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Landscaping 101: Wild Hydrangeas, 7 Ways

This week, we are revisiting some of our favorite summer-centric Gardenista stories. Remember this one? Hydrangeas suffer from the same image problem as rhododendrons: they are usually in the wrong place. A pot near the house requires ericaceous soil, an acid mulch, aluminum sulphate. They look…

The Landscape Designer Is In: Creating and Maintaining a Thriving Kitchen Garden

This week, we are revisiting some of our favorite summer-centric Gardenista stories. Remember this one? According to Santa Monica-based landscape designer Art Luna, owner of Art Luna Garden, every kitchen garden is a true labor of love. Growing a source of food requires…

Green Thumb Pest Control by Home & Garden Overload October 16, 2023

How to Keep the Garden Looking Fresh

What is the gardening season in Autumn? The gardening season in Autumn typically refers to the period between September and November when gardeners can continue to plant, harvest, and maintain their gardens. What are some tips for extending the gardening season in Autumn?…

Advice by Home & Garden Overload October 11, 2023

Does Vinegar Kill Weeds? The Reality of Using Vinegar in Your Garden

Does vinegar kill weeds? Vinegar is pushed as THE natural, powerful weed-killing alternative to chemical herbicides. But just how effective is it? While there’s some truth to using vinegar as a weed killer, there’s a lot more you need to know before…

Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload October 11, 2023

How to Grow Them and When to Plant Them

Cabbage, Brassica oleracea When I think of cabbage, my brain immediately goes to Peter Rabbit sneaking into Mr. McGregor’s garden to steal crops. Fortunately, unless you’re a rabbit, there’s no need for trespassing and theft if you want to enjoy fresh cabbage:…

Advice Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload October 5, 2023

From Seed to Screen: Top 13 Gardening Apps for Green Thumbs

These gardening apps are like having a mini master gardener in your phone. From helping you plan your vegetable garden to identifying that volunteer plant in your garden, these are some of the best plant apps to download to your phone. If…

Sustainable Gardens Upcycle Garden Urban Gardening by Home & Garden Overload October 3, 2023

How Gardens Will Evolve and Respond to Climate Change

On the flip side of too much rain, the experts warned gardeners that we need to start planning now for less water available to us in the future. Panel host Edwina von Gal shared her worries about the rate at which…

Green Thumb by Home & Garden Overload September 23, 2023

Tantalizing Tulips: Embrace the Joy of Growing Annual Tulips

They’re here for a good time, not a long time. Yes, I’m talking about annual tulips! These beautiful spring flowers make a huge impact when they pop out of the ground after the winter. Annual tulips are some of the more expressive…

Advice Inspiration by Home & Garden Overload September 14, 2023

Create a One-of-a-Kind Autumn Porch with These Tips from Robbie Mahlman

Photography and styling by Robbie Mahlman Text by Bethany Adams Robbie Mahlman first dipped her toes into the world of Instagram in 2018, in the wake of a breast cancer diagnosis…

Herb Garden by Home & Garden Overload September 2, 2023

A Culinary Kitchen Garden Perfect for Small Spaces

Herbs are a must in my garden. I use fresh herbs in cooking year-round and love to keep them close to the kitchen for easy harvest. Join me as we tour the transformation of my perennial herb container garden into a culinary…

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