https://bedandborder.com/2026-08-25 https://bedandborder.com/news/ground-cover-garden-hartford/2026-08-25https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/ground-cover-garden-hartford.webpGround-Cover Garden in Hartford, WisconsinDiane's garden features a low carpet of ground cover along a walkway, with stepping stones and a shaded corner featuring an old wagon wheel. The planting includes coleus, hostas, impatiens... https://bedandborder.com/news/top-drought-tolerant-shrubs/2026-08-25https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/top-drought-tolerant-shrubs.webpTop Drought-Tolerant Shrubs for Low-Maintenance Front YardsLandscape designers recommend 10 resilient shrubs that thrive with minimal watering, offering year-round beauty and curb appeal. These low-maintenance options include evergreens, flowering shrubs... https://bedandborder.com/news/ajuga-reptans-shade-friendly/2026-08-24https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/ajuga-reptans-shade-friendly.webpAjuga Reptans: Shade-Friendly Ground Cover That Spreads QuicklyAjuga reptans, or bugleweed, is a low-maintenance perennial that thrives in shade, grows to about 6 inches tall, and spreads via runners to cover bare soil while attracting pollinators. https://bedandborder.com/news/skyline-meadow-farm/2026-08-24https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/skyline-meadow-farm.webpSkyline Meadow FarmNina Mullen transforms a large property with functional landscape design (Source: Fine Gardening) https://bedandborder.com/news/black-eyed-susan-varieties/2026-08-24https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/black-eyed-susan-varieties.webpBlack-Eyed Susan VarietiesGardening Know How reports on 7 black-eyed Susan varieties that flower longer than Goldsturm (Source: Gardening Know How) https://bedandborder.com/news/puddle-bird-bath/2026-08-24https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/puddle-bird-bath.webpPuddle Bird BathAttracting timid ground-dwelling birds to your yard can be achieved with a simple puddle bird bath (Source: Gardening Know How) https://bedandborder.com/news/plants-winter-interest/2026-08-24https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/plants-winter-interest.webp7 Plants for Winter InterestGardening Know How recommends 7 plants that provide flowers and structural elements for winter interest (Source: Gardening Know How) https://bedandborder.com/news/rose-suckers-removal/2026-08-23https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/rose-suckers-removal.webpRose Suckers RemovalRemoving rose suckers in August can lead to bigger and better rose blooms next year (Source: Gardening Know How) https://bedandborder.com/news/fall-cleanup-tools/2026-08-23https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/fall-cleanup-tools.webpFall Cleanup ToolsEssential tools for fall garden cleanup (Source: Fine Gardening) https://bedandborder.com/news/human-composting/2026-08-23https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/human-composting.webpHuman CompostingA new end-of-life care option is appealing to gardeners, allowing them to be composted and returned to their garden as soil (Source: Gardening Know How) https://bedandborder.com/news/edible-garden-weeds-you/2026-08-23https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/edible-garden-weeds-you.webpEdible garden weeds you can harvest nowThe Guardian’s August 21, 2026 guide lists ten common weeds that are safe to eat and explains how to use their leaves, stems and fruits in the kitchen, while warning about identification and... https://bedandborder.com/news/marisa-grandma-garden/2026-08-22https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/marisa-grandma-garden.webpMarisa's Grandma GardenA personal garden in New Berlin, Wisconsin, shared by Marisa, featuring a variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers (Source: Fine Gardening) https://bedandborder.com/news/azaleas-need-water/2026-08-22https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/azaleas-need-water.webpAzaleas Need WaterAzaleas and rhododendrons require proper watering in late summer for maximum blooms next year (Source: Gardening Know How) https://bedandborder.com/news/royal-botanic-garden-sydney/2026-08-22https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/royal-botanic-garden-sydney.webpRoyal Botanic Garden SydneyThe Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a 74-acre oasis in the heart of the city, featuring over 27,000 plants and an impressive number of rarities. A recent visit to the garden revealed a wide range... https://bedandborder.com/news/low-maintenance-houseplants/2026-08-22https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/low-maintenance-houseplants.webp8 Low-Maintenance HouseplantsDiscover the best houseplants to thrive in late summer, providing lush greenery and low-maintenance care (Source: Gardening Know How) https://bedandborder.com/news/lawn-haven-how-one/2026-08-20https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/lawn-haven-how-one.webpFrom Lawn to Haven: How One Couple Transformed Their Yard into a Wildlife OasisAn American couple replaced their suburban lawn with native plants, creating a thriving ecosystem that attracts pollinators and wildlife. Their journey, along with insights from experts... https://bedandborder.com/news/creating-full-colourful-narrow/2026-08-19https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/creating-full-colourful-narrow.webpCreating a Full and Colourful Narrow Garden BorderGarden designer Paul Morrow and his gardener Mart Veerhus share their expertise on how to make a narrow garden border look full and colourful, despite its limited space. https://bedandborder.com/news/houseplant-hacks-case-quarantining/2026-08-18https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/houseplant-hacks-case-quarantining.webpHouseplant hacks: the case for quarantining new plantsQuarantining new houseplants for a few weeks before introducing them to your collection can prevent pests from spreading. This simple practice involves isolating the plant, monitoring it for signs... https://bedandborder.com/news/french-gardening-conventional-english/2026-08-17https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/french-gardening-conventional-english.webpFrench Gardening More Conventional than English CounterpartA comparison of French and English gardening styles reveals that French gardening tends to be more conventional and urban in nature. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/summer-essentials-your-top-122413/2026-08-16https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/summer-essentials-your-top-122413.webpSummer Essentials: Your Top Picks for the Great OutdoorsFrom cooling mattress toppers to sustainable water bottles, discover the top products that made the cut in July's hitlist. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/paving-front-gardens-contributes-1c255a/2026-08-16https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/paving-front-gardens-contributes-1c255a.webpPaving Over Front Gardens Contributes to Hotter NightsA recent study suggests that paving over front gardens is exacerbating the urban heat island effect, particularly at night. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/sowing-seeds-fresh-cabbages-eb28c3/2026-08-16https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/sowing-seeds-fresh-cabbages-eb28c3.webpSowing the Seeds of Fresh Cabbages for Next SpringGardening enthusiasts with a decent-sized patch can now start growing spring cabbages, which will be ready to pick next spring. However, it's essential to consider the space and time required for... https://bedandborder.com/news/gardeners-grievances-wind-chimes-22f8bb/2026-08-16https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/gardeners-grievances-wind-chimes-22f8bb.webpGardeners' Grievances: Wind Chimes, Woodlice, and MoreReaders share their frustrations with noisy wind chimes, offer gardening tips for protecting strawberries from woodlice, and reflect on regional dialects describing illness. https://bedandborder.com/news/transforming-tiny-balconies-patios-57d301/2026-08-16https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/transforming-tiny-balconies-patios-57d301.webpTransforming Tiny Balconies and Patios into Cozy Outdoor RetreatsA practical guide shows how to refresh, green, shade, light, and furnish small outdoor areas using affordable tools, vertical planting, compact furniture and accessories. https://bedandborder.com/news/free-garden-clearances-bring-259c74/2026-08-16https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/free-garden-clearances-bring-259c74.webpFree Garden Clearances Bring Light and Hope to Struggling HomeownersStephen Jalland, a 57-year-old from March, Cambridgeshire, has been offering free garden clearances to those unable to maintain their outdoor spaces due to health, financial, or mental struggles... https://bedandborder.com/news/gardeners-share-experiences-heat-cb8ce9/2026-08-16https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/gardeners-share-experiences-heat-cb8ce9.webpGardeners Share Experiences with Heat and DroughtAs Britain faces its fifth heatwave of the summer, gardeners and allotment holders are sharing their experiences with the hot, dry weather. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/climate-crisis-threatens-homegrown-31d819/2026-08-16https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/climate-crisis-threatens-homegrown-31d819.webpClimate Crisis Threatens Homegrown HarvestsAs the UK faces its sixth heatwave of the year, gardeners are struggling to maintain their crops amidst drought and food price inflation. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/elevate-your-garden-art-50daa0/2026-08-16https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/elevate-your-garden-art-50daa0.webpElevate Your Garden: The Art of Creating Mounds for Beauty and FunctionTransform your garden by building mounds, a technique that adds visual interest, supports diverse planting, and enhances soil health. Learn how to create these features using excess soil or the... https://bedandborder.com/news/houseplant-hack-willow-water-74505f/2026-08-16https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/houseplant-hack-willow-water-74505f.webpHouseplant Hack: Willow Water as a Rooting HormoneA homemade rooting hormone made from willow water has been found to promote healthy root growth in houseplants. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/drought-resilient-plants-grey-65e601/2026-08-16https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/drought-resilient-plants-grey-65e601.webpDrought-Resilient Plants and Grey-Water Strategies for UK GardensAs Britain faces increasingly dry summers, the Beth Chatto Gardens showcase which species survive severe drought and how gardeners can responsibly reuse household grey water. https://bedandborder.com/news/best-bird-feeders-your-035985/2026-08-16https://pub-f44a693741274cceb4510229e592edc6.r2.dev/niche/bedandborder/best-bird-feeders-your-035985.webpThe Best Bird Feeders for Your Garden in 2026Discover the top bird feeders for your garden, featuring a range of styles and designs to attract a variety of bird species. 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