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From attracting pollinators to repelling pests, companion plants can benefit the crepe myrtles in your yard. And you'll add ...

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Used by indigenous North Americans as a dye plant, this sun-loving prairie native delights with eye-catching, blue-toned foliage, lupine-like flowers, and decorative black seed pods. Averaging 4 feet ...

When a grass lawn is not suitable or preferable for your garden, a groundcover is often a good choice. Groundcovers protect the soil, prevent erosion on a slope, and discourage weeds from taking hold ...