones Trail Best And Where To Hang Them
Most hanging plants indoors end up where they look good from the sofa, not where the light is. A few weeks later the plant shows it: bare stems at the…
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Transform Bare Garden Areas With River Rock Landscaping Ideas
Most yards have a few problem spots: a patch where grass never grows, a strip beside the house that turns to mud every time it rains, a narrow side yard…
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Turn a Quiet Corner Into a Relaxing DIY Water Feature
Every garden seems to have one corner that nobody knows what to do with: a strip of bare soil by the fence, a spot beside the shed, an awkward angle…
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Stretch Your Budget With Fence Ideas That Still Look Stylish
Fencing is one of the biggest costs in any yard project, and it’s easy to assume that a good-looking fence has to be an expensive one. It doesn’t. A few…
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Avoid Planting Hydrangeas at the Wrong Time With These Seasonal Tips
Hydrangeas are forgiving shrubs once they’re settled, but they’re fussy about their first few months in the ground. Plant hydrangeas at the wrong time, especially in the heat of midsummer,…
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Maximize a Small Patio or Balcony With Vertical Gardening Ideas
On a small balcony or patio, the floor fills up fast: a couple of chairs, a small table and suddenly the floor has room for only three pots. The walls,…
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How to Build Beautiful Container Gardens With the Thriller-Filler-Spiller Formula
Some pots look like a garden center display, full and balanced from every angle. Others look like three plants that happened to end up in the same pot. The difference…
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What Makes a Garden Path Look Really Good? It’s Not Just the Material
When people plan a garden path, they usually start with the material: gravel or stone, brick or pavers. It matters, but it’s rarely what makes a path look good. Two…
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My Favorite Solar Garden Lighting Ideas for Cozy Summer Evenings
The best summer evenings in the garden start just after sunset, when the air cools down and nobody wants to go inside yet. Good lighting is what lets you stay…