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Ideas, Plants Amy Martin 1/12/26 Ideas, Plants Amy Martin 1/12/26

25 Best Shade Plants for Beautiful Shade Gardens

Think your shady yard is a lost cause? These 25 shade plants prove you can turn those dark, ugly spots into the most beautiful part of your garden.

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Ideas, Plants Amy Martin 12/11/25 Ideas, Plants Amy Martin 12/11/25

25 Best Perennials for Full Sun Gardens

Discover the 25 best plants for full sun that will transform your garden with nonstop color from spring through fall. Complete with expert design tips, real photos, and sound growing advice from a professional landscape designer.

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Ideas Amy Martin 8/31/25 Ideas Amy Martin 8/31/25

10 Best Pollinator Plants for Bees

Discover 10 of the best pollinator plants for bees, including flowers and shrubs that attract honeybees, bumblebees, and native bees to your garden.

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Plants Amy Martin 5/6/25 Plants Amy Martin 5/6/25

Catmint vs Russian Sage: A Complete Comparison for Gardeners

Wondering whether to plant catmint or Russian sage? Discover how these two perennials compare in looks, care, and landscaping performance.

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Ideas Amy Martin 3/17/25 Ideas Amy Martin 3/17/25

10 Front of the House Shade Landscaping Shrubs

Struggling with sparse, sad-looking plants in your shady front yard? I'm sharing my top 10 shade-loving shrubs with real photos (not AI images!) so you can see exactly how these plants actually look and grow.

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Ideas Amy Martin 3/11/25 Ideas Amy Martin 3/11/25

10 Tidy Bushes for the Front of the House

Front of House Landscaping Bushes

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Ideas Amy Martin 10/9/24 Ideas Amy Martin 10/9/24

Which Lavender Plant is Best for My Garden?

10 Top Lavender Plants for Landscaping

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Plants Amy Martin 7/17/24 Plants Amy Martin 7/17/24

Soak Up Water with These 11 Wet Soil Loving Shrubs

Soggy yard? These 11 wet soil shrubs actually absorb water and thrive in damp conditions, including evergreen options. A landscape designer's picks for rain gardens, downspouts, and low spots.

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Ideas Amy Martin 7/11/24 Ideas Amy Martin 7/11/24

10 Tall Narrow Plants for Privacy and Screening

Tall, narrow plants can be hard to find. Here are 10 great suggestions for your garden, backyard and landscape.

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Ideas Amy Martin 5/8/24 Ideas Amy Martin 5/8/24

Which Hydrangea Should I Plant? 15 Best Hydrangeas for Every Garden

Not sure which hydrangea to plant? Discover the 15 best hydrangeas for your garden, from cold-hardy to shade-loving, with real photos and expert tips.

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