Tag: Easy
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Key Takeaways Geraniums and petunias are popular annual plants that thrive in sunny conditions and are easy to maintain. Mint is a durable perennial herb that can spread easily, making it great for beginners, especially when contained. Sedums and daylilies are resilient perennials that require minimal care and are suited for a variety of garden…
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The warmer temperatures of October have come and gone, but autumn in Colorado often extends into November. For avid gardeners, that’s a bonus. You can still garden well past that. Days may still reach into the 50s and 60s, warming the soil enough to make it possible to stretch the gardening season. While the typical…
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— Recommendations are independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. Growing your first garden — or your first plant, for that matter — can feel intimidating. But it’s not as complicated as it seems. Curiosity and the habits you form early on,…
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Hydroponic gardening is a practice that opens up so many opportunities for indoor gardeners. Crops and plants that were once tricky to grow indoors are now easy to grow at home thanks to the science of water culture. One of the negatives on the list of pros and cons of hydroponic gardening, however, is it…
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Photo: PerennialResource.com 2 / 25 Siberian Iris Plant them in full sun to part shade, and carefree Siberian irises (Iris sibirica) will bloom in early summer. After the flowers finish, don’t remove the leaves. They’ll soak up the sun to power the next season’s blooms and die back naturally. In the meantime, they’ll add texture…
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A novice gardener has shared the “brilliant” method she used to achieve a “stylish” garden that looks as though it’s been created by a “pro”. With the arrival of warmer weather and National Gardening Day (April 14) many people are keen to make the most of it by upping their time outdoors. For those lucky…
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Carly Wood owns “The Garden Spot” and joined us with some easy ways to start your green thumb off on the right “foot”. 1. Start SmallA small area is great for beginners.Focus on easy-to-grow plants like herbs (basil, chives, thyme, oregano etc), peas, radishes, spring greens, lettuce, tomatoes, and even flowers!Zinnias are an easy flower…
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Flowering shrubs are a great anchor for your landscaping, providing a backdrop for smaller, showy plants in the front—and filling in with the flowers when other parts of your landscaping go dormant. But some shrubs can be pretty particular about their growing conditions, or need a lot of pruning and fussing to keep them looking…
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While a houseplant can purify your air and bring life to your home, some of us don’t have a natural “green thumb.” For those looking for an easy houseplant—maybe you’re always busy or just a little forgetful—we’ve come up with a list of the best indoor plants that’ll take the work out of plant parenting.…