#Samantha#
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latestBasal Cuttings: How to Propagate Perennials for Free With 80% Success
Ever noticed how your hostas, Shasta daisies, and lupines send up fresh shoots around the edges each spring? That new growth isn't just expanding the ...
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latestHow to Get Rid of Grass in Flower Beds for Good
If you've ever tried to pull grass out of a flower bed only to see it come back thicker within weeks, you know how frustrating this problem really is....
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latestBoll Weevil Cotton History: Lessons for Today's Gardeners
So, are boll weevils still a threat to your garden today? The short answer is no — not in most parts of the US, thanks to one of the most successful p...
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latest5 Best Nandina Alternatives That Won't Harm Birds
If you're searching for nandina alternatives, here's my honest answer: yes, you should absolutely swap out that heavenly bamboo for something better. ...
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latestHow to Make a Pumpkin Bird Feeder in 5 Easy Steps
Making a pumpkin bird feeder is actually simpler than you think, and I've been doing this for the past three autumns with amazing results. If you're l...
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latestYellow Veins on Leaves? Don't Panic — Here's What to Do
If you have a plant with yellow veins on the leaves, you're probably wondering what's going on and whether you can save it. I've been there myself — s...
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latest7 Essential July Garden Tasks Upper Midwest Gardeners Must Do
July in the Upper Midwest garden — it's the month that separates the casual gardener from the committed one. You wake up at 6 AM to water before the s...
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latestKeto Garden: 5 Mistakes I Learned the Hard Way
Planting a keto-friendly vegetable garden is one of the smartest moves you can make for your low-carb lifestyle — and I’m going to show you exactly wh...
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latestDeciduous shrubs for West North Central states: 7 proven picks
You can absolutely grow deciduous shrubs in the West North Central states — but you have to pick the right ones. I’ve spent years gardening in this re...
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latest3 Left-Handed Garden Tools That Transform Your Gardening
If you're a left-handed gardener, you've probably felt the frustration of using tools that just don't feel right — and you're not alone. I've been the...
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latestBearded Iris Care: 3 Mistakes to Avoid for Big Blooms
If you're wondering whether bearded iris is as easy to grow as people say — the answer is a resounding yes. I've been growing these perennials for yea...
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latestCherry Leaf Roll Symptoms + How to Spot and Stop It Fast
You might think cherry leaf roll only targets cherry trees, but I've seen this virus hit everything from walnuts to rhubarb — it's a hidden threat tha...
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latestUse a Soil Temp Trick for Your April Garden Chores
Your April to-do list for the garden depends on where you live — and I've got the region-by-region breakdown to help you get started. I know how confu...
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latestHow to Create a Chaparral Garden: Low-Maintenance California Style in 5 Steps
Creating a chaparral garden design might feel intimidating at first — I know I thought it was all about throwing in some dry-looking bushes and hoping...
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latestHow to Tell if a Snake Is Venomous: A Southern Guide
You're probably wondering: what are the most common southern snake varieties you might actually encounter in your yard or on a hike? The answer is sur...
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latest5 Best Vines for Southern Gardens: Start with These Native Gems
Growing vines in the South is one of the most rewarding things you can do in your garden, and I'm here to tell you that it's easier than you think. Th...
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latestGarden Snake or Venomous? Spot the Difference in Seconds
You want to know how to identify a garden snake and tell it apart from a venomous species, right? I'll give you the short answer upfront: look for the...
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latestPicking Fragrant Shade Flowers for Spots That Actually Work
Yes, you can absolutely grow shade tolerant fragrant flowers — but you need to pick the right plants for your specific light conditions. I've made the...