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    Are you pumped for your second chance to win a RainPerfect pump?

    Ready for the second round of Fine Gardening and RainPerfect Pump's contest? If you didn't win last week, don't be afraid to try again. You could be the lucky winner…

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    Are you pumped?

    Have you heard about Fine Gardening’s newest contest? It's sure to get you pumped!

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    Geranium Trials at the Chicago Botanic Garden

    Are you looking for a geranium to grow this year? Download geranium trial results for more than 100 varieties.

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    A Gardener’s Checklist for Early Summer

    You have chores, and we can help you do them efficiently with expert advice on winter cleanup, spring pruning, sowing seeds, planting late-season bulbs, creating containers, dividing perennials...

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    Paths, Stairs, and Bridges

    Paths, stairs, and bridges move visitors from one part of the garden to the next. In this transitional role, they also have a weighty presence of their own. The photos…

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    Inspired Seating

    Chairs, benches and dining areas offer a welcoming touch to a garden. Get ideas for your own home from what other gardeners have done.

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    Lilacs to Know and Grow

    Lilacs are classic garden shrubs and small trees that bear deliciously fragrant, tubular flowers which capture the essence of spring. Learn more about these cultivars in Fine Gardening's Plant Guide.

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    Do you have an interest in Pinterest?

    Fine Gardening and Garden Photo of the Day now have Pinterest pages!

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    18 Hydrangeas to Know and Grow

    A gallery of gorgeous hydrangeas. Learn more about them in Fine Gardening's Plant Guide.

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    Five Common Pruning Mistakes, and How to Fix Them

    Have you ever pruned so ineptly that your tree or shrub looks like a caricature? Well, don't despair. Help is at hand.