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Flowers

How and When to Divide Asters

Asters bloom bright, star-like flowers that fill the late summer garden with color and fragrance. They’re tough, hardy, and vigorous! They’ll need division after a few years to continue growing well. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant and learn how and when to divide your asters.

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Plant Problems

Are Your Plants Sunburned? How to Heal Them

It’s the time of year when many of us need extra sun protection, including our plants that have the potential for sunburn. With peak summer rays and temperatures, a little extra care helps maintain health and production. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to heal sunburned plants for rebounding growth.

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Weeds

15 Native Sedges That Outcompete Invasive Weeds

Barren landscapes can flourish with growth! Simply plant some native sedges in the genus Carex. These grass-like plants thrive in low-water conditions, require minimal mowing, and can withstand harsh weather. Pull out those invasive weeds and plant one of these 15 native sedges instead.

Black aphids heavily infest a nasturtium trap plant, clustering along the stems and near a bright orange flower.

Garden Pests

How to Use Nasturtiums as Trap Plants for Pest Control

Most gardeners spend years battling aphids, beetles, and other destructive pests with sprays and treatments that offer temporary relief. Thankfully, there's a smarter approach that works with nature instead of against it. Gardening expert Madison Moulton explains how to use nasturtiums as trap plants for pest control.

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Soil Improvement

A Beginner’s Guide to Vermicomposting

Vermicomposting harnesses the power of worms to convert waste into nutritious amendments for the home garden. Whether indoors or outside, worms are an excellent way to recycle and repurpose with little effort on your part. Use this beginner’s guide to start vermicomposting at home.

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Flowers

9 Tips for Florist-Worthy Garden Roses

Growing florist-quality roses at home can be tricky, but with the right conditions and some TLC, you can do it! Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss for some tips on growing roses that any florist would envy!

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Gardening Tips

13 Underrated Pollinator Plants You Should Grow

Some of the best plants to add to your pollinator garden go largely unnoticed. These may not appear on many lists, so we wanted to share them with you. Join pollinator enthusiast and beekeeper Melissa Strauss for some underrated pollinator plants you can grow.

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Ornamental Gardens

7 Cheap Hanging Basket Plant Combos That Look Luxurious

Luscious hanging baskets don’t have to dip into precious earnings, especially with fast-growing selections to meet seasonal displays. From edibles to ornamentals, budget-friendly designs grow easily from seed or quickly fill a container from nursery starts. Simple and uncomplicated, they bring vertical interest and attention to detail. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe looks at economical hanging basket plants to charm with good looks, edibility, and pollinator attraction.