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## Throwing Out Old Potting Soil? Stop!

Your old potting soil still has plenty to give! Clean, feed, and revive it to save money, reduce waste, and prep your containers for spring growth.

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Prevent a burst pipe or broken spigot this winter with this quick, under-$10 fix.
- ## 2 Places You Should Never Let Leaves Pile Up – Plus, the 3 Best Spots to Put Them Instead

Leaving the leaves is great for gardens and wildlife, but where you leave them makes all the difference.
- ## More Holes in Your Yard? Identify the Animal Behind Them

Animal holes can appear anywhere, and it’s tricky to know the culprit. Learn how to identify and stop them.

- ## How To Overwinter Boston Fern Plants

Boston ferns are hardy—just give them proper care during the colder months.

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## QUIZ: What’s Your Houseplant Soulmate? Find Your Perfect Match

Whether you’re a minimalist soul, a free spirit, or a social butterfly, there’s a houseplant for you…

- ## How to Care for Hydrangeas in Winter

How you care for hydrangeas in winter can determine whether your shrubs are bursting with blooms next summer or not.
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- ## Stop Brown, Crispy Leaves on Houseplants – Hint: Humidity Is the Secret

Keep houseplants healthy this winter with these easy ways to boost humidity.

## Know Your Zone

## Find U.S. Growing Zones On The USDA Planting Zone Map

What growing zone do you live in?

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## 11 Invasive Plants You Should Never Buy At The Garden Center

They might tempt you with pretty flowers or unique foliage, but invasive plants should be treated with extreme caution. Learn the most common silent invaders to avoid when visiting the garden center.

- ## Best Companion Plants For Coneflowers (That Keep Your Garden Blooming Longer)

These companion plants are the perfect match—adding bloom time, height, and pollinator appeal to your coneflower garden.
- ## 15 Annual & Perennial Plants To Brighten Up Your Shade Garden

Colorful picks that thrive without full sun—perfect for bringing life to those shady corners of your garden.
- ## 14 Small Front Yard Landscaping Ideas With Huge Curb Appeal

Transform your small front yard into a charming oasis with design ideas that maximize space, enhance curb appeal, and bring nature closer to your doorstep.

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- ## How to Grow Delicious Tomatoes

Learn all the basics as well as some new tricks to grow the best tomatoes this season.
- ## Bring Your Garden Indoors: 13 DIY Projects for the Fall and Winter

Discover our favorite ways to incorporate the garden into your fall and winter decor.

## Gardens for Good

## Hummingbirds Adore These 7 Native Plants and so Will You!

For hummingbird-friendly plants and flowers that are easy to establish and maintain, you need to go native. Here are the best native plants for hummingbirds.

- ## Proven Health Benefits Of Gardening – Why It’s Good To Get Your Hands Dirty

There are so many health benefits of gardening for every age and ability level, it may hold the key to many of the world’s problems. Learn about the ways gardening can improve your life.
- ## How to Help Birds During Late Summer Stress

Give garden birds a helping hand with these essential tips to ensure they can feed and drink in safety.
- ## This DIY Hummingbird Swing Is Adorable & So Easy To Make!

Give migrating hummingbirds a safe spot to rest and refuel on their 4,000 mile journey. This easy DIY hummingbird swing is just what they need!

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