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Gardening Tips

12 Beginner Gardening Mistakes to Avoid This Summer

With so much information and conflicting advice, starting a garden can be overwhelming. Fortunately, most errors are easy to avoid and fix. In this article, garden expert and former organic farmer Logan Hailey helps you avoid the biggest beginner gardening mistakes this summer and what to do instead.

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Shrubs

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Bigleaf Hydrangeas

Bigleaf hydrangeas bring luscious blooms in dreamy pinks, blues, and whites with bold hues and blushes. After plants rest quietly in winter, lacecap and mophead flower clusters burst among attractive, large leaves for a warm season show. Explore these traditional summer hallmarks with contemporary twists with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

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Gardening Inspiration

9 Patriotic Flower Bed Ideas for the 4th of July

Commemorate independence with dazzling color and Fourth of July-inspired garden arrangements that allow self-expression and a classic color scheme. From bold to traditional, these liberty-inspired motifs let us honor Independence Day in an inviting garden style. Adaptable and versatile, red, white, and blue plantings and accents contribute to the day’s appreciation while providing all-season appeal. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in a look at patriotic garden bed inspirations.

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Ornamental Gardens

11 Hanging Basket Plants That Can Handle the Heat

With summer in full swing, the heat may be stressing out your once beautiful hanging baskets. Some plants handle heat better than others. In this article, gardening expert Christina Conner shares some of her top picks for hanging basket plants that can handle even the hottest summer days.

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Flowers

17 Fall-Blooming Flowers to Start in July

July is an interesting month when it comes to gardening. It may feel like it’s too late to plant summer bloomers and too early for cool fall bloomers. It’s actually a great time to get a head start on those fall-blooming plants! Join Melissa Strauss in discovering seeds you can start now for wonderful fall flowers.

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Gardening Tips

13 Garden Tasks to do in July

Long, vibrant days yield flourishing plant growth. Though seeding and early harvests are out of the way, there are some important garden tasks to keep up with this July. In this article, garden expert Logan Hailey shares the most important maintenance practices for midsummer gardens.

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Flowers

13 Unusual Flowers for Your Cutting Garden

Unique and unusual flowers foster creativity in the cutting garden and fresh and dried floral displays. With so many to choose from, incorporating fresh finds is boundless. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring high-performing, unusual cutting garden selections, including twists on old garden favorites, ornamental perennials, and flowering annuals.

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Ornamental Gardens

31 Flowering Foundation Plants That Boost Your Home’s Value

Are you looking for ways to boost your home’s curb appeal and add to its resale value? A beautifully landscaped yard is a great investment that will increase your chances of getting the best price for your home. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss shares plants that will help you build a beautiful foundation in the home landscape.

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Gardening Tips

31 Popular Plants You Can Root In Water

Rooting stems in water is a simple process that rewards us with creating new plants. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in exploring viable plant selections to start in water. If we’re lucky, we’ll soon add the new roots and shoots to our garden collection and enjoy the display as we go.