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Dozens of Thirsty Plants That Absorb Lots of Water | Shrubs, Trees, and Ferns!

Here are the best plants that absorb lots of water. And they’re vital for all gardeners – because even the finest lawns can develop issues with excessive moisture. Heavy rain, inadequate drainage, and soil repacking after construction projects can all contribute. Pooled water can cause mud pits in your yard or allow water to soak …

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19 Yellow Flowering Bushes for Lush Gardens and Backyard Decor

Summer is a time for new beginnings – and what better way to celebrate the season than by planting a few flowers? So if you want something that will add a splash of color to your yard, consider planting a beautiful yellow flowering bush.  Yellow flowering bushes like forsythia, St. John’s Wort, azaleas, and cinquefoils …

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12 Best Flowering Shrubs for Texas [Grasslands, Wetlands, and Deserts!]

If you call Texas home, especially the drier regions, you may wonder if you can enjoy showy, flowering displays in your gardens. Whether you live in the grasslands, arid deserts, or Eastern piney hills or wetlands, you’ll be happy to know you have many options of stunning flowering shrubs for Texas! This guide shares my …

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11 Easiest and Most Beautiful Flowering Shrubs for Zones 7 and 8

These are my favorite, easiest, and most beautiful flowering shrubs for zones 7 and 8. I’ve included the gorgeous Hydrangea, Spireas, Weigela, Viburnum, the amazingly fragrant Tea Olive, Azaleas, and some other beautiful flowering shrubs that are easy to grow. I promise there’ll be 1 (or 10) you want to add to your garden! I’ll …

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