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How Landscaping with Herbs Adds Stunning Variety When Gardening

Landscaping with herbs in your garden can be for more than just adding them to recipes; they’re a terrific way to add stunning color, intricate texture and stimulating scents, while also attracting butterflies and a wide variety of beneficial bee species to your yard.


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Add Splashes of Coral Color to Your Garden Landscape

Coral-Colored Flowers for Your Garden Looking to add coral color accents to your home garden landscape? We've got 7 beautiful ways you can do just that!


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How To Grow A Citrus Tree In A Small Container

There are a variety of citrus trees that grow well in containers, and can be a welcome addition to your porch or patio!


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This Herb And Your Garden Are ‘Mint’ To Be

Bright green and leafy, mint is one of our favorite herbs to fill a planter with and have on hand all summer long. Fantastic in drinks, marinades, salads and more, this easy-to-grow perennial comes in nearly 600 varieties and loves the heat – as long as you can keep it watered!


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Plant Succulents That Conserve Water And Look Beautiful

What Are Succulent Plants? The word succulent is most commonly applied to food and used as a descriptor for dishes that are juicy and tender. The botanical definition isn’t too far off from that; it means plants that store water in their leaves, stems or both.