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How to prune azaleas – keep your shrubs healthy and beautiful
Learn how to prune azaleas with our simple guide to keep your spectacular plants in great shape
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Best fire-resistant plants – 8 groundcovers, perennials and shrubs that can take the heat
If you live in a wildfire zone there are plenty of plant varieties that are less combustible to reduce your risk
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Best fall shrubs for privacy – 10 vibrant and dense choices for a natural garden screen
If garden screening is a priority to you, plant these shrubs to ensure you maintain your yard privacy into the colder months
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Best hedges for pollinators – 10 shrubs that are beneficial for bees, birds and butterflies
Hedging plants for insects and hummingbirds that will also benefit your backyard
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How to uplight a tree – expert methods for big trees, small trees, and shrubs
I spoke to lighting and landscaping expert about how to uplight a tree. They gave me expert methods and tips and tricks for color and brightness
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Looking for long-flowering, low-maintenance container shrubs? Weigela are spectacular pot plants to grow this year
Experts share top tips for growing weigela in pots, an ideal and impactful shrub for smaller spaces
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How to care for Knock Out roses – 5 key factors for healthy plants and vibrant blooms
Discover a wealth of tips from rose-growing experts for success with Knock Out roses
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This tough and resilient hydrangea will thrive even during scorching summer months, and as a gardener I highly recommend it
The oakleaf hydrangea is a shrub for all seasons, blooming in sweltering summers and showcasing brilliant fall color
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Deer resistant plants – 20 flowers and shrubs that deer hate
Discover an array of beautiful, deer resistant plants to keep your garden safe from local wildlife
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How to propagate hibiscus shrubs – expert advice for taking plant cuttings
All hibiscus shrubs can be grown from cuttings, an easy and free way to make more plants
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Best spiraea varieties: 10 superb shrubs for fantastic flowers and foliage
Discover some of the best spiraea varieties to bring seasonal foliage and frothy petals into your yard
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Best shrubs for shade – inspiring options for scent, hedging and seasonal color
Add color, flowers and texture to even the darkest corners of your backyard with these plant suggestions
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When and how to fertilize lilacs – for healthy flowering shrubs
Fertilizing lilac shrubs at the wrong time or with the wrong product can do more harm than good
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Is it too late to prune forsythia? Advice from a professional gardener on caring for these flowering shrubs
Forsythia flowering will be greatly reduced next year if stems are cut too late in the season
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What to plant in zone 9: an expert guide to the flowers, shrubs, vegetables and trees that will thrive
Discover how to choose the right plants for your yard if you live in US hardiness zone 9
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7 plants to prune in June – trimming these trees, shrubs and climbers this month will ensure your plants thrive
As the growing season progresses, it is time to sharpen your shears and get cutting
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Best shrubs for the front of the house – 10 plants to grow for color and fragrance
These shrubs for the front of the house will create a charming and warm welcome to your home
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What to plant in zone 7: uncover the trees, shrubs, flowers and crops that will thrive in this climate zone
Discover which plants are best suited to your outside space if you live in US hardiness zone 7
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Best fragrant hedge plants – 6 perfumed shrubs for beautiful boundaries
Hedge planting needn't be dull. These hedge ideas will add scent, color and interest to the perimeter of your plot
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How and when to fertilize shrubs annually – expert tips to keep them healthy and looking lush
We reveal the perfect time to feed shrubs and some of the best fertilizers to use
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What to plant in zone 6 – expert advice on the best trees, shrubs and flowers to grow
Professional tips on the plants most suited US hardiness zone 6
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How and when to fertilize dogwoods – for healthy trees and shrubs
Recently planted dogwoods can benefit from an occasional feed, and will reward you with lush green growth and striking blooms
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What to plant in zone 5 – professional tips on the best crops, flowers and shrubs to grow
Discover which plants are best suited to your outside space if you live in US hardiness zone 5
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Best fast-growing shrubs – 15 bright and beautiful varieties
Plant these shrubs to quickly add beautiful color and texture to your yard
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Plants for privacy on a balcony – grasses, shrubs and climbers to create an urban oasis
Discover the best plants for privacy on a balcony to create a green and secluded haven on your balcony
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Best desert plants – expert advice for drought-tolerant shrubs and flowers
Discover some of the best desert plants that are resilient, low-maintenance and will thrive in dry and hot backyards
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Best white flowering trees and shrubs for pots – 5 small but impactful varieties
Brimming with blooms, these container trees and shrubs will brighten up your outdoor space with elegant flowers
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How to grow blue flowers – 7 of the best shrubs and perennials with true blue flora
Rare and unusual, growing a plant with blue flowers will beautifully elevate your borders this year
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How to grow miniature roses – for compact shrubs with a profusion of blooms
While miniature roses might be small in size, they are no less floriferous, with many blooming through summer until fall
