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Author: Jane Purnell

Jane Purnell is an artist, writer, and nature lover. She enjoys teaching readers about the importance of eco-friendly lawn care, integrated pest management, biodiversity, and sustainable landscaping.

How to Winterize Your Portland Garden

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 2, 2024
Portland, OR

You needn’t let the wet winter swamp your Portland garden party. From testing your soil type to protecting your garden […]

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How to Winterize Your Detroit Garden

By Jane Purnell | Updated: November 8, 2024
Detroit

Winterizing your garden will give you a boost over the Detroit gardeners who skipped out on winter prep and waited […]

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25 Practical Retaining Wall Ideas for Extra Curb Appeal

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

Do you struggle to hold the landscape together when dealing with messy soil erosion, poor curb appeal, and sloping terrain? […]

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16 Plants to Grow in Your Water Garden (And 6 to Avoid)

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

Is your landscape’s water garden looking more like a fish pond than a garden? Are your container water gardens full […]

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Water Gardens: Everything You Need to Know

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

It’s easy to think water gardens are reserved for professional gardeners. Growing plants in the soil can be hard, but […]

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Butterfly Garden: How to Design One

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

Creating a butterfly garden can be just the kind of do-it-yourself project that is worthy of your energy and your […]

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Landscaping Blocks: 18 Ways to Use Them in Your Yard

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 5, 2024
Landscaping

With fast and easy installation, landscaping blocks are an excellent way to spruce up a flower bed, hill, or backyard. […]

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21 Flowering Perennials to Add Color in Gardens

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

You love how marigolds, cornflowers, and begonias brighten up your landscape, but replanting these annuals every season takes time and […]

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20 Beautiful Flowering Vines for Your Yard

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

Perennials in the flower beds? Check. Annuals in ceramic pots? Check. A backyard trellis tunnel of white roses, hydrangea climbing […]

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20 Water Feature Ideas to Add to Your Yard

By Jane Purnell | Updated: December 13, 2024
Landscaping

Trickling waterfalls, birdbaths, mesmerizing fountains –– these 20 outdoor water feature ideas bring serene ambiance straight to your backyard. From […]

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