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Perennial flowers are a fantastic addition to any garden! They come back year after year, providing consistent beauty and structure to your garden beds. One of the best things about perennials is that many of them have long bloom periods, offering vibrant colors from spring through fall. These long-blooming perennials can create a continuously beautiful garden without the need for replanting each season.

17 Perennial Flowers That Bloom From Spring To Fall

The poufs of colored flowers that emerge from hydrangea bushes are a sure sign that summer is here. These popular plants are superb, long-lasting garden ornaments. When their flowering season comes to an end, you might be wondering how to deadhead hydrangeas, and more importantly when. For pointers on deadheading...

How to Deadhead Hydrangeas for Bigger Blooms, According to a Horticulturist

Learn about pruning basil to make it bushy, and then use this quick pesto recipe to make make delicious basil pesto with your harvest. Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a taste of summertime. Do you have some in your garden? Do you have a nice bushy plant? For years, I had tall, spindly plants until my brother Ron taught me how to pinch the basil leaves back to bush out the plant. Until then, I had top-heavy basil plants that bushed out at the top when I finally started picking it. When you pinch the basil tops early on, the plant will bush out with new stems for a plant full of basil tops.

Sweet, Sweet Basil: Pruning Basil to Make it Bushy

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10 Smells Squirrels, Chipmunks, and Other Garden Critters Hate

Groundhogs, also known as woodchucks and whistle pigs, may look cute and cuddly, but they are among the most destructive garden pests. Not only do groundhogs wreak havoc in vegetable beds, mowing down entire rows of peas, beans, and carrots, but they also dig unsightly burrows and tunnels in grass lawns and clamber up fruit trees in search of a sweet score. If you suspect groundhogs are making a buffet of your vegetable beds and fruit trees, this guide will show you how to safely get rid of the critters and keep them from coming back.

How to Get Rid of Groundhogs in Lawns and Gardens

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Discover flowers to sow this month that can provide up to a year’s worth of color

7 flowers to plant in July – perennials, annuals and biennials to provide year-round blooms

If you’re like me, always on the lookout for beautiful plants that attract butterflies and add a splash of color to your garden, you’ve probably considered planting the butterfly bush (Buddleja). This plant is renowned for its vibrant flowers and ability to draw in those lovely winged creatures. However, despite its allure, the butterfly bush can cause more harm than good. Before you head to your local nursery, it’s important to understand why you should steer clear of this seemingly perfect plant.

Beware: This Is Why You Should NEVER Plant Butterfly Bush

Have a shaded area in your garden and want to add more color, dimension, and texture? Grow perennials that thrive in the shade. Many perennials need an abundance of sunlight but there are plenty of plants that prefer partial or full shade. Shade perennials add vibrancy to your yard and many attract pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds, too.

The 12 Best Perennials To Grow In Shade, According To Gardening Experts

When you think of roses, you may think of long rows of large, bloom-heavy shrubs at a local botanical garden along a grassy walkway. But one doesn't need a parklike space for a rose garden—these beloved blooms can be grown in pots (albeit fairly large pots) and grown just about anywhere you have sun. With proper watering and drainage, you can grow many different varieties in a container of your choice. To help you grow the best potted roses, we spoke to the pros for their advice.

How to Grow the Best Potted Roses, According to Experts

"There are plenty of other creepers and climbers that won't destroy everything you love." If you ever have a landscaping question and can't find the answer, reach out to your community. It may save your garden. This Redditor made the right decision when they posed a question in the subreddit...

Gardener receives adamant warnings against allowing plant to spread in garden bed: 'It'll overtake and kill your other plants'

Daylilies, Hemerocallis spp. are perennials for Zones 3 to 9 that bloom with star-like flowers in a variety of colors, including yellow, purple, pink, and orange. Bloom time varies by type, with many opening in early to midsummer and some continuing until frost. We link to vendors to help you...

Should You Deadhead Daylilies?

Denver, CO

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The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

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There's been a whole lotta shakin' goin' on in Northwest Georgia over the past 30 days. And, yes, some of it likely has been in the barn. A total of six earthquakes have been recorded in the northernwestern portion of the state over the past 30 days, according to data from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

6 Earthquakes Shake NW Georgia in 30 Days

Los Angeles, CA

A Reddit user in the r/NativePlantGardening community is inspiring web surfers to rethink their lawns. The user, located in Los Angeles, recently shared stunning before-and-after photos of their lawn transformation, writing: "Solarized last year and started the actual work on this in Dec 2023. Plant install was mostly in January. Really happy with how much everything has grown in just a few months!"

Homeowner shares before-and-after photos showcasing drastic landscaping transformation: 'Your yard looks like a place I would love to explore'

Hydrangeas are versatile, resilient plants that thrive in various conditions and are perfect for urban gardens. Proper planting, watering, pruning, and soil pH management are crucial for hydrangea health and vibrant blooms. Different hydrangea types bloom on old or new wood, so pruning must be done accordingly to maximize flowering.

Bloom and Grow: Mastering the Art of Hydrangea Care

August is a transitional month in the garden. As summer begins to wind down, it’s an excellent time to plant flowers that will bloom in the fall or even next spring. Planting in August allows flowers to establish themselves before cooler temperatures set in. Here are some beautiful and...

10 Flowers to Plant in AUGUST so Your Backyard Keeps Blooming

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Maine State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

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Dayton Art Institute opens newly renovated outdoor garden space

The Dayton Art Institute has completed renovations on its outdoor garden space in front of the museum known as the Velsey Garden. Named after the artist...

Dayton Art Institute opens newly renovated outdoor garden space

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