Wildflower in Flowerbeds?

Get free, organic soil fertilizer with nitrogen-pumping plants that draw pollinators too

EARTH DAY The Case for Losing the Traditional Lawn

Work less, help the environment and foster connections by just saying no to typical turf

EDIBLE GARDENS Natural Ways to Get Rid of Weeds in Your Garden

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By Abundant City

Use these techniques to help prevent the spread of weeds and to learn about your soil

SAVING WATER Houzz Call: Are You Letting Go of Your Lawn?

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Many facing a drought are swapping turf for less thirsty plantings. If you’re one of them, we’d like to hear about it

GARDENING FOR BUTTERFLIES Be a Butterfly Savior — Garden for the Monarchs

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Keep hope, beauty and kindness alive in the landscape by providing a refuge for these threatened enchanters

FALL GARDENING 7 Reasons Not to Clean Up Your Fall Garden

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Before you pluck and rake, consider wildlife, the health of your plants and your own right to relax

PLANTING IDEAS Want a More Colorful, Natural Garden? Try a Perennial Meadow

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By Frank Organ

Spend less time tending and more time taking in the sights by improving on Victorian and prairie garden designs

GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING Houzz Survey: See What Homeowners Are Doing With Their Landscapes Now

Homeowners are busy putting in low-maintenance landscapes designed for outdoor living, according to the 2015 Houzz landscaping survey

SUMMER GARDENING Houzz Call: Please Show Us Your Summer Garden!

Share pictures of your home and yard this summer — we’d love to feature them in an upcoming story

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Houzz users share their favorite spots for relaxing, meditating and spending time with family and friends