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What are Hybrid Plants? An Overview of Most Popular Breeds

If you’re new to gardening or if you’re an experienced gardener, you’ve probably heard about hybrid plants and may have questions about them. Keep reading to learn about hybrid plants from The Spruce, how plants are hybridized, the different types and much more; are you ready [...]

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Raised Beds in the Garden: Why They Matter and How to Build Them

You may not have considered raised beds for your garden before, but they’re a fantastic way to plant vegetables and flowers in your yard. Creating a garden in raised beds is ideal for a variety of reasons: They can be used for most types of plants, [...]

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Protect Those Precious Plants During Heat Waves

Finally the sun is out, the rains have slowed, and we can enjoy the time and energy we put into our garden in spring to prepare for a lovely summer. But when temps surge, baby, it's warm outside. Don't let all your hard work in spring wither away. Here are [...]

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Building a Summer Garden: How to Get Started

Summer is coming and you know what that means: you’re going to be spending a lot of your time in your garden enjoying the sun. The days are warmer and the sun is out longer; you should enjoy the hard work you put into your yard. Here are three [...]

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How to Build a Herb Garden

One of the most amazing things you can have in your garden is a full and vibrant herb garden; growing and using your own fresh herbs makes homemade meals taste even better. If you’re thinking of starting or updating your herb garden, here are the must-haves you need to include.