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How to Plant and Grow a Sassafras Tree

Get essential tips for growing sassafras tree, including how to plant, water, and prune this North American native plant that provides food and shelter for wildlife. ...

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19 Small Trees for Front Yards That Explode with Color

Small trees can still pack a big punch in your landscape. Whether you've got a modest-size yard or are just filling in larger spaces, these varieties will fit in perfectly. ...

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20 Colorful Japanese Maples for Your Yard

These Japanese maples offer elegant forms and colorful foliage. Use this guide to find the best Japanese maple tree for your yard. ...

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How to Plant and Grow Bottlebrush Buckeye

Find essential tips for planting and growing bottlebrush buckeye, a native shrub whose feathery white flowers attract butterflies. ...

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How to Grow Flowering Heathers and Heaths

Easy-to-grow heathers bring year-round color to gardens in almost any climate. Learn how to choose, plant, and care for flowering heathers and heaths. ...

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What Is an Arborist, and When Do You Need One?

Find out what an arborist is and how to select the best arborist for your tree care needs. ...

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15 Clematis Varieties That Have the Prettiest Flowers

Find the perfect clematis varieties that will produce tons of gorgeous flowers in your garden. ...

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7 Steps for Planting Bare Root Trees in Your Yard

This step-by-step guide explains how to plant bare root trees properly, and provides must-know planting tips to ensure success. ...

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Planting a Bradford Pear Tree Might Be a Mistake—Here's Why

You might regret planting a Bradford pear tree because they are considered invasive plants with weak branches and a strong, unpleasant smell. ...

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9 Must-Know Tips for Pruning Hibiscus Plants

Smart pruning spurs hibiscus plants to unfurl hundreds of eye-catching tropical flowers. These tips will take the guesswork out of pruning. ...

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How to Plant and Grow Sago Palm

The sago palm is not a palm tree at all. It is a cycad, an ancient plant that has been around since prehistoric times. ...

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How to Plant and Grow a Redbud Tree

Add colorful texture and three seasons of interest to small garden spaces with the easy-to-grow redbud tree. ...

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Hydrangeas Not Blooming? 7 Reasons Why and How to Fix the Problem

Hydrangeas not blooming can be a frustrating problem for gardeners. These straightforward tips will promote tons of long-lasting flowers. ...

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8 Outstanding Hydrangeas from the Better Homes & Gardens Test Garden

Discover the best types of hydrangeas growing in the Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden. These hydrangeas stood out for special qualities such as early bloom, leaf color, and compact size. ...

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13 Weeping Trees that Will Add Visual Interest to Your Landscape

Weeping trees add interest to a landscape all year long. Instead of growing straight up, their branches gracefully cascade down. ...

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How to Plant and Grow Hops

Hops is a robust, easy-to-grow perennial vine that is an essential ingredient of beer and in the right location is an attractive ornamental. ...

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How to Plant and Grow Cotoneaster

Grow Cotoneaster, a groundcover with small deep-green leaves that makes it an attractive backdrop for many other plants. ...

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5 Simple Ways to Keep Cut Lilacs from Wilting in a Vase

Find out how to keep cut lilacs from wilting too quickly in a vase of water with these cutting and care tips. ...

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What to Plant Instead of Invasive Burning Bush

These alternatives will attract birds to your landscape for shelter and food without harming the environment. ...

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The 10 Best Shade Trees to Block the Sun and Beautify Your Yard

These easy-care shade trees can help lower the temperature, add beauty to your landscape, and many put on stunning fall shows of colorful foliage. ...