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Debbie Wolfe

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Debbie Wolfe is a writer, photographer, and author. She has contributed hundreds of home and garden articles and DIY tutorials to leading media outlets and retailers. Debbie covers all home and gardening topics and has published hundreds of DIY tutorials with step-by-step photography for leading home and garden media outlets.

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7 Fall Gardening Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Perennials

An expert reveals how to help your perennials come back healthy and strong next spring.

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10 Plants That Are Banned in Certain States

These once-popular plants turned into invasive threats and are now illegal to sell in some states.

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How to Create Privacy in a Small Backyard, According to Garden Pros

Plant experts share smart ways to add screening and seclusion, no matter your square footage.

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What Landscape Designers Notice First in a Yard

These often-overlooked details have the biggest impact on curb appeal.

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Why You Should Stop Gardening at 11 A.M. This Month

Give your plants and yourself a real shot at surviving the heat by beating the clock.

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The Best Outdoor Plants for People Who Forget to Water

These low-water landscaping picks hold up even when watering slips your mind.

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5 Fast-Growing Crops to Plant Right Now for a Fall Harvest

Skip the weeds. One small August chore sets up a second harvest before frost hits.

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The 'One-Third' Pruning Rule to Instantly Revive Tired Summer Flower Beds

Your garden isn't dying. It just needs a haircut.

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What Plant Tags Are Actually Telling You, According to a Gardening Pro

Those tiny plant tags are packed with useful information!

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The #1 Thing That Attracts Hummingbirds Has Nothing to Do With Flower Color

The secret to attracting hummingbirds isn't as simple as planting a garden full of red flowers.

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This One Flower Blooms All Summer Long

One annual blooms harder, longer, and with less effort than anything else you can plant.

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7 Simple Ways to Make Your Garden Better for Pollinators, According to an Expert

A pro reveals common mistakes gardeners make when creating a pollinator habitat—and how to fix them.

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