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How to Safely Move Perennials Before the Ground Freezes

November 29, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

This Is How You Safely Move Perennials Before the Ground Freezes

The first time you try moving perennials before the cold hits, it feels a bit like racing against an invisible countdown clock—one day you’re digging in mild fall sunshine, and the next your garden is as solid as a brick of ice. It’s that tricky seasonal window where your plants are still willing to cooperate,…

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10 Houseplants That Love Being Brought Inside Now

October 16, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Houseplants sometimes love being brought inside

The air’s getting crisp, the days are getting shorter, and your once-thriving outdoor plants are starting to shiver. That can only mean one thing—it’s time for the great indoor migration! But not all plants handle the transition well; some pout, some drop leaves, and some just give up entirely. Luckily, there are certain houseplants that…

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6 Things You Should Never Plant Next to Each Other

September 24, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

There are certain things you should never plant next to each other.

Gardens are like neighborhoods—some residents get along perfectly, while others just can’t stop causing drama. A mismatched planting can mean stunted growth, pest parties, or even plants fighting over the same nutrients. Some crops thrive when paired with companions, but others become full-blown rivals if forced to share space. Knowing which plants to keep apart…

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10 Ways to Get Free Plants

August 24, 2020 by Steph Coelho 1 Comment

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Get free plants and save money on your favorite pastime.  While gardening is one of the largest hobbies in the US, how expensive a hobby depends a lot on how you approach it. It can be quite an expensive hobby when you purchase everything retail. However, it can also be an extremely frugal hobby for…

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Why Garden Care Needs to Adjust as Temperatures Rise

Why Garden Care Needs to Adjust as Temperatures Rise

Summer gardens once followed a fairly predictable rhythm across much of America, but rising temperatures continue to rewrite the playbook. Long stretches of extreme heat now arrive earlier in the season, stay longer, and place enormous stress on flowers, vegetables, lawns, and soil. Gardeners who ignore those shifts often end up with wilted tomatoes, crispy…

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8 Warm-Weather Selections That Perform Best in Heat

8 Warm-Weather Selections That Perform Best in Heat

Summer sunshine can turn a garden into a paradise or a crispy disaster, depending on what grows in the soil. Some plants wilt the second temperatures climb past 90 degrees, while others throw a full-blown garden party in the middle of a heat wave. Smart gardeners know the secret lies in choosing varieties that actually…

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5 Maintenance Habits That Keep Growth Consistent

5 Maintenance Habits That Keep Growth Consistent

A successful garden never happens by accident. Tomatoes do not suddenly swell into juicy beauties because the weather felt generous for a week, and flower beds do not explode with color simply because a seed packet made big promises. Consistent growth comes from small maintenance habits that gardeners repeat almost without thinking, like morning coffee…

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The Growth Slowdown Problem During Seasonal Transitions

The Growth Slowdown Problem During Seasonal Transitions

Gardens across the United States often hit a surprising moment when everything seems to slow down, even when care stays consistent. Leaves stop stretching with the same enthusiasm, blooms hesitate, and vegetables look like they are taking a long coffee break. This slowdown does not signal failure, and it does not mean plants lost their…

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