Archive for the ‘Ornamentals’ Category

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  Growing sweet alyssum from seed: Add this bloom-filled annual to raised beds, gardens, and pots

  by Tara Nolan

  Growing sweet alyssum from seed is a lot cheaper than purchasing flats of seedlings each year—it’s one of those plants where...

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  Blue star fern: Care tips and growing info

  by Jessica Walliser

  Ferns are among the most diverse and beautiful plant groups on the planet. There are hundreds of different species. We often...

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  Venus fly trap care: How to water, tend, and feed this carnivorous plant

  by Jessica Walliser

  Venus fly traps are among the coolest plants you can grow. In their native habitat, Venus fly traps live for years....

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  New plants for your 2021 garden: Interesting annuals and perennials

  by Tara Nolan

  One of the perks of being a garden writer is I sometimes get to trial new plants and seeds a year before they appear in retail...

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  Starting an indoor garden: Light, humidity, and other factors to keep in mind

  by Niki Jabbour

  Starting an indoor garden is an easy way to green up your indoor spaces, but houseplants have also been shown to boost mood,...

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  12 Low light succulents for your home or office

  by Jessica Walliser

  Succulents remain among the most popular houseplants, but for those of us who lack a bright, sunny location to display them, they...