Should You Cut Back Black-Eyed Susans After Bloom?
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Should You Cut Back Black-Eyed Susans After Bloom?

Some people ponder the meaning of life. Others lose sleep over whether they’ve watered the basil enough. And then there are us, the truly dedicated, who stare at a fading black-eyed Susan and wonder if a simple trim is a sign of betrayal. To be perfectly honest, it’s not exactly a life-or-death situation, but that…

12 Small Evergreen Shrubs For Year-Round Color
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12 Small Evergreen Shrubs For Year-Round Color

Are you done with sowing those boring old plants and flowers in your garden? Yeah…me too. Maybe it’s time to start experimenting with something new…something like…shrubs!  In today’s article, we’ll dive deep into the world of evergreen shrubs and go over a whole list of varieties that are perfect for adding year-round color to the garden….

11 Perennials To Prune In October For A Stronger Spring Garden
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11 Perennials To Prune In October For A Stronger Spring Garden

With every emerging month in the garden comes certain tasks and responsibilities you must take care of.  October is one such month when pruning proves to be important and beneficial to promote strong growth next spring.  In today’s article, we’ll take a look at all the perennials you should be pruning in October to achieve…

Which Perennials to Cut Back Before Winter (and Which to Leave Standing)
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Which Perennials to Cut Back Before Winter (and Which to Leave Standing)

If you’re anything like me, the last thing you want to do is spend a chilly afternoon cleaning up your garden. And yet, what you must, you must, because the alternative is a garden that looks like a fraternity house after a party; half-dead, a little smelly, and full of questionable messes. Or perhaps, there…

What To Plant In October For A Fall & Early Spring Harvest (By Zone)
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What To Plant In October For A Fall & Early Spring Harvest (By Zone)

Are you out of planting ideas for October, but still want a fulfilling fall/spring harvest? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered!  In this article, not only are we going to discuss planting ideas for the upcoming month of October, but also break down our options according to USDA zones. This will make strategic selection and…

10 Self-Seeding Vegetables & Herbs That Return Every Year
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10 Self-Seeding Vegetables & Herbs That Return Every Year

Stop planting annuals, and start planting perennials! Wait. Stop planting annuals, and start planting annuals that act like perennials! You’ll love vegetables and herbs that take matters into their own hands. A self-seeding garden is the ultimate gardening trick for anyone who loves fresh produce but secretly (or openly) hates dirt under their nails. What…