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Wondering what plants to prune in August? We asked a gardening expert for their top tips plus info on what pieces of greenery to avoid pruning this month

The 7 plants to prune in August — and the 2 pieces of greenery you shouldn't touch

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A GARDENING expert has shared a 65p tip that will kill your driveway weeds overnight. Weeds can be incredibly annoying, especially in the summer months, when warm weather causes them to grow quicker. Although they cause no harm, their appearance in between the cracks of your patio, or amidst your...

I’m a gardening expert – my 65p hack gets rid of pesky weeds on your driveway overnight, just sprinkle and leave

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

Hydrangeas are some of the most beautiful flowering shrubs. Known for their spectacular blooms in a range of colors, they work great in a late summer or early fall garden. However, it turns out that some plants don’t play well with hydrangeas. These plants include other flowers, trees, vegetables, and herbs, many of which prefer other soil types or need different care. Some even emit chemicals that are harmful to hydrangeas and other flowers.

14 Plants You Should Never Grow Next to Hydrangeas

If you planted fruit trees dreaming of harvesting juicy pears, pie-ready apples, and sweet summer peaches fresh from your own backyard, then trees that grow and bloom without producing bountiful fruit are a maddening puzzle. However, most of the reasons fruit trees don't produce fruit are easy to anticipate—and simple...

Why Your Fruit Trees Aren't Bearing Fruit—and How to Fix It

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You worked hard to grow these plants, you should get to enjoy them!

Gardner's Trick Promises to Keep Critters From Getting to Your Plants Before You Do

Homes & Gardens

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

Whether you are renovating a weedy lawn or overseeding existing turf, timing is critical to establishing a healthy, robust lawn. Proper timing ensures good seed germination and allows grass seedlings time to establish a healthy root system before the environmental stresses of summer or winter arrive. In turn, a healthy grass stand is better able to compete against weeds and requires less maintenance. We visited with a lawn expert to learn more about the ideal time to reseed lawns, factors to consider, and techniques for achieving a lush and healthy lawn.

The Ideal Time To Reseed Your Lawn, According To An Expert

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?

There are plenty of etiquette lessons that Southern parents drill into their children from the start: Always say hello; send the thank-you note; and never, ever show up somewhere empty-handed, whether it’s a cocktail party or a casual tailgate. Given that a potluck’s success is dependent largely on its attendees contributing a dish or two, it’s an occasion that all but demands folks to abide by that age-old commandment. Or does it? We posed the question to our Southern Living Facebook audience: Is it ever okay to show up to a potluck empty-handed? Here’s a small sampling of their responses, and some of them may surprise you.

We Asked Our Readers: Is It Ever Okay To Show Up To A Potluck Empty-Handed?

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If your hydrangeas haven't flowered, there may be a few reasons for it. Here's what gardening experts think may be causing your plant's growth to hit a roadblock

5 Reasons Why Your Hydrangeas Haven't Bloomed — And What You Can Do About It

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It’s the end of an era in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Mama Dip’s, the Rosemary Street restaurant that became an icon of Southern food, is closing after 48 legendary years of business. “For the past 48 years it’s been our honor to serve the Chapel Hill community,” a...

Legendary Chapel Hill Restaurant, Mama Dip’s, Is Closing Its Doors After Nearly 50 Years

A question about why an African violet is changing colors. Plus, Grumpy shares a tip on buying garden tools. "My African violet had the most beautiful white blooms with purple edges. Now they've changed to solid purple. I rooted some leaves from my original. I'm wondering if my little flowers are going to be true to their mother plant, or purple." - Anna.

Why Do My African Violets Change Colors?

Apples are a delicious fruit that grows in abundance from late summer through fall. And while picking your own apples from the orchard is a fun seasonal activity, have you ever considered making your own tiny orchard in your backyard? After finishing an apple, harvest the seeds and plant them in small containers. Soon, the seeds will germinate, and you'll be well on your way to growing an apple tree.

How to Plant Apple Seeds So They Grow Into Fruit-Bearing Trees

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

Think Dollywood can’t get any more Southern? The Smokies resort said hold my rhinestones with its latest brand collab celebrating the true flavor of summer: mayonnaise. No Southern spread is complete without mayo, from Alabama BBQ sauce to a classic chocolate sheet cake. And how would we ever have a salad? Cucumber. Chicken. Egg. Mayo makes everything taste better and it makes summer dishes sing. Perhaps that’s why Duke’s Mayonnaise has become the official mayo of Dollywood. You read that right. Dolly and Duke’s all in one theme park. Dollywood will now use Duke’s exclusively at all culinary outlets across Dollywood Parks & Resorts.

Dollywood Now Has The World's Largest Jar Of Duke's Mayo

Cute but a gardening hazard, these furry rodents can ruin your favorite plants in no time. So, here’s How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants!. Squirrels and chipmunks won’t just irritate you by knocking over plants and pots; these adorable mini monsters cause immense damage by digging up bulbs and burying nuts and seeds in pots. But we have just the right tricks to help you keep squirrels out of potted plants without harming them!

How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants

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Upgrading your plants' living spaces can help them thrive.

5 Vital Signs It’s Time to Repot Your Plants

A regular regime of pruning prevents legginess and promotes extended blooming - see when and how to cut back petunias

‘Little and often’ is the best way to cut back petunias for neat plants that bloom all summer long

Gardening Know How

Extend the growing season – and enjoy an abundance of late summer and fall flowers – with this pick of seeds you can sow in July.

5 Flower Seeds You Can Sow In July For Late-Season Color

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How Often Should You Fertilize Your Plants? We Asked Garden Experts

Plants need a certain amount of specific nutrients to grow well. Most of the time, garden and houseplants do fine without any help from you. But...

How Often Should You Fertilize Your Plants? We Asked Garden Experts

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