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Monty Don to design garden for dogs at Chelsea Flower Show

The BBC Gardeners’ World presenter will design a canine-friendly haven to be shown next year — the installation will then be moved to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

I never miss his program. Can’t wait to see this garden at the next Chelsea show.

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8 Fall Chores That Can’t Wait - Fine Gardening

Discover eight fall garden chores that will make winter a truly guilt-free rest for you and have your garden ready to go in spring.

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How to Make a Succulent Pumpkin - Fine Gardening

In this video tutorial, learn how to make a one-of-a-kind autumn masterpiece of your own.

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12 Perennials to Cut Back in Fall

Find out what perennials to cut back in fall to reduce plant diseases and pests, while helping your garden look tidier.

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How to Change Hydrangea Color: pH Isn’t the Only Factor - FineGardening

The color of the blue or pink flowers on bigleaf and mountain hydrangeas is determined by the soil in which they are planted.

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How to Get Big Flowers from Bigleaf Hydrangeas - FineGardening

Learn how to get big hydrangea flowers by understanding how bigleaf hydrangeas grow and selecting the right varieties for your climate.

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How to Grow 10 Perennials for Continuous Summer Blooms - FineGardening

The following group of strong summer bloomers flower at the onset of summer and keeps going all season long, many even going right into fall.

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Peak-Season Perennials for Your Region - FineGardening

To help your summer garden really shine, garden experts shared their favorite perennials for their region. Check them out here.

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What's the Best Height to Cut Grass? Here's How to Set Your Mower Correctly

The best height to cut grass depends on the type of turf grass you have and the season. Here's how to adjust your lawn mower height settings so your lawn looks its best.

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Perennials to cut back in June for compact and neat plants |

Discover some herbaceous perennials to cut back in June in your flower beds as we reveal the benefits of compact, neat plants and long flowering periods

I have done this some years, cutting some and leaving some on the same plant and it definitely extends the bloom season. Unfortunately, I waited too late this year, most things already being in full bloom in the south.

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The #1 Herb to Decrease Inflammation

Did you know some foods have anti-inflammatory properties? Find out why dietitians recommend consuming rosemary to help decrease inflammation.

It’s easy to keep a pot of rosemary on hand and take a snip from it now and then to use in my cooking.

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35 Summer Flowers You Don't Have to Water All the Time

These colorful summer flowers thrive in the garden without a lot of watering.

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Designing a garden from scratch in 17 steps | House & Garden

A beginners guide to gardening and landscape design from garden designer Angel Collins, who takes us through everything you need to know when planning a garden from scratch.

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What Is Perlite? And How to Use It in Your Garden

Perlite's properties mean it can aid in optimal soil drainage, aeration, and healthy plant growth. Our experts share what perlite is, how it works, and how you can use it for houseplants and in your garden for happy, healthy plants.

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32 Plants for Sun and Shade That the Deer Won’t Devour - FineGardening

Discover deer-resistant plants to protect your garden from hungry deer. Find alternatives for roses, hydrangeas, tulips, hostas, and more.

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10 Chores That Can’t Wait at the Start of Gardening Season - FineGardening

Tackling these tasks earlier rather than later will give your garden a head start on the season. Here are the 10 chores that can't wait.

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Garden To Do List March

Wondering what you should do in your garden during the month of March? Check out P. Allen Smith's Garden To Do List for the month.

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Maintaining Healthy Garden Soil - FineGardening

Discover the current state of your garden soil and learn how to nourish it so that you can make sure you are keeping it healthy.

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Garden To Do List January

The weather outside may be wintry, but there is still plenty you can do to stay connected to the garden. Check out this list of garden related tasks and

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How to Protect Broadleaf Evergreens from Winter Damage - FineGardening

Proper protection goes a long way in keeping these prized plants going strong. Learn how to protect broadleaf evergreens in winter.

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Evergreen Perennials for Your Region - FineGardening

Choice perennials that stay green year-round make snowless winters much more attractive. See evergreen perennials for your region.

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Peony Gardening Tips By P. Allen Smith - Gilbert H. Wild & Son

I’m a hopeless collector… of everything, you name it. Books, funky art, even funky friends, chickens, daffodils, and lots of other flowers.

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Phenomenal Lavender, Lavandula | American Meadows

Phenomenal Lavender has it all: exceptionally tolerant of both high heat and harsh winter, this easy-to-grow lavender even shows resistance to the effects of humidity. Highly fragrant with concentrated essential oils, Phenomenal's spikes of purple-blue fl

I have grown this lavender in Georgia for three years and it is truly phenomenal. Heat and humidity don’t bother it. I’ve tried several other cultivars with no success at all. This one thrives.

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8 Gardening Pros Pick Their Favorite Must-Have Trees - FineGardening

Discover the top must-have tree choices recommended by horticultural experts for your landscape. Find the perfect tree for your garden.

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Learn to Spot and Treat Summer Plant Diseases - FineGardening

Learn how to diagnose and manage summer plant diseases. Get tips for identifying and treating common diseases.

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Maximize Your Harvest With Succession Planting - FineGardening

By watching the calendar and practicing succession planting, you can get multiple harvests from your vegetable garden this year.

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Shade Plants With Shiny Foliage - FineGardening

Silver foliage is a useful tool in garden design, as it provides subtle variety that easily pairs with almost all other foliage and flower colors.

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Bring in the Beneficials - FineGardening

If you want plants that look great and keep pests in check, our experts have some suggestions for you here.

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These 6 Methods Will Prevent Rabbits from Chewing Up Your Beloved Garden

Tried-and-true ways that will work all season long.

I use Liquid Fence and it deters both deer and rabbits well, but it does have to be reapplied after a rain. Or… you could just plant extra. ;)

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How to Identify a Drought-Tolerant Plant - FineGardening

Characteristics such as size, color, and texture can help you determine whether a plant might be drought resistant. Learn more, here.

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23 of the Most Beautiful Gardens in America

Need a breath of fresh air? From cherry blossoms and azaleas, to cacti and rock art, these stunning gardens around the country are calling your name.

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No Mow May? Good intentions, bad approach, critics say

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve heard about the #NoMowMay movement that’s been gaining steam on social media and in eco-conscious circles these past few years.

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Healthy Soil Is at the Heart of a Thriving Garden   - FineGardening

Learn how to create healthy soil for the garden. Keep soil health at the top of your mind with these practical tips. 

I would avoid peat moss for sustainability concern.

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Hummingbirds in the Garden

I have always loved hummingbirds but my relationship with them changed dramatically in 2014. This was the year that I decided to take the plunge and focus an entire episode of the program “Expeditions with Patrick McMillan” on hummingbirds and their i

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20 Great Plants for Butterflies - FineGardening

Bring beauty and pollinators to your garden with a mix of these of annuals, perennials, and woody plants. Find great plants for butterflies.

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Peony Gardening Tips By P. Allen Smith

Here are some of my notes and takes aways from the field to consider if you’re serious about peonies. Hopefully, you’ll find them helpful:

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Itching to start spring garden cleanup? Not so fast!

When the blare of the year’s first leaf blower awakened me one morning last week, I realized spring cleanup had commenced -- no matter that March could still roar like a lion here in my Long Island, New York, neighborhood.

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Plants for Soggy Spots - FineGardening

Lots of gardeners have at least one area of their property that never seems to dry out. It is, invariably, in a location that screams for a garden, but most […]

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Use Geometry to Create a Beautiful Garden Plan - FineGardening

In this article, learn how to use geometry in your garden to create a beautiful plan that will change your design perspective every season.

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How to Protect and Revive Plants After an Unexpected Freeze - FineGardening

If cold weather has wreaked havoc on your lawn and plants, take these steps to save what you can. Learn how to deal with unexpected freeze.

There was damage to so many plants in my area. We will have to wait and see how much.

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5 Ways to Design with White and Gray Plants

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4 Simple Upgrades That Make a Big Difference in the Garden - FineGardening

Have you always wondered what makes a garden truly stunning? Learn from these 4 simple garden upgrades that make a big difference.

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Plant Grafting 101 - FineGardening

Nearly every gardener has purchased a plant propagated with grafting. Learn the science behind plant grafting and ways to do it at home.

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Plants That Bloom in Late Winter or Early Spring - FineGardening

Treat yourself to some plants that will liven up the garden from late winter to early spring. Start the year with flowers in your garden.

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Perennials That Bloom Through Late Fall - FineGardening

With beautiful, long-lasting flowers, these plants will extend your garden’s season of interest. Find late fall perennials, here.

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10 Uncommon Holly, Winterberry, and Inkberry Varieties to Spark Winter Garden Interest - FineGardening

From deciduous to evergreen, these 10 outstanding options demonstrate what this diverse genus has to offer. Find holly and more here.

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Perennials for Fall Color - FineGardening

Herbaceous perennials can provide amazing fall color. Choose selections with vivid, long-lasting interest to brighten your fading garden.

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Fall Bulb Planting for Your Region - FineGardening

Bulb-ordering season is here for much of the country, and many gardeners are rushing to nurseries and getting their online orders ready. It’s important to plan ahead and make your […]

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3 Autumn Favorites to Anchor Your Garden Design - FineGardening

After more than 25 years working in a public garden, I have discovered some great plants. Here are a few that make attractive anchors for great displays.

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Regional Picks for Best Native Woodies - FineGardening

Gardeners love native plants, which are built to thrive in the conditions of a specific region, often without complaint, and are an essential component in the preservation of wildlife and the overall ecology of a region.

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9 Fall Shrubs that will Transform your Garden

Shrubs have always been the backbone of good garden design, but with recent improvements to flowering, foliage color and plant form they are becoming popular for more than their structural assets. …

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How to Attract Hummingbirds to the Garden

There is something extra special about seeing a hummingbird. I don’t know if it’s their beauty, speed or dexterity that makes them so fascinating, but I just love spotting one in my gar…

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Garden To Do List August

It’s hard to believe that it’s back-to-school time. By the end of the month yellow school buses will be rumbling down roads across the country. It’s a not so subtle reminder that …

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Surprise Lilies

Have you ever heard of a plant called surprise lily. It looks like a lily plant. I first saw this plant when I was in Georgia and found it in S. Carolina also, however I could not find it for sale …

I have several from my grandmother’s garden, and they surprise me every year. We always called them naked ladies though.

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Pruning Lavender, Sage and Other Subshrubs

Learn how to prune lavender, sage, thyme, geranium, wormwood, and other subshrubs to keep plants healthy, growing well, and looking good.

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Learn to Prune Japanese Maples

Japanese maples are elegant in all seasons, with delicate leaves, fine fall color, and the loveliest branch patterns in the world.

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Tips for Surviving a Texas-Sized Drought and Heat Wave - FineGardening

Records for heat waves and drought seem to be broken regularly now. As a gardener in Texas, I have some tips for getting through these events.

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10 Shrubs for Summer Color - FineGardening

These shrubs give it their all during the warmer months, providing fantastic flowers and, in some cases, interesting foliage or fruit.

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Growing Mountain Hydrangeas: The Tougher Hydrangea - FineGardening

For a tougher hydrangea that blooms more reliably, look to this lesser-known species. Learn more about mountain hydrangeas here.

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Grow Native Milkweeds to Bring Pollinators to Your Garden - FineGardening

Monarch butterflies rely on milkweed (Asclepias spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) as their primary host plant.

If you plant it and it doesn’t bloom right away, be patient. My A. Incarnata has taken three years to bloom again after I planted it in bloom from a nursery. I almost gave up on it, but it’s loaded with buds right now.

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Bring the Buzzzzz Back to Your Garden - FineGardening

Enliven your beds with flowers that attract, nurture, and nourish bees

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Save Your Peony Blooms For Later

This simple trick for saving peony blooms for later means you get weeks of fresh peony bouquets for even longer than the typical blooming period!

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Maintaining Healthy Garden Soil - FineGardening

Discover the current state of your garden soil and learn how to nourish it, so you can make sure that you are keeping your soil healthy.

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Regional Picks: Deer-Resistant Plants - FineGardening

Don't let your hard work become a buffet for the next passing herd. Discover here which deer-resistant plants will grow well in your region.

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Peony Gardening Tips By P. Allen Smith

Here are some of my notes and takes aways from the field to consider if you’re serious about peonies. Hopefully, you’ll find them helpful:

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Plants for Your Region to Add to Your Shopping List - FineGardening

Wondering what plants to add to your shopping list this year? Find four expert-picked plants for your region that everyone should buy.

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10 Combinations for Shade - FineGardening

Shade is always a difficult condition to garden in, but it's far from impossible. Here are some plant combinations for the shade.

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Gardening for Pollinators: Everything You Need to Know and Grow for a Gorgeous Pollinator Garden - FineGardening

Pollinators play an integral part in the food chain that we simply cannot replicate for impact. Learn what you can do to help pollinators.

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Spring Planting Ideas - FineGardening

Spring is a magical time. Our winter-weary spirits lift as hints of green begin to appear. We notice even the smallest patches of snowdrops and crocuses as we drive by […]

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Growing Species Tulips for Early Spring Blooms - FineGardening

Species tulips exist in vibrant or subtle pinks, reds, buttery oranges, and purples, just like the big guys. This is definitely an option you want to explore.

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The Best Flowers for Your Cutting Garden - FineGardening

If you only grow a handful of vaseworthy flowers, these are the ones you need

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MyOnlineSchool | Hanging plants, Clematis, Hanging garden

Feb 26, 2016 - Looking to grow clematis in hanging baskets? In this interview with internationally renowned clematis grower Ray Evison, we look at 3 varieties of clematis suitable for hanging planters.

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Everything You Need to Know About Conifers - FineGardening

Conifers form the structural backbone of gardens all year round. But not every conifer works in every situation. Learn more here.

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Designing With Grasses - FineGardening

Grasses can act visually like shrubs. Some are arching, while others are stiff and formal. Learn more about designing your garden with grasses.

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Monty Don urges you to collect ‘every last’ leaf this October – to enrich your soil for free

‘Nothing makes a better soil conditioner,’ according to the garden expert – here’s how he uses them

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(Don’t) Put the Garden to Bed for the Season - FineGardening

Most of us were taught to get a jump on spring by putting the garden “to bed” in fall. But what if we told you tidying up was overrated? Learn why here.

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8 Fall Chores That Can’t Wait - FineGardening

By the time that October rolls around, most gardeners are ready to throw in the trowel, retreat indoors, and curl up by the fire with a good book. But if […]

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Pruning - FineGardening

Expert advice on where, when, and why to trim your plants

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Time to Order Spring Bulbs - FineGardening

Thinking of spring-blooming bulbs in August? They are planted in the fall, and ordering now is one way to ensure you have the best selection.

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September Garden To Do List

“In the garden, Autumn is, indeed the crowning glory of the year, bringing us the fruition of months of thought and care and toil. And at no season, safe perhaps in Daffodil time, do we get s…

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How to Get Season-Long Performance Out of Your Shade Containers - FineGardening

These five care tips will answer your questions and keep your shade containers looking full and luscious all season long.

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A Naturalistic Garden Is Better for the Environment and Requires Less Work - FineGardening

Naturalistic gardens give you the feeling of being in nature. Learn how to design a stunning naturalistic garden here.

I love the ferns with agapanthus bulbs! Must add this combination.

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Native Plants for the Birds - FineGardening

The right native plant species can make your garden an avian haven. Find beautiful and beneficial plants for birds here.

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Tying It All Together - FineGardening

If you garden, you love plants—especially the newest and most unusual ones. After bringing these treasures home, they often end up plopped in various places without a lot of pre-planning […]

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Beautiful Hydrangeas for Every Garden - FineGardening

Hydrangeas add drama to the garden like no other plant. In this collection of articles, find beautiful hydrangeas to suit nearly any condition.

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The Secret to Fresh Cut Flowers - FineGardening

In this video from the experts at Gardeners’ World, you’ll learn how to snip and keep fresh cut flowers happy in a vase for days.

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An English Country Garden in Summer - FineGardening

During his time designing and maintaining this English country garden, Istvan Dudas has wholeheartedly embraced the cottage garden style.

I embrace this concept and add annuals and tender perennials throughout the summer to balance color and form.

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How to Grow Lavender in Every Climate | Gardener’s Path

Lavender adds soft beauty to any landscape and has endless medicinal purposes for home use. Find tips to grow lavender in any climate on Gardener’s Path.

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17 Plants to Control Pests

One of the great things about gardening is that in some ways your garden can take care of itself. Now I’m not endorsing abandoning your garden chores completely, but there are a few things th…

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Garden To Do List July

The dog days of summer are upon us, which means plenty of hot weather. Between now and mid August everything slows down in the garden so we can start spending less time doing and more time enjoying…

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Vitex Trees 101

Allen shares tips about his Vitex Trees, otherwise known as ‘Chaste trees.’ He talks about how pruning in the late winter helps to make the Vitex tree bloom ...

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Grow Native Milkweeds to Bring Pollinators to Your Garden - FineGardening

Monarch butterflies rely on milkweed (Asclepias spp. and cvs., Zones 3–9) as their primary host plant.

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The Easy Way to Divide Plants in Pots - FineGardening

Learn how Monty Don, host of Gardeners’ World, splits perennials straight from the nursery into pieces and repots those plants to grow on.

If you aren’t familiar with Monty Don and are a gardener, you really should find him on Gardeners’ World. I never miss an episode on Britbox, Amazon Prime. His specials on great gardens of the world are beautiful.