Ideas & Inspiration Garden Tips
Gardening can be a mystery, challenging yet beautiful. Learn from us. We never stop looking for answers about plants.
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Critter Control
Mosquito-Repellent Plants
No one likes having to share their patio with mosquitoes. Keeping them away is as simple as growing mosquito-repellent plants! You can plant mosquito repelling…
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Fruits, Herbs & Vegetables
What to do with all that Basil?
I love basil, the smell reminds me of my great-grandmother’s kitchen and always makes me hungry. Yet, aside from a couple caprese salads, I never seem to use much and always end up cutting down a giant plant in the fall.
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Annuals
July in the Garden: Tips to Beat the Heat
July is for patriotic porch time, hot lazy days spent listening to the cicadas, and shaded evenings staying up late on the deck or patio.…
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Critter Control
Top 9 Perennials You Can Use to Start a Perennial Garden
Looking to grow a garden but not sure where to start? You’ve come to the right place! Read about the top nine perennials you can…
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Design
Evergreen Tree Top Pots: Caring For And Building Your Own
The Sunnyside team shares tips for caring for your tree top pots (ready-to-go or DIY), as well as the basic steps to building your own evergreen pots for the holiday season.
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Annuals
Late Summer In the Garden: Everything You Need to Know
Late summer is a busy time for most, between some of the hottest weeks of summer and busy schedules, it can be easy to overlook…
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Fruits, Herbs & Vegetables
Herb Care 101: Flavorama!
Indoor herb gardening allows you fresh herbs at your fingertips, as well as a home filled with fresh fragrance and greenery. We’re sharing a few easy tips for growing your own herbs indoors including:Â Sun, heat, water, trimming and organic fertilizer.
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Garden Tips
Seed Starting
Growing plants from seed can be a fun and exciting project to jump-start the gardening season for the whole family.  Growing seeds is a lot…
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Bees & Butterflies
Bee & Butterfly Boulevard Beds
We’re creating Bee-friendly and Butterfly-attracting boulevard gardening options! A Garden with a Greater Purpose An effective way to garden with a greater goal is to…
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