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Deadheading can be a practical way to remove old flowers and encourage new growth, but it isn’t always necessary. These 9 plants use other methods to survive another year.

9 plants you never need to deadhead —here's why you should leave them alone this summer

Keeping plants healthy and vibrant in the extreme summertime heat can be a daunting task, especially when breezy spring turns to stifling summer in the sunny South. But most who garden or enjoy plants want to ensure that their plants, whether indoor or outdoor, stay hydrated and healthy. No one wants to lose a beloved plant or vegetable, especially if there are simple steps you can take to set the plant up for having a successful growing life. Granted, there are some drought-tolerant plants that fare better than others in the heat of summer, but there are also some easy steps to take that can help most potted plants stay healthy. In fact, there is one specific step that inspires health in a plant, and it’s one step you don’t want to skip when potting your plants.

The One Important Step You Should Never Skip When Potting Plants

While common, terracotta pots are not a one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to your green friends. According to gardening experts, many plants will actually struggle when placed in terracotta pots. Below, we're sharing four plant types that you will want to pay special attention to when gardening. Ferns. Ferns will...

4 Plants You Should Never Plant in a Terracotta Pot, According to Gardeners

If you grow succulents, you might have marveled at how little water they need not only to survive but to thrive. However, you might wonder about misting succulents—is it a safe and gentle alternative to watering, and should you be doing it? The short answer is no. Succulent expert...

Should You Mist Succulents? Why a Plant Pro Would Never Do It

House Digest

If you want to attract hummingbirds to your yard, plant these perennials. Learn which perennial flowers attract hummingbirds and where to plant them.

11 Perennial Plants That Will Fill Your Yard With Hummingbirds

When planting your garden, an important factor to consider is how the plants you choose will interact with one another. There are a couple of factors that make some bad neighbors. It’s good to know ahead of time which ones will take over and which may inhibit the growth of its neighbors.

21 Popular Plants You Should Only Grow in Pots

Real Homes

Knowing what flowers to plant in August isn't always so clear-cut. But that's why we called in help from pro planters —here's what they said to pot.

The 7 flowers to plant in August, according to gardening gurus

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

Goose grass (Eleusine indica), often regarded as a common weed, possesses remarkable medicinal properties that have been utilized in traditional medicine for centuries. Known for its nutrient-rich profile and therapeutic compounds, goose grass can be used to treat a variety of health conditions. In this article, we explore the different...

Thanks to Its Antioxidant Properties, Goose Grass has the Power to Treat More Than 10 Different Diseases

No one wants ticks in their yard. But when it comes to fending them off, plants are a great alternative to insecticides or harsh chemicals. Besides, ticks are so hardy that if an insecticide kills them, the chemical is likely to also kill the beneficial bugs you want in your vegetable garden.

9 Plants That Naturally Repel Ticks From Your Yard—and Look Great, Too

Arizona State

Dengarden

It's only going to get hotter so we may as well get some plants that can take it.

Woman Lists Drought-Tolerant Plants That Easily Stand Up to Any Heat Wave

When I sit in those pink chairs on my front patio I want some screening from the cars and people passing nearby. That’s why 12 years ago when I moved here I reflectively planted a short boxwood hedge, some of which is visible here on the right. Like most of us, I assumed that only evergreens could provide screening.

Bye-bye, boxwoods! On the thrill of getting rid of old plants you hate

Real Simple

10 Plants That Can Handle Overwatering

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

If you’ve ever tried growing lots of tomatoes at once, you know that tomato cages can get pricey quickly. However, using the Florida weave for tomatoes is a DIY trellising method that is budget-friendly, easy to install, and extremely sturdy. You can use it for both determinate and indeterminate tomato varieties and it will keep your bumper crop secure all season. Use this step-by-step guide to try the Florida weave for tomatoes.

Florida Weave for Tomatoes: 7 Steps to Perfectly Trellis Your Plants

Looking for lush Foliage Plants that Grow well in Shade? You’ve come to the right place! Check out our hosta-like curation for your shadowy spots in the garden. We have selected beautiful foliage plants like hosta that grow well in shade, both in the garden and indoors. Perfect for livening up dull, dim corners, windowsills, and landscapes, these plants emerge in myriad hues apart from a simple, straightforward green. Check it out!

12 Foliage Plants Like Hosta that Grow in Shade

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Philadelphia, PA

When cultivating a garden, sometimes things can start growing that you didn't anticipate. Birds and other creatures can disperse seeds far and wide, and before you know it, you might see a sprout you don't recognize. One Philadelphia resident experienced this firsthand. After receiving warnings from a community member about...

Resident warned about highly invasive plant identified in backyard: 'Those things spread and attract the worst kinds of pests'

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Hope Logan Spencer (Anikka Noelle) was the voice of reason on The Bold and the Beautiful until recently. Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) has said many times that Hoep is fair, and he admires her morals. The writers have recently shifted the character, and Virginia fans differ on how they feel about it.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans don't agree on the new version of Hope Logan Spencer

Gardening Know How

Some plants actually prefer soil that isn’t perfect, so don’t be discouraged - learn all about plants that grow in bad soil.

Best Plants For Poor Soil – These 8 Plants Are Happy To Grow Anywhere!

NewsBreak

10 Self-Seeding Plants You’ll Never Have to Plant Again

Imagine a garden that effortlessly renews itself year after year with minimal intervention. This dream can become a reality with self-seeding plants. These remarkable plants have...

10 Self-Seeding Plants You’ll Never Have to Plant Again

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