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Outdoor Plants & Flowers

Garden plants, shrubs and flowers for US yards and patios, with planting and care guides.

Natural Weed Killer: What Actually Works

September 30, 2026September 30, 2026 by Henry Foster
Weeds growing between paving stones in a garden path

Natural weed killer options compared: vinegar, boiling water, hand-pulling, mulch, smothering and more, with what works, what doesn’t, and safety tips.

Categories Outdoor Plants & Flowers, Plant Problems

Citronella Plant Care: Does It Repel Mosquitoes?

September 30, 2026September 25, 2026 by Henry Foster
Lemon-scented geranium leaves (Pelargonium), sold as citronella or mosquito plant

Citronella plant care: citronella geranium vs citronella grass, sun, water, pots, pruning and overwintering, plus what research says about repelling mosquitoes.

Categories Outdoor Plants & Flowers

How to Plant Lavender So It Actually Survives

September 30, 2026September 24, 2026 by Henry Foster
English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) in full purple bloom

How to plant lavender: choosing English, French or lavandin types, when to plant, soil and drainage, spacing, growing in pots, watering and pruning.

Categories Gardening How-To, Herbs & Edible Plants, Outdoor Plants & Flowers

How to Plant Tulip Bulbs: When and How Deep

September 30, 2026September 23, 2026 by Henry Foster
Red and yellow tulips in bloom in a spring garden

How to plant tulip bulbs in fall: the best time for your USDA zone, how deep and far apart to plant, pots vs beds, and how to get tulips to come back.

Categories Gardening How-To, Outdoor Plants & Flowers
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