Lemon balm is an easy-growing herb that will flourish – almost without any care from you (except a bit of watering on hot days).
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Snapdragon flowers bless your garden with tall stems and a riot of colors that will add a cheery air to the garden. Here’s how to grow them.
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Discover the vibrant beauty of Creeping Phlox. Learn how to plant and maintain it in your garden for a stunning display of colors all season!
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Discover the beauty and benefits of growing nasturtium flowers. These vibrant flowers are ornamental, edible, and attract helpful pollinators.
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Find the best lawn fertilizer for your North Carolina lawn. Learn about turf care tips and navigate selecting and applying the right product.
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Beautiful and hardy Nandina domestica’s hidden dark secret: it’s a killer of native birds. Read what to plant instead of heavenly bamboo.
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Russian Sage is a beautiful purple flower. Despite its stunning looks, it’s a super easy-going, drought-tolerant perennial. Learn more.
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Explore the basics of composite decking: installation, longevity & ease of care, and why it’s the best long-term investment.
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Perennial flowers are beloved by many gardeners for their colorful beauty, rich foliage, and undemanding care needs. Give these 20 a try.
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Which plants will benefit from a late winter pruning, and which two are critical to avoid? This post explains the whys and how to prune.
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March gardening tips, prepare your outdoor spaces for spring with these 31 tasks. Be prepared for the warmer weather just ahead.
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Grow Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla) for robust growth, flavorful dark green leaves in just 55-60 days in USDA Zones 7 or 8.
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Googling for “grass cutting service near me?” Get a lush, envy-inducing green carpet without sacrificing your precious weekends.
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Catnip and catmint have similar names and are close relatives, but they’re not the same. Read about the similarities and differences.
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Weed control for lawns is essential for maintaining a vibrant green outdoor space. Combat persistent intruders and win your lawn back!
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