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3 Plant Lists for Gorgeous Window Boxes

Published on June 28, 2017Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Window box with plants by Proven Winners.

Want gorgeous window boxes? These plant lists by Proven Winners tell you exactly which flowers and vines you need to create these gorgeous combinations. If you would like tips, see these … [Read more...]

6 Colorful Plants to Brighten Your Shade Garden

Published on May 15, 2017Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Colorful flowers in the shade garden.

A shade garden can be colorful. Plenty of plants offer vibrant flowers and foliage for shady spots. Here’s a list of suggestions with photos from home gardens. If you like food gardening, … [Read more...]

10 Best Vegetables for Drought Soils

Published on May 11, 2016Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Eggplant growing in drought conditions in the garden.

Drought soil conditions can be very challenging for vegetable growing. This list from High-Value Veggies shows which edible crops do best in drought conditions as well as things you can do … [Read more...]

10 Best Vegetables for Sandy Soils

Published on April 29, 2016Last updated October 9, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Vegetables growing in sandy soil.

Sandy soil is not always easy for gardening but there several vegetables that not only tolerate sandy soil conditions but actually thrive in them. Come see which ones you can grow. If you’re … [Read more...]

7 Popular Garden Plants with Poisonous Berries (ID Photos)

Published on February 17, 2016Last updated November 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Poisonous berries on garden plant.

Poisonous berries are quite common in gardens. Find out which plants including bushes and vines have toxic berries. Some people are surprised to learn that not all poisonous berries are red. Photos … [Read more...]

What to Sow in Fall Before It Snows

Published on October 1, 2014Last updated October 18, 2021 ♛ By Melissa J. Will

Purple lupines in the garden.

Many plants, bulbs, and seeds can be added in fall before the ground freezes, including cool-tolerant vegetables, cover crops, and spring-flowering bulbs. There is a complete printable fall … [Read more...]

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