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When it comes to houseplants, watering is one of the hardest skills to master. Too little water and your plants die. Too much water and your plants die. No wonder new and experienced houseplants parents are worried about watering. This is where the technique of bottom watering plants comes in. Read on to learn more about the many benefits of bottom watering plants.
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There is a lot to love about the plumosa fern. Not only is the appearance of this plant unique (and downright funky!), it’s also a tough, adaptable, and surprisingly easy-to-grow plant. In this article, I’ll share my best growing tips for the plumosa fern and offer you all the plant care information you’ll need for success.
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Collecting my Christmas wreath material is a yearly tradition. I’ll “shop” in my backyard for juniper and cedar branches. Some years I’ll include Frasier fir stems cut from the bottom of my Christmas tree or pine boughs I’ve purchased at my local garden center. I like to include more than one type of greenery to add a variety of textures. At the same time, I’m also gathering branches for my winter urn, another DIY I look forward to creating.
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Kale is a cold season superstar, thriving in the spring, autumn, and yes, even winter garden. We harvest a handful of hardy kale varieties throughout the winter months for salads, chips, smoothies, and soups. Depending where you live, winter kale can be left in the open garden or grown in a season extender like a cold frame, mini hoop tunnel, or greenhouse. And the best part is that kale is an easy-to-grow green that forms beautiful, productive plants. Below you’ll find everything you need to know about growing kale in winter.
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If you’re looking for a striking houseplant to add to your collection, look no further than string of dolphins. You may already be familiar with its more common relatives, string of pearls and string of bananas, but string of dolphins has a unique look all its own. Sometimes also called dolphin necklace, I find it to be the most intriguing member of this unique group of succulent plants. In this article, I’ll discuss how to care for a string of dolphins plant year-round and what to do to ensure it is thriving and healthy.
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As winter starts to wind down and there are early hints of spring in the air (and in the garden), my eyes are always glued to the ground on my walks for signs the first spring-flowering bulbs are starting to emerge. Winter aconite is one of those seasonal treasures that pops up first, sometimes even before the snow has had a chance to melt. The cheerful, yellow flowers are a most welcome site and burst of color after a long drab winter. They even arrive a wee bit earlier than snowdrops and crocuses!
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