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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

Deadheading is simple, effective, and can benefit lots of plants throughout the summer

7 plants to deadhead in July – for an abundant display of blooms to enjoy

Because of hydrangea's beauty, they’re a pretty versatile and common flower to grow in a garden, but they’re also pretty sensitive—and their best qualities go to waste once they wilt. There are plenty of reasons a hydrangea might begin to wilt. One of the primary causes is...

Are Your Hydrangeas Drooping? This Gardening Pro Shares How to Fix It

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Want to know the plants that repel pests outdoors? We've asked gardening and pest control pros for the ones they use to deter bugs, plus pick essentials

Plants that repel pests outdoors — 7 herbs and flowers that gardening and pest control pros love

There are a few reasons why you might not want to remove spent blooms straight away

5 plants you should never deadhead – experts say it's more beneficial to leave these fading flowers alone

Deadheading is one of the simplest and most rewarding gardening practices. By removing spent flowers, you can encourage plants to produce more blooms, prolong the flowering season, and keep your garden looking tidy. It’s such a satisfying task to see new buds forming where old flowers once were! If you’ve ever wondered which flowers benefit the most from deadheading, you’re in the right place.

15 Flowers That You Need To Deadhead For Better Blooms

Hummingbirds are delightful visitors to any garden, known for their iridescent colors and rapid wing beats. These tiny birds are attracted to specific flowers that provide the nectar they need to fuel their high-energy lifestyles. By planting the right flowers, you can create a hummingbird haven in your backyard, ensuring these fascinating creatures return year after year.

What Plants Do Hummingbirds Love the Most?

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Fill your garden with multitasking plants that ward off pesky mosquitos with their aromatic scent, while attracting precious pollinators with beautiful flowers.

7 Plants That Mosquitoes Hate But Butterflies Love – It’s Win, Win

In times of extreme weather, with scorching summers and wet winters, resilient ditch plants can be relied upon

Ditch plants are the invincible perennials that every gardener can grow – for drought-tolerant and flood-resistant planting

The Christmas Cactus, native to the coastal mountains of southeastern Brazil, is a beloved houseplant known for its vibrant, festive blooms that appear just in time for the holiday season. With proper care and attention, you can encourage your Christmas Cactus to produce an abundance of beautiful flowers. July is a crucial month for preparing your Christmas Cactus for a spectacular winter display. As a gardener who adores these plants, I’m excited to share some essential tips to help your Christmas Cactus bloom like crazy this holiday season.

Do These Things In July To Make Your Christmas Cactus Bloom Like Crazy

The pink, blue, and purple hydrangeas are beautiful garden additions, and, experts say, they're surprisingly simple to maintain

Martha Stewart's hydrangeas are 'one of the easiest plants to grow' – but they're even easier to care for

Hydrangeas are heroes of the summer garden, but these common care errors will stunt plants' growth potential and result in poor flowering.

7 Hydrangea Care Mistakes To Avoid If You Want Stunning Blooms

Dealing with deer can be one of the most frustrating challenges for gardeners. These graceful creatures, while lovely to watch from a distance, can wreak havoc on your carefully cultivated garden. Fortunately, there are plenty of beautiful perennials that deer tend to avoid, allowing you to enjoy a stunning garden without constantly worrying about it being devoured. As an enthusiastic gardener, I’m excited to share some fantastic deer-resistant perennials that will bring color and life to your garden while keeping those pesky deer at bay! Not all of them will survive deer, but generally, these are your best bet.

13 Deer Resistant Perennials To Plant In Your Garden

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10 Smells Squirrels, Chipmunks, and Other Garden Critters Hate

If you’ve ever had your garden ravaged by deer and rabbits, you know how frustrating it can be. Fortunately, there are many beautiful perennials that these animals typically avoid, allowing you to enjoy a vibrant garden without constantly battling these hungry visitors. From fragrant herbs to unique flowers, these deer and rabbit-resistant plants can help create a stunning and resilient landscape.

15 Perennials That Deer and Rabbits Avoid

For year-round color and visual interest, evergreens work hard to protect your yard and the wildlife that visits. Grow these four native evergreen shrubs for fab foliage, windbreaks, natural habitats and privacy

Native Evergreen Shrubs: 4 Gorgeous Greens To Beautify Your Landscape

July brings blooming color and bountiful garden harvests. Before the dog days of summer set in, we can infill our gardens with durable perennials. There may be gaps in the display, declining plants that need replacing, or enough room to add a few more to the collection. For July additions,...

21 Beautiful Perennials to Plant in July

Container gardening is a delightful way to bring vibrant colors and lush greenery to small spaces. Whether you have a cozy balcony, a sunny patio, or just a small corner of your garden, growing perennial flowers in pots can add a touch of beauty and charm. As an avid gardener, I’m thrilled to share some of the best perennials that thrive in containers, providing continuous blooms year after year!

These Perennial Flowers Are Perfect For Growing In Pots

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Most properties are growing shrubs, hedges, or flowers that are poisonous or toxic or cause reactions like hives and rashes. Most people are not even aware of the dangers. The plants add beauty and definition to yards but must be handled carefully. Some estimates claim that over 500 plant species...

Poisonous Landscaping Shrubs and Flowers

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12 Best Big-Leaf Plants for Turning Your Home into a Foliage-Filled Paradise

When your rooms lack a certain oomph, houseplants are the best quick fix—they literally bring life into any space and are (for the most part) not...

12 Best Big-Leaf Plants for Turning Your Home into a Foliage-Filled Paradise

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