At my house, there’s no houseplant that generates more questions than the fishbone cactus. Its funky...
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Ornamentals
Butterfly host plants: How to provide food for young caterpillars
If I see a butterfly flitting about my yard, I’ll stop everything I’m doing to watch it. I feel...
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Jewel orchid care: How to grow Ludisia discolor
Looking for an adorable, no-fuss houseplant with beautiful foliage, an easy disposition, and cute-as-a-button...
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Types of geraniums: Annual pelargoniums for the garden
When you’re strolling around the garden center, geraniums are among those common, dependable choices...
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How to grow Salpiglossis: The painted tongue flower
Salpiglossis is a really fun plant. Let me start by saying you shouldn’t be intimidated by its fancy...
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New plants for your 2022 garden: Interesting annuals and perennials
My introductions to new plants come from an array of sources—trial garden visits, emails from growers...
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