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Month: October 2026

Lush green hosta leaves in a shade garden
  • Perennials

Hosta Care: How to Grow Big, Healthy Hostas

October 11, 2026October 11, 20268 mins

A complete hosta care guide covering light, water, soil, slugs, and deer, so your shade garden stays lush from spring to fall.

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Butterflies feeding on bright orange butterfly weed flowers
  • Native Plants

Butterfly Weed: How to Grow This Tough Native Milkweed

October 11, 20267 mins

Butterfly weed is a tough native milkweed that feeds monarchs. Here’s how to plant it, where it grows best, and why it hates being moved.

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Lettuce growing in a raised garden bed
  • Small Space Gardening

Raised Bed Garden Layout: Plans, Spacing, and Smart Ideas

October 11, 20268 mins

Plan the perfect raised bed garden layout with smart bed sizes, path widths, and planting plans for small and large backyards.

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Row of tall evergreen trees along a modern fence
  • Trees & Hedges

Green Giant Arborvitae Spacing for a Fast Privacy Screen

October 11, 2026October 11, 20267 mins

Get green giant arborvitae spacing right the first time, with exact distances for single rows, staggered rows, and planting near fences.

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Blue and white bigleaf hydrangea flowers in bloom
  • Flowers & Shrubs

When to Prune Hydrangeas, Type by Type

October 11, 20268 mins

Not sure when to prune hydrangeas? Learn which types bloom on old or new wood and the right time to cut each one for more flowers.

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Young tomato plant growing in a container
  • Vegetable Gardening

Growing Tomatoes in Pots: Everything You Need for a Big Harvest

October 11, 2026October 11, 20269 mins

Growing tomatoes in pots is easier than you think. Learn the right container size, soil, varieties, and watering routine for a big harvest.

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