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Landscape Border Ideas That Beginners Will Love (And Can Actually Maintain!)
Landscaping & Outdoor Ideas Kelly Keating 3/8/25 Landscaping & Outdoor Ideas 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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13 No-Fail Plant Pairings for Effortless Beauty in Your Garden
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 3/2/25 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 3/2/25

13 No-Fail Plant Pairings for Effortless Beauty in Your Garden

Create a stunning, low-maintenance garden with these beautiful plant combinations! Discover perfect pairings that look amazing together and thrive in the same growing conditions. Get inspired with easy-to-follow garden design ideas.

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The Easiest Perennials for Beginner Gardeners
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 2/7/25 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 2/7/25

The Easiest Perennials for Beginner Gardeners

The easiest perennials for beginner gardeners—hardy, low-maintenance blooms that return year after year. No green thumb required!

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Flower Bed Layout Basics: Creating a Beautiful and Functional Garden
Landscaping & Outdoor Ideas Kelly Keating 2/6/25 Landscaping & Outdoor Ideas Kelly Keating 2/6/25

Flower Bed Layout Basics: Creating a Beautiful and Functional Garden

Learn the basics of flower bed layout with this beginner-friendly guide! Discover how to choose the right location, layer plants, pick colors, and design a thriving, beautiful garden with ease.

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Full Sun Flower Bed Ideas for Beginners
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 2/5/25 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 2/5/25

Full Sun Flower Bed Ideas for Beginners

Simple, beginner-friendly flower bed ideas for full sun—from cottage gardens to drought-tolerant designs—and create a thriving, low-maintenance yard!

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The Foolproof Way to Prune Limelight Hydrangeas for Gorgeous Flowers
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 1/30/25 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 1/30/25

The Foolproof Way to Prune Limelight Hydrangeas for Gorgeous Flowers

Learn how to prune Limelight hydrangeas with this easy, step-by-step guide. From timing to cutting techniques, we’ll show you how to keep your plant healthy and blooming beautifully—all without the stress! Perfect for beginners

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The No-Stress Hydrangea: Growing Limelight Hydrangeas with Ease
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 1/29/25 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 1/29/25

The No-Stress Hydrangea: Growing Limelight Hydrangeas with Ease

Discover how to grow and care for Limelight hydrangeas with this straightforward guide. Learn about their hardiness, stunning seasonal color changes, and easy-to-manage blooms, perfect for beginner gardeners looking for a low-maintenance yet show-stopping plant.

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Spring Flowers That Practically Grow Themselves
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 1/26/25 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 1/26/25

Spring Flowers That Practically Grow Themselves

Brighten your garden with vibrant and fragrant spring flowers like daffodils, tulips, and crocuses. These easy-to-grow blooms are perfect for beginners, bringing color and life to your outdoor space with minimal effort.

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Named the Best Picks for Full Sun Perennials: A Gardener’s Must-Have List
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 1/26/25 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 1/26/25

Named the Best Picks for Full Sun Perennials: A Gardener’s Must-Have List

Create a vibrant, low-maintenance garden with these full-sun perennials. Perfect for beginners, this guide shares easy care tips and stunning blooms to brighten any sunny space.



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Fall Gardening Checklist for Beginners
Gardening Fundamentals Kelly Keating 9/14/24 Gardening Fundamentals Kelly Keating 9/14/24

Fall Gardening Checklist for Beginners

Get your fall garden ready with this beginner-friendly checklist! Discover essential tasks like planting spring bulbs, mulching, composting, and more—complete with a simple timeline to follow.

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The Ultimate Guide to Pruning Tools: What You Need to Get Started
Garden Tools & Reviews Kelly Keating 9/11/24 Garden Tools & Reviews Kelly Keating 9/11/24

The Ultimate Guide to Pruning Tools: What You Need to Get Started

The essential pruning tools every beginner gardener needs! From hand pruners to pole pruners, learn which tools to use for each task and feel confident tackling your garden's fall maintenance with this easy-to-follow guide.

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Early Picks: Vegetables That Taste Better When Harvested Sooner
Vegetable Gardening Kelly Keating 5/6/24 Vegetable Gardening Kelly Keating 5/6/24

Early Picks: Vegetables That Taste Better When Harvested Sooner

Learn which vegetables benefit from being harvested sooner and how this simple change can improve your garden's yield and flavor.

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Deadheading to Topping: Understanding Different Pruning Methods
Gardening Fundamentals Kelly Keating 5/6/24 Gardening Fundamentals Kelly Keating 5/6/24

Deadheading to Topping: Understanding Different Pruning Methods

Transform your garden with these essential pruning methods for beginners. Learn how deadheading, heading back and other techniques can promote plant health and enhance the appearance of your plants. Beginner gardening made easy!

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The Best Time-Saving Gardening Tips for Busy Homeowners
Gardening Fundamentals Kelly Keating 5/1/24 Gardening Fundamentals Kelly Keating 5/1/24

The Best Time-Saving Gardening Tips for Busy Homeowners

The top time-saving gardening tips for busy homeowners! Learn how to maintain a lush garden with minimal effort using low-maintenance plants, efficient watering systems, and more. Maximize beauty, minimize work!

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Bolting Basics: What It Is and How to Keep Your Garden in Check
Gardening Fundamentals Kelly Keating 4/24/24 Gardening Fundamentals Kelly Keating 4/24/24

Bolting Basics: What It Is and How to Keep Your Garden in Check

Explore the phenomenon of bolting in your garden—when plants switch from leaf production to flowering and seeding too soon. Our guide offers easy, actionable strategies to manage and mitigate this rapid growth, helping you maintain lush, edible greens longer.

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Low-Effort, High-Impact: 15 Stunning Plants for the Busy Gardener
Landscaping & Outdoor Ideas Kelly Keating 3/1/24 Landscaping & Outdoor Ideas Kelly Keating 3/1/24

Low-Effort, High-Impact: 15 Stunning Plants for the Busy Gardener

Discover stunning, low-effort plants perfect for the busy gardener. From drought-tolerant succulents to vibrant daylilies, these easy-care options provide high-impact beauty with minimal maintenance. Enhance your garden's appeal without the hassle.

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10 No-Fail Vegetables for Beginners & One to Avoid
Vegetable Gardening Kelly Keating 2/14/24 Vegetable Gardening Kelly Keating 2/14/24

10 No-Fail Vegetables for Beginners & One to Avoid

Discover the easiest vegetables for beginners to grow in your garden, ensuring a successful and bountiful harvest. This guide highlights 10 beginner-friendly vegetables that thrive with minimal care, plus one commonly struggled with plant to avoid. Perfect for first-time gardeners looking to cultivate their green thumb.

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Starting Seeds Indoors: A Beginner's Guide to Success
Seed Starting Kelly Keating 1/30/24 Seed Starting Kelly Keating 1/30/24

Starting Seeds Indoors: A Beginner's Guide to Success

Learn the proven techniques to successfully start seeds indoors and boost your garden's productivity. Our comprehensive guide is tailor-made for gardening beginners, offering clear and concise instructions that are easy to follow.

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