Debbie Wolfe
- Indexed articles, last 90 days
- 13
- Latest publication
- Sep 18, 2026
- Outlet visibility, for Goodhousekeeping
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- Jul 5, 2026
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7 Fall Gardening Mistakes That Could Cost You Next Year’s Blooms (opens the original)
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As temperatures drop and leaves fall, your garden isn't finished for the season; it's setting up for next year. Cold weather is the cue to prepare perennial beds for winter, and how you handle that prep now shapes how strong your garden comes back in spring. Fall gardening protects your investment and sets your plants up for a stronger comeback. Knowing which plants need protection, like peonies and daylilies, and which ones, such as coneflowers and black-eyed Susans, can handle a wilder winter
10 Surprising Plants That Are Banned in Certain States (opens the original)
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Banned plants never intended to choke out local ecosystems—maybe folks brought clippings from other regions or didn’t know exactly what they were buying or how it could go so wrong—but over time, innocent introductions have done more harm than good, and lawmakers in several states have stepped in to stop the spread.Before you rip anything out of your own yard, here's what "banned" usually means: Most of these laws restrict the sale, import, or propagation of a plant going forward, not the plants
6 Smart Ways to Create Privacy in a Small Backyard (opens the original)
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If your backyard feels more like a fishbowl than a retreat, you're not alone, and the fix doesn't have to mean a taller fence. Some of the best privacy solutions are living, growing structures that add beauty (and even support local wildlife). We asked three experts, a garden designer, a native plant specialist and a plant care pro, for their best tips on creating a private, lush backyard, no matter the size of your lot. The biggest mistake homeowners make? Reaching for a privacy fence before co
7 Features Landscape Designers Always Notice First in a Yard (opens the original)
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Curb appeal is the first impression your home makes on visitors. Most real estate agents consider it a key factor in attracting buyers and recommend that sellers spruce up the outside of a home before it hits the market. Even if you aren’t selling your home soon, it’s worth spending some time on the landscaping. If you want to make a big impact, focus on the changes that get noticed first, says landscape designer Adam Kober of Kober Design Group. Before anything at ground level registers, design
Why Pros Say You Should Stop Gardening at 11 A.M. This Month (opens the original)
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I garden in a warm climate, so avoiding outdoor chores midday, especially in summer, has been ingrained in my routine for years. Record-breaking heat waves are becoming the norm across the globe, so it’s a habit I recommend every gardener adopt. Staying physically comfortable (and safe!) matters, but there are advantages for your garden, too. Timing your work before 11 a.m. helps plants absorb the hydration and nutrients they need to thrive. The main reason to water early comes down to evaporati
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