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realsimple.com | Morgan Noll
Credit: Galina Sandalova/Getty Images Compared to traditional garden plots, rock gardens don't get nearly as much celebration—but they should. They're low-maintenance, they add an abundance of textural interest to landscaping, they suppress weeds, and they promote biodiversity, offering habitat for different pollinators and wildlife. So, if you don't already have a rock garden in your landscape, this is your sign to start one.
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1 week ago | 
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Compared to traditional garden plots, rock gardens don't get nearly as much celebration—but they should. They're low-maintenance, they add an abundance of textural interest to landscaping, they suppress weeds, and they promote biodiversity, offering habitat for different pollinators and wildlife. So, if you don't already have a rock garden in your landscape, this is your sign to start one. Here are five plants that thrive in rock gardens and will add so much color and intrigue to your yard.
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1 week ago | 
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Credit: Jacky Parker Photography/Getty Images We're not sure what we like more: flowers growing outside in the garden or a garden-fresh bouquet acting as a centerpiece for our kitchen counters and coffee tables. Luckily, if you grow cut-and-come-again flowers, you don't have to choose. Cut-and-come-again flowers are pretty much exactly what they sound like: flower varieties that will continue to bloom again after you've cut them.
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1 week ago | 
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Credit: RiverNorthPhotography/Getty Images Pink is for everyone, and nowhere is that more true than in the garden. Even if you aren’t a big fan of the color in your day-to-day life, seeing pink flowers pop up in your garden is sure to change your mind. Pink flowers also pair beautifully with a range of other bright-colored flowers, like yellow daffodils and purple crocuses, making for a colorful, Monet-like garden display.
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2 weeks ago | 
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Sometimes you try something new and immediately know it’s going to become a constant part of your life for a long time. That could be anything from switching from butter to mayo on your grilled cheese or using the timer method to stay on task when cleaning (both things that have changed the game for me). The latest of these revelations in my life came when I joined my community garden.
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2 weeks ago | 
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Credit: Nancybelle Gonzaga Villarroya/Getty Images Bright, colorful flowers are one of the best things that summer has to offer. So, if you don't have any flowers planted in your garden or yard, you might feel like you're missing out a bit on these seasonal treats. But, don't worry, it's not too late to plant summer flowers and still watch them bloom before the seasons change. Below, we've rounded up fast-growing flowers that you can still plant and enjoy during the summer months.
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3 weeks ago | 
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Credit: Annie Japaud/Getty Images Not everyone has the luxury of a sprawling garden plot for planting an abundance of edible and ornamental plants. That's where container gardens come in. While you may think your options would be more limited when growing in containers, you'd be surprised at how much you can get out of a simple planter and some soil. With the right care, you can successfully grow fruits, veggies, herbs, and more in containers.
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3 weeks ago | 
realsimple.com | Morgan Noll
Credit: Marina Gorevaya/Getty Images Most people don't buy houseplants expecting them to die off in just a couple of years. However, some houseplants are just naturally short-lived, even if you take perfect care of them. There's nothing wrong with houseplants that have short lifespans—they can even be the ideal option for short-term living situations—but it's natural to want a little more out of your houseplant investment.
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3 weeks ago | 
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Credit: IRINA NAZAROVA/Getty Images You've probably heard by now that a hot, dry summer is on the horizon for most of the country. That means you'll want to make sure that both your home and garden are prepared to handle the heat. For your home, that means getting your AC in good working condition and weatherstripping your doors and windows. For your garden, that means finding ways to conserve water and utilizing plants that are drought-tolerant.
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3 weeks ago | 
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Credit: Lisa Romerein/Getty Images The unfortunate reality about cleaning is that it's never really finished. No matter how thoroughly you deep clean something, everything is bound to get dirty and need to be cleaned again. However, there are some things that seem to get dirty again the moment you turn your back and walk away, making it seem like they can never truly get clean. Shower curtains and liners are a common pain point in this department.
