landscape
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It’s Not Too Late to Plant a Garden That Will Thrive in the Heat
All of planting is dictated by the time until the first frost. Cold weather kills growth and causes plants go dormant; seedlings planted too close to the first frost won’t grow. (This is why indoor gardens are so appealing.) Similar rules apply to the hottest parts of the year — while I personally love basking…
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How to Spruce Up Your Outdoor Living Space in the Cheapest Possible Way
Creating a backyard retreat has been essential for many people during the pandemic. Being able to escape outside or even invite a few friends over to more safely socialise has felt more important than ever before — but if your backyard still feels less than hospitable for you or your guests, a few small, inexpensive…
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For a Healthier Garden, Grow Native Plants
When choosing a houseplant, climate doesn’t factor in — a tropical variety will do just as well in the chilly climes of the northeast as a desert shrub in the rainy Pacific Northwest. For your outdoor garden, on the other hand, you might want to be a bit more choosy about what you’re putting into…
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The Difference Between Hardscape and Softscape, And How to Use Both in Your Garden
While we may think of landscaping in terms of plants, trees, flowers, and shrubs, that’s only part of the story. Even if your garden was designed to look like a meadow of wildflowers, chances are you have some non-living component, like rocks or a fence. That’s the “hardscape,” and the plants are the “softscape.” Here’s…