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Top 10 Plants for Sun, Shade & beyond

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Secret to Keeping Container Plants Alive in a Drought

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What to Plant in April?

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Introducing The NEW 2026 Spring Issue!

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Ask Carmen: Garden Planning FAQs

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CARMEN’S CHRISTMAS CACTUS CARE

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How to Protect Your Plants in Winter

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The Complete Guide to Planting and Caring for Boxwoods

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Bulb Planting 101: How to Plant Fall Bulbs for Spring Color

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Watering Essentials for plants

Keeping plants hydrated is something you’ll hear me preach about over and over again! Plants NEED water, especially ones that are outdoors in the summer heat. Today I’m going to talk about the best way to water your plants to ensure they stay lush all year long. I’ve got lots of watering advice as well as a list of my watering essentials for you to see how I keep my plants hydrated.

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Garden Inspirations

Welcome to my blog! I’m so excited to share my favorite tips, inspirations, and ideas for gardening and entertaining with you. Whether you want to cultivate a flourishing garden or create beautiful spaces for gatherings with friends and family, I hope you find plenty of practical advice and creative ideas. Enjoy! If you want these tips delivered to your inbox (along with other exclusive goodies), sign up for my newsletter!