When you need more greenery in your life, fast-growing houseplants are a great option. They can transform...
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Ornamentals
How to grow lavender from seed
Have you ever thought of adding a lavender hedge or border to your garden, or a mini lavender “field”...
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How to grow wild columbine in a garden
I was walking by my deck one day to turn on the hose when I saw a little flash of color among the...
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10 Perennials that bloom all summer
For gardeners seeking color from late spring right through to the first frost, perennials that bloom...
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Avoiding English ivy, an aggressive and invasive groundcover in North America
One of my neighborhood strolls takes me past a small wild area. There are no homes around it and yet...
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Plant a ninebark: A fast-growing shrub with interesting foliage and flowers
If you are looking to fill a space in the garden with an interesting-looking, fast-growing shrub,...
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