I love my growing collection of indoor plants, but admit that I’m a semi-negligent plant parent....
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Ornamentals
Annual vines: 12 great choices for the garden
While it takes years for perennial vines, such as climbing rose or wisteria, to properly take hold,...
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Japanese Stewartia: A beautiful small tree for the landscape
Few deciduous trees do as much for a four-season landscape as the Japanese stewartia. You could say...
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The longest flowering perennials: 10 long blooming options
A well-designed garden provides interest from early spring through late autumn, and beyond if you...
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Dividing snake plant: How to get more plants for free
Need a houseplant that thrives on neglect and can survive challenging growing conditions? Look no...
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How hard is it to grow petunias from seed? Tips for sowing your own
One of my first gardening memories is of deadheading my mom’s petunias. I found satisfaction in...
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