# special article (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover special article. Page: Feed: --- ## [The “Spite Fence” Rule Every Homeowner Should Know – Whether You’re Building a Fence or Living Next to One](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/spite-fence-rule) _2026-08-21 · Teo Spengler · Latest from Gardening Know How_ Think you can build whatever you like on your side of the property line? Not always. A former attorney explains what gardeners need to know. ## [6 Tough Ground Cover Plants to Add to Your Garden in August – Before Weeds Take Over Fall Beds](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/tough-ground-cover-plants-to-add-in-august) _2026-08-21 · Mary Ellen Ellis · Latest from Gardening Know How_ Stop weeds before they start and add beautiful blooms and foliage to your garden with these hardy ground cover options. ## [Weekend Win: This Quick August Job Will Bring Bigger, Better Roses Next Summer](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/roses/this-quick-august-job-brings-bigger-better-roses-next-summer) _2026-08-21 · Emma Kendell · Latest from Gardening Know How_ Summer heat triggers stressed roses to grow suckers that sap water and nutrients from your plant, but it takes barely 10 minutes to remove them. ## [8 Houseplants You Can Count On When Everything Outside is Wilting – For Luxe Appeal That Lasts All Year Round](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/houseplants-that-shine-in-august-when-everything-outside-is-wilting) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Schuster · Latest from Gardening Know How_ While your backyard transitions through late-summer heat, these indoor knockouts deliver instant lush, low-maintenance greenery and season-defying beauty – and never lose their luxe appeal ## [6 Pretty Perennials That Look Better When I Stop Tidying Them and Let Them Go a Little Wild](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/perennials-that-look-better-when-you-leave-them-alone) _2026-08-21 · Kayleigh Dray · Latest from Gardening Know How_ I'm getting increasingly lazy in the garden – and, rather annoyingly, it's working. Meet the perennials that love me more when I leave them alone... ## [Azaleas and Rhododendrons Need This One Thing in Late Summer for Maximum Blooms Next Year](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/azalea/azaleas-and-rhododendrons-need-this-one-thing-in-late-summer) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Schuster · Latest from Gardening Know How_ Don't skimp now or your blooms will suffer next spring! ## [Move Over Boxwood! Kevin Bacon's Drought-Tolerant Privacy Scheme Is a Smarter Way to Screen Your Yard](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ideas-inspiration/garden-trends/kevin-bacon-privacy-planting) _2026-08-20 · Kayleigh Dray · Latest from Gardening Know How_ Kevin Bacon's layered planting scheme 100% proves you don't need a traditional boxwood hedge to create privacy... ## [Do ‘Mosquito Repellent Plants’ Really Work? Explore What These Plants Can (and Can’t) Do For Skeeters in Your Yard](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mosquito-repellent-plants) _2026-08-20 · Tyler Schuster · Latest from Gardening Know How_ Mosquitoes can ruin even the best summer gatherings. Ward off the swarms with mosquito repellent plants and these other tips. ## [These Fast-Growing Salad Crops fill August Hunger Gaps with Tasty Harvests Through to Fall Frosts](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/fast-growing-salad-crops-to-sow-in-august) _2026-08-20 · Tyler Schuster · Latest from Gardening Know How_ If you’re feeling the late-summer hunger gap, sow these ultra-fast, high-yielding salad greens in warm August soil to deliver fresh, peppery harvests in just a few weeks ## [10 New Set-and-Forget Bulbs to Buy Before August Ends – it’s the Easy Gardening Cheat to Borders Full of Striking Spring Blooms](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/10-stunning-new-set-and-forget-bulbs-to-buy-before-the-end-of-august) _2026-08-20 · Emma Kendell · Latest from Gardening Know How_ Standout new varieties of fall-planted bulbs always sell out before it’s time to plant them, and they're easily stored in a paper bag in your shed. ## [From any door to your door (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/A9zXFxuzM4mO) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Book rides, errands, deliveries, groceries and home help in one app ## [5 Plants to Avoid If You Live in a Wildfire-Prone Area – and What to Plant Instead](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plants-to-avoid-in-wildfire-areas-and-what-to-plant-instead) _2026-08-20 · Teo Spengler · Latest from Gardening Know How_ Plantings around your house could spell disaster during wildfire season. Make these smart swaps. ## [How to Grow Zinnias for Bright Blooms That Last All Summer Until the First Frost](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/zinnia/how-to-grow-zinnias.htm) _2026-08-19 · Tonya Barnett · Latest from Gardening Know How_ Zinnia flowers are a colorful and long-lasting addition to the flower garden. Here's how to plant and grow them for vibrant flowers that last for months. ## [Want Bigger Pumpkins This Fall? Do These 4 Easy Tasks Now to Give Gourds a Huge Boost Before August Ends](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/pumpkin/what-to-do-in-august-for-bigger-pumpkins-this-fall) _2026-08-19 · Susan Albert · Latest from Gardening Know How_ If you want to grow gargantuan gourds that are ready to harvest by Halloween, then make sure you check these pumpkin care tasks off your to-do list this month. ## [Plant Matchmaker: Combine These Two Classic Fall Perennials for a Stunning Jewel-Toned Display](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/plant-matchmaker-fall-jewel-toned-perennials) _2026-08-19 · Melanie Griffiths · Latest from Gardening Know How_ This popular fall plant pairing provides a rich color contrast and keeps borders buzzing late into the season. ## [ALDI’s $10 Big Resin Planters are the Quick Upgrade my August Patio Needs](https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/specialty/aldis-big-resin-planter-is-the-quick-upgrade-my-august-patio-needs) _2026-08-19 · Emma Kendell · Latest from Gardening Know How_ I'll be filling my middle-aisle finds with plants that bloom into fall.