Plants, Trees & Shrubs

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  Tips for growing trees in your small yard

  

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  With new homes shrinking in size while the neighborhoods become denser, the need for privacy has never been more pressing. But with backyards growing modest in tandem, traditional favorites like mighty oaks, weeping willows, or Leyland cypress can no longer be tapped into for living fences. Instead, you must frame your yards with compact plantings that scale down to the limited area while still being sufficiently dense to keep prying eyes out.

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  Pollinator-friendly plants and tricks to try out in your garden

  

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  Are you looking to add a burst of color to your garden while attracting beneficial pollinators? Look no further than this stunning pink ground cover.

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  Stunning flowering trees to add to your yard

  

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  People are complicated. The same species that brought you Thomas Kinkade also made Wassily Kandinsky world-famous. You're listening to John Coltrane while your neighbor is cranking ... what is that, Celine Dion? Every bit of fluff seems to be offset by something complex and beautiful in an entirely different way. 

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  Beautiful but invasive plants to avoid adding to your yard

  

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  Despite how gorgeous it is, planting this orange flower can cause many problems. If you don't want your garden overrun, plant something easier to control.

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  How To Take Care Of Bamboo: Must-Know Tips For Happy And Healthy Plants - Hunker

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  Bamboo holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest-growing plant, and some species can shoot up to nearly 3 feet in just one day. Its rapid …

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  The Popular Ground Cover You'll Want To Plant To Add Lasting Color To Your Yard - Hunker

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  With the arrival of warmer weather each spring, who can resist the thrill of those little pops of color as trees, bushes, and different types of …