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Some plants are just plants. But others carry meaning, the kind that doesn’t fade with the seasons. Memorial Day isn’t just a date on the calendar. It’s a moment to reflect, to remember, and to feel the weight of what was given. We don’t always have the words. But sometimes, a garden can speak for …

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Your garden might look peaceful. Birds chirping. Tomatoes ripening. But beneath the surface? It’s a full-blown pest infiltration. And the worst part? You probably helped them in. It’s not your fault, really. Pests are professionals. Tiny, persistent, six-legged professionals who know exactly how to exploit every crack, gap, and soggy corner of your backyard. If …

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Ah, the siren song of the internet garden hack. It promises beauty, abundance, and fewer trips to the garden center. Just toss a banana peel into the soil, sprinkle some wildflower mix, and boom—instant Eden. Except now it’s July, and your “miracle mulch” is growing mushrooms, your raised bed smells like fermented kale, and something …

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Not all garden villains have six legs. Some wear flowers and come in cheerful little pots with tags like “fast-growing” or “easy ground cover.” Harmless? Not quite. Give them three weeks and a little sun, and they’ll treat your yard like it’s up for annexation. This is a list of plants that don’t just grow—they …

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Ah yes, May 15. The unofficial gardening new year. Frost is (hopefully) gone, your plants are either in or about to be, and the sun has started cooking anything left in a black plastic pot. But while this feels like the “go go go” moment of the season, it’s also when people start making classic …

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Staking is just what it sounds like—giving your taller or top-heavy plants something to lean on so they don’t collapse under their own beauty. Think of it as a gentle helping hand. No judgment, no overbearing rules—just a bit of backup when gravity starts doing its thing. You’ve probably seen peonies snap in half the …

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