Backyard Boss

Dorothy Butler

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8 Best Flowers for Your Cutting Garden

If you're looking to round out your cutting garden, there are many flowers that regenerate quickly and round out arrangements.

7 Care Tips For Your Prayer Plant

Striking the right balance when it comes to watering and humidity is the most important part of caring for a prayer plant.

How Often Should You Water Your Poinsettia?

Incorrectly watering your poinsettia can cause serious problems and even kill your plant, so it's important to strike the right balance.

7 Best Plants for Winter Hanging Baskets

Winter hanging baskets can liven up your outdoor living space. Luckily for you, there are several plants that can handle the cold.

10 Deer-Resistant Flowers To Add To Your Garden

As beautiful and majestic as deer are, they can wreak havoc on your garden. Here is a handful of plants you can use to repel deer.

6 DIY Vertical Vegetable Garden Ideas

Vertical gardens give you the garden you crave when you're short on space. Here are six DIY vertical vegetable garden ideas to get you started

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7 Reasons Your Lavender is Wilting

Why is your lavender wilting? It could be something simple, like issues with watering or sunlight, or it could be root rot or pests.

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How To Care For a Poinsettia

If you want your poinsettia to last this Christmas and the next one, there are some steps to take in its care to keep it thriving.

6 Reasons Your Orchid Flowers are Falling Off

There are a handful of reasons your orchids are falling off your plant, but they may not all be as sinister as you might think.

How To Prune Common Evergreens To Look Beautiful All Year

Whether you're trimming for fashion or for function, here's how to prune evergreens to keep them happy and healthy all year long.

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How To Prepare Perennials For Winter

It's cooling off, which means it's time to get your garden ready for snow. Here's a guide on prepping perennials for winter.

4 Best Materials For Your Planters

Building a box for your garden? Here are four great materials to use for your planter boxes, whether they're holding veggies or flowers.

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8 Clever Ways To Protect Your Plants In Winter

When winter arrives, make sure your plants are ready. Discover eight clever ways to protect your plants in winter!

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How to Grow an Apple Tree From a Seed

Looking to start your very own apple tree from scratch? Here's a helpful guide on growing an apple tree from a seed.