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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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Front Yard Landscaping: 3 Design Principles
Ideas, Designs Amy Martin 2/9/26 Ideas, Designs Amy Martin 2/9/26

Front Yard Landscaping: 3 Design Principles

Your front yard landscaping doesn't need rare plants or a huge budget—just these 3 design principles that separate professional results from DIY disasters.

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Butterfly Garden for Kids: Free Design Plan + Complete Plant List (Zones 4-8)
Designs Amy Martin 2/3/26 Designs Amy Martin 2/3/26

Butterfly Garden for Kids: Free Design Plan + Complete Plant List (Zones 4-8)

Free butterfly garden for kids design plan: attract monarchs, support pollinators, and watch caterpillars transform into butterflies right in your own yard.

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25 Best Shade Plants for Beautiful Shade Gardens
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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25 Best Perennials for Full Sun Gardens
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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How to Use Arborvitae in Landscaping: Ideas, Spacing & Top Varieties
Plants Amy Martin 11/19/25 Plants Amy Martin 11/19/25

How to Use Arborvitae in Landscaping: Ideas, Spacing & Top Varieties

Learn how to use arborvitae in your landscape design — from privacy hedges to mixed borders. Includes spacing guidance, variety comparisons, and expert landscaping ideas.

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Trees for Zone 7: Find Your Perfect Match
Ideas Amy Martin 11/5/25 Ideas Amy Martin 11/5/25

Trees for Zone 7: Find Your Perfect Match

These 10 zone 7 trees are landscape designer-approved for easy care, year-round beauty, and serious curb appeal. Find your perfect match!

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10 Easy Houseplants I’ve Grown for Years
Plants Amy Martin 10/29/25 Plants Amy Martin 10/29/25

10 Easy Houseplants I’ve Grown for Years

These 10 easy houseplants have earned their place on my list by thriving in my home for years. From familiar favorites to a few unexpected choices, discover which plant best matches your light, watering habits and space.

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Growing Rosemary Indoors: A Complete Care Guide
Plants Amy Martin 10/8/25 Plants Amy Martin 10/8/25

Growing Rosemary Indoors: A Complete Care Guide

Growing rosemary indoors is challenging but absolutely worth it - here's how to keep your plant thriving with the right light, watering technique, and realistic expectations.

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