For those who are new to gardening, figuring out what’s an annual vs perennial plant is an important...
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Ornamentals
Climbing nasturtium: How to grow this colorful annual vine
Climbing nasturtium plants are the perfect annual flower to grow vertically on fences, trellises,...
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Dwarf Hinoki cypress: A compact evergreen for year-round beauty
True to its name, the dwarf Hinoki cypress may be one of the more diminutive evergreens you can grow,...
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New plants for your 2023 garden: Interesting annuals, perennials, fruit, and veggies
My introductions to new plants come from an array of sources—trial garden visits, emails from growers...
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Fittonia: How to grow and care for the nerve plant
The colorful leaves of fittonia make it among the most interesting houseplant varieties you can grow....
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The best meadow grasses for native plantings
As I work to get rid of my lawn in favor of growing more perennials and edible crops, meadow grasses...
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