Archive for the ‘Ornamentals’ Category

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  Pilea peperomioides care: The best light, water, and food for a Chinese money plant

  by Jessica Walliser

  Among the trendiest houseplants, the Chinese money plant (also known as the pancake plant or UFO plant) is adored for its unique...

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  Flowering trees for home gardens: 21 beautiful choices

  by Jessica Walliser

  There’s no doubt that trees are essential to life on Earth. Not only are they the “lungs” of the planet,...

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  Alliums for the garden: The best long-blooming allium varieties

  by Jessica Walliser

  In late spring, when they come into flower, allium bulbs make quite the statement in planting beds. Whether they’re mixed...

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  Plant perennial tulips for dependable blooms year after year

  by Tara Nolan

  I used to think that all tulips came back every year. Pretty much every bulb I had ever planted would reappear each spring. In...

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  Phalaenopsis orchid repotting step-by-step

  by Jessica Walliser

  Orchids used to be an expensive luxury plant grown primarily by collectors. But, thanks to the amazing technique of tissue...

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  The best trees for privacy in big and small yards

  by Jessica Walliser

  Regardless of whether your yard is large or small, privacy is something everyone is looking for. While the old saying...