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

By the time August rolls around, most of the summer bloomers are winding down and feeling the heat. Very soon, autumn will be upon us, and once again, we will look toward preparing the garden for spring. But, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. There are still some lovely fall-blooming flowers you can plant in August. These flowers will keep your garden blooming until frosts.

15 Fall-Blooming Flowers to Plant in August

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All you need to do is seed once and enjoy the blooms for ages to come

6 Self-Seeding Plants You Should be Growing in Your Backyard for a (Mostly) Self-Sufficient Garden

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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

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Get lots of new plants for free by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer

7 plants to propagate in August – summer cuttings to take this month

For many home gardeners, raised garden beds are a wonderful solution to their yard woes. Raised beds can help you incorporate the exact right soil for your picky plants or extend the amount of garden space you have. But not every plant will do great in a raised bed. Some...

10 Plants You Should Never Grow in a Raised Bed

Creating a garden that attracts hummingbirds year after year is a delightful endeavor. These tiny, vibrant birds are not only mesmerizing to watch but also play a crucial role in pollination. To entice hummingbirds to return to your garden consistently, planting perennial flowers that provide ample nectar is key. These plants will not only beautify your space but also ensure a reliable food source for these fascinating creatures.

Hummingbirds Will Keep Coming Back For These Perennial Flowers

Discover some of the best longest-flowering perennials, helping to make sure your garden planting delivers with long-lasting color and interest

7 of the longest-flowering perennials – these varieties will add color to your garden for months

Keep shrubs, trees, and hedges in top shape by trimming this month

7 plants to prune in August to keep your yard neat, tidy, and flourishing

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With their dark, seed-studded centers encircled by a fringe of sunny yellow petals, sunflowers spread cheerful goodwill as they follow the sun across the sky. But did you know these surprising facts about sunflowers?

You'll Never Look at Sunflowers the Same Way Once You Know These Facts

Hibiscus plants boast some of the largest and most colorful blooms among their perennial peers. The ultimate goal is flowers when you grow and care for one of these shrubs. We want as many as possible, for as long as possible. So when they fall off sooner than we expected, the disappointment is real.

Why is My Hibiscus Dropping Flowers?

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Horoscope for Sunday, August 11th

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Put together a hanging basket for hummingbirds that will attract these important tiny pollinators. They love colorful blossoms!

How To Grow A Hanging Basket For Hummingbirds – With Plants They Can’t Resist!

I don’t know about you, but I love a good tropical vacation. Having grown up in Zone 11, creating my own tropical paradise in the backyard was a cinch. Here in Zone 9, however, things are a little more complicated, and our winters aren’t all that cold. But it does freeze here, and many plants only last one season in the ground.

27 Tropical Plants That Thrive Indoors

If you’ve ever grown geraniums, odds are pretty good you’ve asked yourself, “Why on earth are my geranium leaves turning yellow?!” It happens to the best of us, but it is manageable and, yes, even preventable. There are several reasons why geranium leaves may begin to turn yellow and drop off. Common causes include geranium diseases, light exposure, and nutrient deficiencies. We’ll take you through them one by one to make sure your geranium plants remain lush and beautiful.

Geranium leaves turning yellow: 6 causes and solutions

Perhaps you’ve carefully designed the landscaping around your house, and now you’re wondering, what should I plant around the pool? You’re probably planning on a lot of poolside chillin’, so choosing the appropriate plants is crucial. Some pool owners love tropical plants, while others are just looking for something that provides shade. Others are hoping to find any plant that will help repel mosquitos.

21 Best Plants To Grow Around Your Pool

It's always inspiring to see people's gorgeous native gardens. One person took to Reddit to show off their beautiful porch framing plants. Posted to r/NativePlantGardening, one Redditor showed off their lush garden featuring a "Sweet Joe Pye 'privacy' screen." The post shows several photos of a garden along the edge of their front porch. They have planted mostly native plants, like their sweet Joe Pye weed, which is primarily found native east of the Mississippi River, and black-eyed Susans, which are native across most of North America but particularly east of the Rocky Mountains.

Gardener shares results after planting 'privacy screen' of flowers: 'This looks like an amazing summer lounging spot'

Gardening can be a relaxing and rewarding hobby, but it can also be time-consuming, especially when it comes to feeding and caring for your plants. Fortunately, there are many low-maintenance plants that thrive without the need for additional fertilizers. These hardy species are perfect for gardeners who prefer a more hands-off approach or for those who are just getting started and want to ensure success without too much fuss.

Plant And Forget: These Plants Never Need Any Fertilizer

There's perhaps no flower that's inspired more poetry, art, and prose than a rose. From formal rose gardens surrounded by boxwood hedges to cottage gardens overflowing with roses, foxglove, and native flowers, these layered blooms are held up as the star of the garden. They're carefully pruned into formal arrangements and allowed to climb and cascade over charming trellises.

How To Plan And Care For A Rose Garden So You Can Enjoy Blooms All Season Long

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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15 Cool-Season Flowers You Should Plant Now

Cool-season flowers extend the garden’s bloom time as summer winds down, and many of them are perfect for planting NOW (in late summer and early autumn)....

15 Cool-Season Flowers You Should Plant Now

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