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homesandgardens.com | Thomas Rutter
Discover how to grow cardinal creeper with our expert guide, including tips on sowing and pruning this vigorous vine, to fill walls and fences with red blooms
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6 days ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Thomas Rutter
While surprisingly low-maintenance, if you have ever grown Japanese maples before, you might have found that in spring, as the new leaves unfurl, they can quickly appear glossy or sticky. This is usually honeydew, the sugary substance left behind by aphids or scale insects, and the good news is that most mature trees can handle a small infestation without much trouble.
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6 days ago | 
flipboard.com | Thomas Rutter
Billionaire Charlie Munger Said If You Want To Add Value To A Home, Invest In Lush Landscaping —'Spend Money On Trees And You Get It Back Triple'Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. If you're a homeowner looking to boost property …
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1 week ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Thomas Rutter
For many of us, sunflowers are a rite of passage into gardening. I expect you might recall growing lofty sunflowers at school or with a family member, hopefully with some success, at least in memory. By summer, sunflowers can reach remarkable heights of 10, 12, or even 20 feet tall. Impressive, certainly, but not exactly suited to small yards. Fortunately for us, many compact dwarf sunflowers provide bold color and cheerful blooms, but are much smaller in terms of height.
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flipboard.com | Thomas Rutter
1 day agoIt's so easy to grow this fresh, aromatic herb. Growing your own culinary herbs, such as mint, rosemary, or thyme, is an excellent way to enhance your home-cooked meals while also honing your gardening skills. However, not all herbs are equally easy to care for—basil, for instance, is known to be …
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1 week ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Thomas Rutter
While lilacs are relatively easy to grow, you might be wondering whether or not these fragrant shrubs need deadheading after the flowers begin to fade and fall during spring. In my experience, while deadheading won’t encourage a profusion of summer blooms (they flower on old wood from the year previous), it can help keep your plants looking neat and tidy. It also prevents the plant from expending energy on seed production, allowing it to focus on healthy growth for the growing season ahead.
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1 week ago | 
flipboard.com | Thomas Rutter
11 hours agoHomeGoods Is Selling This “Amazing” Le Creuset Stoneware Storage Gem for Only $13 (Yes, Really!)You’ve probably seen those hilarious social media videos of people shopping for random-yet-specific items at HomeGoods — and finding them, of course! …12 hours agoThis Affordable Moisturizer May Be The Highest-Rated Product We've Ever Seen"It's one of my favorite moisturizers in the entire world," one dermatologist told us of this moisturizing cream for the body and face.
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1 week ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Thomas Rutter
Pollinators should always be a key consideration of any planting scheme, and for many gardeners across North America, hummingbirds are their favorite garden visitor. These remarkable (and hungry) miniature birds need a large amount of nectar during spring and summer, and can visit anywhere between 1,000 and 2,000 flowers per day. Quite a feat, by any standard. Fortunately for us, there are hundreds of climbing plants that can provide a valuable food source for wildlife.
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1 week ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Thomas Rutter
If you are anything like me, you will always opt to fill borders and pots with as many plants as possible. Whether your preference is for fragrance, flowers, or impressive foliage, there’s a plant to suit every yard and taste. However, some species might look good from afar but, up close, can pose a risk, producing spines and thorns that can cause damage. As a professional gardener, I have a love-hate relationship with many plants with thorns and spines.
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1 week ago | 
homesandgardens.com | Thomas Rutter
While April can remain cold in the evening in many areas, May typically signals the true arrival of spring, with longer days and warmer weather drawing hummingbirds northward. Typically seen flitting from flower to flower, returning hummingbirds will be a welcome sign for gardeners or birdwatchers this month.
