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Learn all about growing flowers. Grow beautiful annuals and perennials with expert insight from our flower gardening articles. We cover the basics plus advanced gardening tips and landscaping ideas to transform your yard into a backyard paradise. Learn to grow roses, irises, peonies, day lilies, native perennials, and flowers to attract butterflies and pollinators.

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New Knock Out Roses

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10 AMAZING Expert Tips for Planting Tulips

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Buy vs. Build Your Own Garden Fountain

Are you trying to decide whether to buy or build your own garden fountain? I’ve done both, and each approach has pros and cons. I’ll unpack them for you, below, plus include links to some of my favorite products. Home Garden Joy participates in the Amazon affiliate program. We earn a small commission on product…

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Understanding Fertilizer: A Complete Guide for Home Gardeners

Understanding fertilizer is an important skill for beginning gardeners. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the basics. By the end of this article, you’ll understand fertilizer, what it is and what it does, and how to use it appropriately in the garden. Introduction: Why We Use Fertilizer in the Garden . Plants absorb nutrients…

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The Best Organic Fertilizers

If you’ve been looking for ways to help your garden truly thrive — not just survive — organic fertilizers might just become your new best friend. They’ve become a cornerstone of sustainable gardening and farming, and for good reason: they don’t just feed your plants, they actually improve the health of your soil over time….

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Irrigation Tips for Home Gardens: Drip vs. Soaker Hose

Watering is one of the most essential tasks in maintaining a healthy home garden, yet it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many gardeners rely on overhead sprinklers or hand-watering, both of which can waste water and fail to deliver moisture efficiently to plant roots. Two of the most effective alternatives are drip irrigation…

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