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Gardening Tips

11 Ways to Make September the Best Month in the Garden

September and incoming signs of fall don’t have to be a downer for gardeners. Whether you’re in a warmer region or in a zone about to see frost, there’s still tons you can do to make September the best month in the garden. Plant biologist Emily Estep names 11 tasks and ideas to consider this month to make the very best of it.

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Gardening Tips

21 Living Privacy Fence Ideas for Your Landscape

If you’re looking for privacy around your home, skip the picket fence and opt for a living privacy fence instead. Planting tall, dense shrubs or small trees creates a natural barrier that benefits the ecosystem while adding a sense of seclusion to your space. Plant biologist Emily Estep shares a list of living privacy fence ideas for your landscape.

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Gardening Tips

A Comprehensive Guide to Gardening in Humid Climates

Gardening in humid climates can be tough, but there are many ways to manage the moisture and keep your plants happy. Choosing the right plants and following disease prevention strategies are key to a thriving garden in high humidity. Follow this comprehensive guide to understand how humidity affects plants and what you should do about it.

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Gardening Tips

13 Plants That Love to Be Divided

Dividing plants benefits the garden in a few ways: it restores vigor, controls size, and creates new additions with little effort. It’s a win-win-win for varieties that need dividing and for the gardener. Fall and spring are prime for the process. If you hope to beef up the display or spread the joy of sharing extra plants, explore the best perennials to divide with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

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Plant Problems

10 Pro Tips For Treating Powdery Mildew on Roses

Powdery mildew is a common disease that can strike your garden in spring and summer. Roses are a common victim, especially when they are stressed due to lack of water or sunlight. Gardening expert Madison Moulton provides 10 tips you can use to treat powdery mildew on roses.

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Seeds

How to Collect and Plant Rose Seeds in 7 Steps

With thousands of hybrid roses available, you may wonder why it’s worth starting rose seeds in the first place. One main reason is they grow flowers of unique shapes, hues, and sizes that differ from existing varieties. Learn how to create your new rose seedling with these seven easy steps from seasoned grower

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Flowers

How to Repot Chrysanthemums in 9 Easy Steps

Ensure your precious mums stay snug all year with a repot! Chrysanthemums need repotting often since they hate getting rootbound. We’ll use compost, fresh soil, and a whole lot of love and care to keep your mums happy. Learn how to repot them with these nine easy steps from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.