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Salvia Companion Plants: 15 Beautiful Pairings for a Thriving Garden
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 6/15/25 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 6/15/25

Salvia Companion Plants: 15 Beautiful Pairings for a Thriving Garden

Stunning companion plants for salvia that thrive in full sun and dry soil. Includes zones, spacing, water needs, and why each plant pairs perfectly with salvia for a vibrant, low-maintenance garden.

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11 Stunning Dark Cherry Red Flowers to Plant This Year
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 4/28/25 Flower Gardening 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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The Best Perennials for Summer Fragrance
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 3/24/25 Flower Gardening 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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11 Perennials with Fragrant Spring Flowers You'll Love in Your Garden
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 3/21/25 Flower Gardening 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
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 3/15/25 Flower Gardening 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
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 3/15/25 Flower Gardening 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
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 3/14/25 Flower 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
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 3/11/25 Flower Gardening 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
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 3/10/25 Flower 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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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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How to Grow a Moon Garden: Flowers That Glow and Smell Amazing at Night
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 2/23/25 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 2/23/25

How to Grow a Moon Garden: Flowers That Glow and Smell Amazing at Night

Ever wished your garden looked just as magical at night as it does during the day? A moon garden is the answer! Check out these night-blooming flowers, glowing foliage, and easy design tips to create your own dreamy backyard escape.

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The Best and Worst Companion Plants for Lavender: What to Grow (and Avoid) in Your Garden
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 2/12/25 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 2/12/25

The Best and Worst Companion Plants for Lavender: What to Grow (and Avoid) in Your Garden

Grow a healthy and beautiful garden by choosing the best plants to pair with lavender. Some plants help lavender grow strong and keep pests away, while others can cause problems. Learn which plants are great companions for lavender and which ones to avoid.


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The Best Companion Plants for Lilacs—And What NOT to Plant With Them
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 2/7/25 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 2/7/25

The Best Companion Plants for Lilacs—And What NOT to Plant With Them

The best companion plants for lilacs to create a stunning, low-maintenance garden. Learn what to plant—and what to avoid—for healthy, vibrant lilacs.

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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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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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The Best Annual Flowers for a Fragrant Garden
Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 1/27/25 Flower Gardening Kelly Keating 1/27/25

The Best Annual Flowers for a Fragrant Garden

Find the perfect sweet-smelling annual flowers to match your style and space. From light and floral to rich and spicy, these fragrant blooms are easy to grow and bring charm to any garden.

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