Many gardeners think they need to have a lot of color in order to have a beautiful garden, but that...
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Annuals
Zinnia Profusion: Grow an abundance of these gorgeous annual flowers in gardens and containers
Zinnias are among my favorite summer flowers. I plant these bloom-filled annuals everywhere—my raised...
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When to plant sunflowers: 3 options for lots of beautiful blooms
Sunflowers are among the most colorful and cheerful plants for gardens. They are quick to grow, attractive...
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Growing sweet alyssum from seed: Add this bloom-filled annual to raised beds, gardens, and pots
Growing sweet alyssum from seed is a lot cheaper than purchasing flats of seedlings each year—it’s...
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New plants for your 2021 garden: Interesting annuals and perennials
One of the perks of being a garden writer is I sometimes get to trial new plants and seeds a year...
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Yellow perennial flowers: Add some sunshine to your garden
Sunshine in the garden is how I like to describe yellow perennial flowers. Ok, that may sound a little...
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