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11 Stunning Dark Cherry Red Flowers to Plant This Year
Gardening, Flowers Kelly Keating 4/28/25 Gardening, Flowers Kelly Keating 4/28/25

11 Stunning Dark Cherry Red Flowers to Plant This Year

Bring drama and beauty to your garden with dark cherry red blooms. Learn the best flowers to plant, how to care for them, and easy garden styling ideas.

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Ultimate Guide to Fire-Resistant Plants for Dry Climates
Gardening, Outdoor Plants Kelly Keating 4/9/25 Gardening, Outdoor Plants Kelly Keating 4/9/25

Ultimate Guide to Fire-Resistant Plants for Dry Climates

A practical guide to 20 fire-resistant plants that add beauty to your landscape while reducing wildfire risk. Includes landscaping tips for dry, fire-prone regions.


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How to Get Rid of Ants Fast—and Keep Them from Coming Back
Gardening Kelly Keating 4/2/25 Gardening Kelly Keating 4/2/25

How to Get Rid of Ants Fast—and Keep Them from Coming Back

Learn how to get rid of ants fast using targeted, low-toxicity methods and simple fixes that stop them from coming back.


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Safer, Smarter Gardening: What to Use Instead of Roundup
Gardening Kelly Keating 3/30/25 Gardening Kelly Keating 3/30/25

Safer, Smarter Gardening: What to Use Instead of Roundup

Think Roundup is the only way to kill weeds? Learn why you should stop using it—and the safer, effective alternatives I use to keep my garden healthy and thriving.


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How to Use Epsom Salt for Plants (And When Not To)
Gardening Kelly Keating 3/30/25 Gardening Kelly Keating 3/30/25

How to Use Epsom Salt for Plants (And When Not To)

Learn how to use Epsom salt in your garden the right way! find out which plants benefit most, how to apply it safely, and when to skip it for healthier, thriving plants.


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30 Gardening Tips Every Beginner Needs to Succeed from the Start
Gardening Kelly Keating 3/25/25 Gardening Kelly Keating 3/25/25

30 Gardening Tips Every Beginner Needs to Succeed from the Start

New to gardening? Discover 30 essential tips every beginner needs to avoid common mistakes and grow a thriving garden from the very start.

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The Best Perennials for Summer Fragrance
Gardening, Flowers Kelly Keating 3/24/25 Gardening, Flowers Kelly Keating 3/24/25

The Best Perennials for Summer Fragrance

Discover 9 fragrant summer perennials that add lasting scent and beauty to your garden. Learn their care needs, bloom time, and unique features.

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25 Genius Front Yard Landscaping Ideas That Look Expensive (But Aren’t)
Gardening Kelly Keating 3/23/25 Gardening Kelly Keating 3/23/25

25 Genius Front Yard Landscaping Ideas That Look Expensive (But Aren’t)

Try these 25 front yard landscaping ideas that add instant curb appeal—without the high cost. Simple upgrades, big visual impact.

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11 Perennials with Fragrant Spring Flowers You'll Love in Your Garden
Gardening, Flowers Kelly Keating 3/21/25 Gardening, Flowers Kelly Keating 3/21/25

11 Perennials with Fragrant Spring Flowers You'll Love in Your Garden

Fill your garden with the sweet scent of spring! Discover 11 fragrant spring perennials that bloom beautifully year after year, adding color and intoxicating aromas to your outdoor space. 

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The Best Drought-Tolerant Annuals for a Stunning, Low-Water Summer Garden
Gardening, Flowers Kelly Keating 3/15/25 Gardening, Flowers Kelly Keating 3/15/25

The Best Drought-Tolerant Annuals for a Stunning, Low-Water Summer Garden

The best drought-tolerant annuals for a vibrant, low-water summer garden! These heat-loving flowers bloom all season with minimal care.




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15 Drought-Tolerant Perennials That Survive Scorching Summers
Gardening, Outdoor Plants, Flowers Kelly Keating 3/15/25 Gardening, Outdoor Plants, Flowers Kelly Keating 3/15/25

15 Drought-Tolerant Perennials That Survive Scorching Summers

The best drought-tolerant perennials that thrive in hot, dry summers with minimal watering!

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Plant This with That: Flower Pairings for a Gorgeous Garden
Flowers, Gardening Kelly Keating 3/14/25 Flowers, Gardening Kelly Keating 3/14/25

Plant This with That: Flower Pairings for a Gorgeous Garden

Want to create a stunning garden without the guesswork? Discover beautiful flower pairings that not only look amazing together but also thrive in the same conditions. Get inspired with these easy, eye-catching combinations.

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Best Foliage Annuals for Shade – 6 Stunning Plants for a Lush, Colorful Garden
Outdoor Plants, Plants Kelly Keating 3/11/25 Outdoor Plants, Plants Kelly Keating 3/11/25

Best Foliage Annuals for Shade – 6 Stunning Plants for a Lush, Colorful Garden

Transform shady spots in your garden with these 6 stunning foliage annuals for shade!




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Best Flowering Annuals for Shade – 7 Stunning Blooms for Dark Gardens
Flowers, Gardening Kelly Keating 3/10/25 Flowers, Gardening Kelly Keating 3/10/25

Best Flowering Annuals for Shade – 7 Stunning Blooms for Dark Gardens

Brighten up shady spots in your garden with these 7 best flowering annuals for shade! 



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Landscape Border Ideas That Beginners Will Love (And Can Actually Maintain!)
Gardening, Outdoor Plants Kelly Keating 3/8/25 Gardening, Outdoor Plants Kelly Keating 3/8/25

Landscape Border Ideas That Beginners Will Love (And Can Actually Maintain!)

Looking for easy and beautiful landscape border ideas? Discover the best plant pairings, care tips, and design tricks to create a stunning garden border—perfect for beginners!

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The Secret Prescription for Better Health? Your Garden
Gardening Kelly Keating 3/5/25 Gardening Kelly Keating 3/5/25

The Secret Prescription for Better Health? Your Garden

 Doctors are prescribing gardening for a reason! Discover how digging in the dirt can boost your physical and mental health, improve strength, reduce stress, and even increase longevity—just like the world's longest-living people. Ready to reap the benefits? Let’s get growing!


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Gardening on a Budget: 12 Clever Ways to Get Free (or Nearly Free) Supplies
Gardening Kelly Keating 3/5/25 Gardening Kelly Keating 3/5/25

Gardening on a Budget: 12 Clever Ways to Get Free (or Nearly Free) Supplies

Want to grow a thriving garden without spending a fortune? Discover 12 creative ways to get free or inexpensive gardening supplies, from plant swaps to DIY compost and repurposed materials. Start gardening on a budget today!

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10 Garden Items You Should Get Rid of ASAP
Gardening Kelly Keating 3/2/25 Gardening Kelly Keating 3/2/25

10 Garden Items You Should Get Rid of ASAP

Is your garden shed overflowing with broken tools, plastic pots, and half-used bags of soil? It's time to declutter! Discover the 10 garden items you should throw away ASAP to create a cleaner, more enjoyable space for you and your plants.

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