Latest articles by Ross Pearson
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Divide These 8 Plants in August – It's the Secret to Bigger, Healthier Borders Next YearGive crowded perennials a fresh start before fall by dividing these garden favorites in August, then replanting them for stronger growth and more flowers next year
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Don't Throw Away Your Old Pavers – 7 Creative Ways to Reuse Them and Add Character to Your GardenFrom rustic edging to functional garden shelves, there are lots of ways to repurpose leftover slabs in your yard
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What to Plant in August to Keep Your Garden Looking Full and Beautiful Into FallThese late-season plants bring fresh color and movement to beds and containers
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8 Paris-Inspired Courtyard Ideas That Will Make Your Backyard Feel Effortlessly ChicBring the quiet elegance of a Parisian courtyard home, and make every coffee break feel like a vacation
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8 Moroccan Courtyard Ideas That Will Make Your Backyard Feel Like a Luxury RetreatBring together rich textures, cooling shade, fragrant planting, and handcrafted details to create a space that transports
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Why July is Actually the Perfect Time to Plant These 7 Unstoppable, Heat-Loving PerennialsThese resilient perennials thrive in heat, shrug off dry spells, and prove that even a July planting can lead to spectacular borders
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How to Create a Tropical Urban Oasis in a Small Space – 7 Plants That Will Transform Your Yard into a Lush Jungle RetreatTransform even the tiniest courtyard or patio with these space-smart tropical plants
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Midsummer is a Key Time to Fertilize Plants – 7 That Will Thank You for Feeding Them In July with More Flowers and Healthier GrowthA mid-summer feeding guide to keep your backyard plants blooming, thriving, and just mildly opinionated
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Fast-Growing Annual Flowers To Sow In June – 7 Blooms that Will Power Through the Heat with Color, Charm, and Very Little FussFast, resilient flowers that thrive from June sowings
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Plant These 7 Vegetables in July for a Garden That Keeps Feeding You Through Fall and WinterSmart midsummer sowing for harvests that carry your kitchen garden through into winter
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How To Create A Desert Garden In A Small Space – 7 Plants to Transform Even the Smallest Courtyard into a Sculptural, Sun-Baked RetreatYou don’t need acres of Arizona wilderness to create a dramatic desert-inspired yard
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Do This 60-Minute Garden Reset Before Your Guests Arrive This Summer – and Make Your Yard Look Instantly More InvitingAn hour, a watering can, and a little mischief are all you need to make your yard party-ready before the first guest rings the bell
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What To Do With An Olive Tree In June – 7 Steps For A Healthy Tree And Your Best Ever HarvestJune is the month to coax your olive tree from stoic evergreen into fruitful Mediterranean glory
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Prune These 7 Plants in June for Long-Lasting Flowers – and to Keep Vigorous Growth in CheckThe essential early-summer pruning jobs that keep shrubs, climbers, hedges, and perennials healthy
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Shade-Friendly Plants That Attract Pollinators – Perfect for Bringing Wildlife to Darker Corners of Your YardThese shade-loving plants prove you do not need full sun to fill your yard with bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
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7 Smart Ways to Use a Greenhouse in Small Gardens – And Turn Yours Into the Hardest-Working Part of Your YardSmall greenhouses can do far more than protect seedlings this month
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5 ‘Set-And-Forget’ Shade Container Plant Combinations That Thrive Without Constant WateringThese resilient shade container recipes bring texture, color and structure to darker corners with surprisingly little maintenance
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5 Beautiful Window Box Planting Combinations That Thrive On Neglect – Set and Forget for Effortless Summer ColorKeep window boxes looking lush all summer with minimal fuss
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Fertilize These Trees in May for Strong Growth – And the Ones You Should Never Feed NowSome trees relish a spring feed in May, while others will suffer from it - here’s how I tell the difference
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7 Unusual Fragrant Herbs To Plant In May – For Effortlessly Flavorful Summer CookingSow these herbs in May for a summer of bold flavors, fragrant harvests, and effortless outdoor cooking
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7 Easy Native Plants Swaps to Make In May to Replace Water-Hungry Garden StaplesSwitch thirsty favorites with resilient, low-effort beauty
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How to Harness a Cottage Garden Mood in Containers, and Give Your Tiny Courtyard a Dream-Like FeelThis idea is perfect for balconies, courtyards, and terraces of any size
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This Self-Sufficient Orchard Idea Makes Growing Fruit Surprisingly Easy – Even in a Small YardA sustainable, regenerative orchard really can do the hard work for you
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6 Five-Minute Jobs You Can Do on Earth Day – To Help Wildlife, Your Plants, and the PlanetSix simple garden jobs that boost biodiversity, support wildlife, and improve your yard
