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7 Non-Invasive Butterfly Bush Varieties for a Guilt-Free Garden
Plants Amy Martin 4/23/26 Plants Amy Martin 4/23/26

7 Non-Invasive Butterfly Bush Varieties for a Guilt-Free Garden

Discover 7 non-invasive butterfly bush varieties that won't spread or take over your garden. Seedless and sterile butterfly bush cultivars with all the beauty and none of the baggage.

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18 Best Flowering Shrubs: A Landscape Designer’s Favorite Picks
Plants Amy Martin 4/16/26 Plants Amy Martin 4/16/26

18 Best Flowering Shrubs: A Landscape Designer’s Favorite Picks

A landscape designer shares 18 of the best flowering shrubs for landscaping, from fragrant spring bloomers to flowering bushes that bloom all summer. Real photos, expert design tips, and top cultivar picks for every garden style and light condition.

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Hydrangea Care Guide: Planting, Pruning & Color Changes
Plants Amy Martin 4/9/26 Plants Amy Martin 4/9/26

Hydrangea Care Guide: Planting, Pruning & Color Changes

Learn how to grow hydrangeas with confidence. This hydrangea care guide covers planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and how to change flower color.

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12 Deer Resistant Plants (And What That Really Means for Your Garden)
Plants Amy Martin 4/1/26 Plants Amy Martin 4/1/26

12 Deer Resistant Plants (And What That Really Means for Your Garden)

Discover 12 deer resistant plants for sun and shade, including perennials, shrubs, trees, and ground covers, with top cultivar picks and design tips from an experienced landscape designer.

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Black Foliage Dahlia: How to Grow Dahlia Black Forest Ruby
Plants Amy Martin 3/25/26 Plants Amy Martin 3/25/26

Black Foliage Dahlia: How to Grow Dahlia Black Forest Ruby

Dahlia Black Forest Ruby stuns with jet-black foliage and ruby-red blooms all season. Learn how to grow this dramatic black foliage dahlia.

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10 Black Flowers That Are Hauntingly Beautiful (And Real)
Plants Amy Martin 3/24/26 Plants Amy Martin 3/24/26

10 Black Flowers That Are Hauntingly Beautiful (And Real)

Discover 10 stunning black flowers that actually exist. Real photos, zone info, and growing tips for beginners. Your dark garden inspiration starts here.

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10 Goth Garden Plants: Dark Foliage Picks for a Moody Garden
Ideas Amy Martin 3/20/26 Ideas Amy Martin 3/20/26

10 Goth Garden Plants: Dark Foliage Picks for a Moody Garden

A landscape designer's guide to goth garden plants. Discover 10 dark foliage shrubs, perennials, and trees, plus design tips and a curated plant list for every zone.

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Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes (And What to Avoid)
Plants Amy Martin 3/19/26 Plants Amy Martin 3/19/26

Best Companion Plants for Tomatoes (And What to Avoid)

Tomatoes are hungry, somewhat high-maintenance plants. But pair them with the right companions and they'll reward you with a healthier, more productive garden. Here's what to plant alongside your tomatoes, and what to keep far away.

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The Ultimate Guide to Gardening Gifts
Ideas Amy Martin 3/11/26 Ideas Amy Martin 3/11/26

The Ultimate Guide to Gardening Gifts

Looking for the perfect gift for a gardener? Discover the best gardening gift ideas including tools, accessories, and unique picks they'll actually use and love.

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Tomato Growing Guide: From Seed to Harvest
Plants Amy Martin 3/9/26 Plants Amy Martin 3/9/26

Tomato Growing Guide: From Seed to Harvest

Learn how to grow tomatoes from seed to harvest with this complete beginner-friendly guide. Covers varieties, planting, watering, blight prevention, and harvesting tips.

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Container Plants for Shade: Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs & More
Ideas Amy Martin 3/5/26 Ideas Amy Martin 3/5/26

Container Plants for Shade: Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs & More

A landscape designer's tips for creating fresh, inspired combinations with container plants for shade.

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Ruby Spice Summersweet: The Ultimate Guide to Growing This Fragrant Shade Shrub
Plants Amy Martin 3/4/26 Plants Amy Martin 3/4/26

Ruby Spice Summersweet: The Ultimate Guide to Growing This Fragrant Shade Shrub

A deer-resistant native shrub that blooms in shade, thrives in soggy soil, and smells absolutely incredible. Ruby Spice summersweet might just be the shrub your garden has been waiting for.

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Japanese Spirea: You Might Not Have to Skip It!
Plants Amy Martin 2/25/26 Plants Amy Martin 2/25/26

Japanese Spirea: You Might Not Have to Skip It!

Discover the beauty of Japanese spirea (Spiraea japonica) and explore some non-invasive spirea varieties for a low-maintenance, eco-friendly landscape.

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Building Insect Hotels: Everything You Need to Know
Ideas Amy Martin 2/17/26 Ideas Amy Martin 2/17/26

Building Insect Hotels: Everything You Need to Know

Thinking about creating a DIY insect hotel? Here’s what you need to know first.

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10 Graceful and Elegant Crepe Myrtle Alternatives
Ideas Amy Martin 2/11/26 Ideas Amy Martin 2/11/26

10 Graceful and Elegant Crepe Myrtle Alternatives

Does your tree have sticky leaves, black bark and crepe myrtle bark scale? It may be time to consider crepe myrtle removal. This article showcases 10 beautiful alternatives to replace a crepe myrtle tree.

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