Special Gardens
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Trees For Small Spaces: Choosing The Best Trees For Urban Gardens
Trees can be a fantastic garden element. They're eye-catching and they create a real sense of texture and level. But if you have a very small space to work with, especially an urban garden, your choice of trees is somewhat limited. Get help with that here.
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What Is A Forest Garden – Learn About Edible Forest Garden Plants
A forest garden isn't exactly a forest, and it isn't quite an orchard or a vegetable garden. Rather, a forest garden is a planting method that takes advantage of beneficial relationships between plants. Learn about planting an edible forest garden here.
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Using Cold Frames In The Garden: Learn How To Use A Cold Frame
Greenhouses are fantastic but can be quite pricey. The solution: a cold frame (often called the "poor man's greenhouse"). Gardening with cold frames is nothing new; they've been around for generations. They have a number of uses and you can learn more here.
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Grow Heirloom Seeds From Monticello And Mount Vernon
For Presidents' Day, plant some heirloom seeds from the gardens of historic Monticello and Mt. Vernon.
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Tropical Shade Gardening Ideas – How To Create A Tropical Shade Garden
If your dream is to create a lush, jungle-like garden filled with exotic, shade-loving tropical plants, don't give up on the idea. Even if your shady garden is many miles away from the tropics, you can still create the feeling of a tropical garden. Learn more here.
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Perennials For Hell Strips: Choosing Perennial Plants For Hell Strip Planting
A hell strip is that forlorn strip between the sidewalk and the street. With a little advance planning and a careful choice of hell strip perennial plants, you can turn the hell strip into an urban oasis. Click here for examples of suitable perennials for hell strips.
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A Garden In The Night: Ideas For A Moon Garden
Moon gardening at night is a great way to enjoy white or light-colored, night-blooming plants, in addition to the intoxicating aromas. Read this article to get ideas for a moon garden.
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Storybook Garden Tips For Kids: How To Create An Alice In Wonderland Garden
Whether you're a big kid or have children of your own, creating an Alice in Wonderland garden is a fun, whimsical way to landscape the garden. If unsure about how to create an Alice in Wonderland garden begin by clicking this article for help.
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Creating Ghostly Gardens: Ghost-Like Plants For A Spooky Garden
Creating ghostly gardens doesn't have to be just a Halloween gag, but can be incorporated as a permanent part of the landscape, reminding us of our place in the cycle of life while also adding a fun, exciting note of the macabre. Click here to learn more.
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Importance of Botanical Gardens In Plant Conservation
Botanical gardens play a huge role in conservation and research as well as providing an amazing experience.
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Eco-Friendly Insect Spray: Using Natural Pest Control Sprays In The Garden
Eco-friendly practices can sometimes leave ourselves, our loved ones, or our gardens vulnerable to harmful pests. Click this article to learn about using and making effective environmentally friendly bug sprays for people and plants.
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Dinosaur Garden Theme: Creating A Prehistoric Garden For Kids
If you're looking for an unusual garden theme, and one especially fun for children, plant a primitive plant garden with a dinosaur theme. Read this article to learn more. Click here for additional info.
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Winter Windowsill Garden - Foods To Grow On A Windowsill In Winter
You don't have to give up on the joys of gardening as soon as it turns cold outside. A winter windowsill garden will bring a smile to your face during those long, cold days. Learn more here.
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Ideas For Broken Pot Planters – Tips On Making Cracked Pot Gardens
Don't throw out that broken pot. It might make an unusual and beautiful planter for a cracked pot garden.
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Planting Shoe Organizer Gardens: Tips On Vertical Gardening In A Shoe Organizer
Are you a crafter who loves everything DIY? Or perhaps you're a frustrated gardener living in an apartment with little outdoor space? This idea is perfect for either of you: gardening with vertical planters. Click here to learn more.
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What Is Dogscaping: Tips On Designing A Landscape For Dogs
If you are an avid gardener and you have a dog, then you know what it is like trying to develop and maintain a backyard. We love our dogs, but the negative impact they have on the garden can be so discouraging. Learn more about dogscaping here.
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How Do I Start A Garden Club: Tips On Starting A Garden Club
You love to putter about in your garden but it's even more fun when you're part of a group of passionate gardeners who unite to trade information, swap stories, and give each other a hand. Why not think about starting a garden club? Get started here.
