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Few plants earn their place in a yard quite as elegantly as ornamental grasses, as landscape designers well know. These elegant grasses bring movement, texture, winter interest and a welcome sense of ease – some of the ingredients designers use to make planting feel intentional rather than simply filled in. August is an especially useful moment to spot what your garden lack...

Looking for a pretty ground cover that can do more than simply fill an empty space? One underrated perennial is tough enough to thrive where grass struggles, while spreading a colorful carpet that can transform even the shadiest corners of your garden.

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A polished, designer-look front yard doesn't require a major time commitment, nor risking losing expensive plants if you're too busy to water. With the right low-maintenance shrubs, you can bring color, structure and serious curb appeal without a high level of effort...

Every fruit tree drops a share of its crop before harvest. By late August the ground under an apple or pear is usually a carpet of bruised windfalls. Raking bruises them further. Bending with a bucket works, until your back gives out.

A nut gatherer handles the task standing up. Among

August can be a challenging month for orchids with high temperatures, intense sunlight, and dry indoor air due to air conditioning. Many orchids are taking a pause in flowering during this time of year, but care now isn’t about forcing new blooms. It is all about creating the optimal conditions for healthy plants that will bloom well later, when they’re ready.

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