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Mini Makeover: Morgan’s Fresh Front-Of-House

Mini Makeover: Morgan’s Fresh Front-Of-House

Sarah Logie — Nov 07

Tune into Morgan’s, also known as @lifeonwillowcreek, mini makeover to see how she turned the outside of her mudroom into a fresh masterpiece! With a ...

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Mini Makeover: Michelle’s Long-Blooming Bed

Mini Makeover: Michelle’s Long-Blooming Bed

Sarah Logie — Nov 01

  Let’s take a look at Michelle’s, otherwise known as @gardensandchickens, garden bed makeover! Located in Zone 7b/8a, Michelle likes to extend her garden by ...

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Mini Makeover: Julie's Rooftop Revamp

Mini Makeover: Julie's Rooftop Revamp

Elizabeth Durham — Sep 27

  Julie Wilson, a.k.a. @gardengirlnyc, knows how to stay grounded despite living in a high-rise. How? With plants, of course! In our final Mini Makeover ...

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Mini Makeover: Kristen's Hydrangea Corner

Mini Makeover: Kristen's Hydrangea Corner

Elizabeth Durham — Sep 13

  One shiplap plank at a time, do-it-yourself-er Kristen is creating her dream farmhouse (and documenting the whole journey on Instagram @mymidwestdiy). But not all ...

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Mini Makeover: Liana's Hard-to-Plant, Shaded Space

Mini Makeover: Liana's Hard-to-Plant, Shaded Space

Sarah Logie — Sep 19

  This week’s Mini Makeover follows Liana with @lianagardens. As an avid gardener and plant enthusiast in Zone 7, Liana has been upgrading her landscape ...

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Garden Tour: Julie's NYC Rooftop

Garden Tour: Julie's NYC Rooftop

Sarah Logie — Sep 07

If you thought urban gardening was impossible, think again! Julie, also known as @gardengirlnyc, is sharing her stunning NYC rooftop garden in Zone 7b where she ...

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Mini Makeover: Alex's Layered Hillside

Mini Makeover: Alex's Layered Hillside

Sarah Logie — Sep 02

Talk about a Transformation Tuesday! Watch along as Zone 7b home gardener, Alex, from @graycedarhome shares her recent landscape makeover! With a hard-to-mow, weed-filled hillside ...

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How to Plant Grass Seed

How to Plant Grass Seed

Abby — Aug 30

Envious of your neighbor's lush, green lawn, but not sure where to start? We've got you covered! While maintaining the perfect lawn can seem impossible, ...

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Popular Plant Pairings

Popular Plant Pairings

Meredith Gaines — May 12

Ever wonder what the difference is between a dull landscape and a great one? Well, the secret is in the plant combinations! Mastering colors, textures ...

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Spring Lawn Care: Tips for Mowing, Aerating, Seeding and More

Spring Lawn Care: Tips for Mowing, Aerating, Seeding and More

Sarah Logie — Mar 24

With spring finally here, it’s the perfect time to focus on your greenery. Gone are the dreary days of fall and winter when your plants ...

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Fall Lawn Care: Tips for Mowing, Aerating, Seeding and More

Fall Lawn Care: Tips for Mowing, Aerating, Seeding and More

Sarah Logie — Oct 05

With the arrival of fall, you may be thinking it’s time to stop planting, or even maintaining, your yard until next spring. But that's not ...

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Ask a Master Gardener: Choosing the Right Plants

Ask a Master Gardener: Choosing the Right Plants

Phyllis — Aug 18

This is the third article in our Ask a Master Gardener series. Our resident Master Gardener, Phyllis, is sharing her top tips for planting, landscaping, ...

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Ask a Master Gardener: The Most Important Thing in the Garden

Ask a Master Gardener: The Most Important Thing in the Garden

Phyllis — Jul 14

This is the first article in our Ask a Master Gardener series. Our resident Master Gardener, Phyllis, will be sharing her top tips for planting, ...

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How to Get Your Outdoor Space Ready for Guests

How to Get Your Outdoor Space Ready for Guests

Blair Brown — Aug 23

Warm weather means graduation parties, Mother's Day and Father's Day celebrations, backyard cookouts and more. And a well-designed landscape can add beauty to your gatherings ...

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How to Use a Planting Kit for Your New Tree

How to Use a Planting Kit for Your New Tree

Blair Brown — Dec 23

Image: Festoon House Lighting. Vibrant color, full foliage, fresh fruit and beyond: Each houseplant is a work of art! And with our planting kit guide, ...

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Patio Trees: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Patio Trees: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

Blair Brown — May 30

Imagine how inviting your patio could be with some beautiful accent trees. Gardens and landscapes are now becoming smaller because of the limited outdoor space ...

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Bamboo Plants: Varieties That Aren’t Invasive

Bamboo Plants: Varieties That Aren’t Invasive

Blair Brown — Mar 31

Most people already know that bamboo is a beautiful, exotic plant that comes in a variety of colors to brighten up the landscape. But let's ...

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Croton and Beyond: Native Plants for Your Area

Croton and Beyond: Native Plants for Your Area

Blair Brown — May 30

Do you love house plants, indoor fruit trees and large outdoor varieties but find yourself intimidated by their care requirements or ability to thrive? Though ...

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