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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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