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This Adorable 'Bee House' Is One of the Best Ways to Help the Bee Population
Bees that rarely sting? They're more than welcome in our garden. This native bee shelter will help the bees and your garden plants.
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Succulents vs. Cacti: What’s the Difference?
With low-maintenance, indoor-appropriate plants like succulents and cacti trending hard, many people don’t realize that the two are in fact members of the same family.
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5 Eco-Friendly Insect Repellents Mother Nature Approves Of
Insects are there for a reason—these clever products repel them instead of exterminating.
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3 Ways to Keep Tulips from Drooping
Keep your cut tulips looking fresher longer with these hacks.
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These 15 First Ladies Have Orchids Named After Them
If you love orchids, you will be so excited about this presidential tradition. Here's the story of how the FLOTUS orchids came to be.
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Everything You Need to Know About Orchid Pots
Pots are important to great orchid growth. Whether you’re repotting or you're in search of the perfect pot, here’s everything you need to know about orchid pots.
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Your Guide to Growing Succulents from Seeds
With more than 2,000 species of succulents and cacti suitable for decor, it’s worth your time and effort to try growing them from seeds. This allows you to experiment with combinations without going broke.
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6 Flower Farms Owned and Operated By Women
Support women farmers and look to local flower farms for your next bouquet.
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It's Tulip Season! Check Out the Best Tulip Festivals Around the World
They're the ultimate welcome parties for spring.
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5 Landscaping Tips from Disneyland’s Horticulture Manager
It may be the most magical place on earth, but those hippo-shaped hedges don’t shape themselves. We got the inside scoop on the landscaping at Disneyland and how the park is kept looking pristine and pruned at all times.
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Find Out Your Birth Month Flower (And Meaning Behind It!)
Did you know there is a flower associated with your birth month? See what your flower is and how you can use it in your garden.
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What This Chicago Garden Does for Its Community Is So Heartwarming
See what this urban farm is all about.
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These boots make lawn work a little more bearable.
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Grow These Adorable Bunny Succulents Just in Time For Easter
This plant has two fuzzy-looking ears, making it the perfect centerpiece for your Easter table.
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Sweetheart Hoya Is the Only Thing We Want for Valentine's Day
Plants are the new flower arrangements.
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These 7 Seed Packets Are So Pretty You'll Want to Frame Them
Growing from seed allows you to try a wider variety than you'll typically find as seedlings at the garden center. These are some of our favorite places to order seeds—you'll even want to keep the packets!
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Houseplant Finder
SERIES: GET GROWING The first rule to growing healthy houseplants is to place the right indoor plant in the perfect spot. Use our handy Houseplant Finder to discover which varieties are best for your home -- and get tips for keeping them healthy and beautiful!
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Discover Your Garden Personality!
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8 Charming Terrarium Accessories You Can Get on Amazon
Fill your terrarium with adorable, tiny figurines, and accessories that reflect you and the things you love. It's easy to get your favorites shipped to your door because all of these are available on Amazon.
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Here Are Our 10 Most-Pinned Garden Ideas of 2018
Happy 2019! Before we officially say goodbye to 2018, let's give an ode to our top 10 Pinterest ideas from last year in the garden world.
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How to Build a Cedar Planter Box
Planter boxes offer a number of benefits that outweigh an in-ground garden. Learn how to make a planter box from cedar boards with our step-by-step tutorial.
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This Augmented Reality App Will Make Garden Planning Easy
This next-level gardening product isn't a shovel or mower: It's an app.
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Gardening by the Moon Is the Phenomenon You Need to Try
Tips from the Farmers' Almanac aren't just for farmers. Use the moon's phases to grow stronger, more fruitful plants in your garden.
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6 Cute Pairs of Garden Overalls You Won't Mind Wearing
These garden bibs will make you WANT to do your garden chores.
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Pampas Grass Is the New Natural Home Decor Item We're Loving
The feather plumes of this ornamental grass make a soft statement in the home. Join our obsession with this versatile plant.
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How to Grow Microgreens Indoors
Among the easiest and fastest-growing crops, microgreens offer a palette of fresh flavors, from mild to spicy, and inspire repeated plantings for an ongoing supply of fresh greens for creative uses. Here's how to grow microgreens indoors.
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6 Best Gardening Books Every Green Thumb Should Have On Their Shelf
Get growing with a little help from these gardening books. We asked the pros share their favorites so you know where to start.
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5 Garden Trends You're Going to See in 2019
You'll definitely be seeing more of these gardening ideas on Pinterest this year. Check out our predictions for the top garden trends of 2019.
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How to Make a Living Wall for a Breathtaking Vertical Garden
Putting plants on the walls can bring your home to life—literally. Liven up your space, indoors or outdoors, by adding a living wall made with easy-to-care-for and attractive succulents. 
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How to Make a Soil Sifter Box for Healthy Compost
With only a few materials from the hardware store, you can build a sifter for soil and compost. Fight rocks and clay in your soil with this DIY project.
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How to Build a Compost Bin
Take a Saturday to make this compost bin using lumber and materials available at your local hardware store.
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These Winter Container Gardens Are So Seasonally Festive
Believe it or not, your garden can be full of green in any season—even if the ground is frozen solid! Look to evergreen branches and bright berries to give your winter container gardens a splash of holiday color.
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10 Super Adorable Terrarium Containers to Buy Now
Elevate your indoor gardening game with one of these stunning terrariums. Your favorite succulents, air plants, and cacti will thank you for their new home.
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Grow Perfect Tomatoes with This PVC Trellis
Protect your homegrown produce and learn how to make an arbor made with PVC pipes. This easy project is much less expensive than store-bought options!
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This is What Your Plants Do When You're Not Home
Plants move and breathe, too! This sped-up video shows two houseplants moving and dancing throughout a 24-hour period.
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5 New Ways to Display Houseplants
Display your favorite houseplants with a more personalized touch. These five plant display ideas are simple to make and put plastic nursery pots to shame.
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12 Beautiful Types of Tulips to Plant in Your Garden
There are so many tulip varieties, it's hard to know which ones to pick for your garden. Tulips come in many sizes, shapes, and colors within each category of the species. Here are some of our favorite types of tulips to help you branch out.
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