Flowers
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Hollyhock Feeding Made Simple: Fertilizing Hollyhocks For Better Blooms
Fertilizing hollyhocks will help these old-fashioned beauties thrive and bloom, adding stately color and height to any ornamental garden.
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6 Natural Black Spot Remedies For Roses
Nothing strikes fear in the heart of rose growers like the appearance of black spot. Prevention is better than cure, so employ these simple treatments to minimize infection.
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How To Safely Grow Lupines In The Garden Near Edible Plants
Is the tall and lovely lupine edible when planted near vegetables? Maybe not - learn what kind of lupine you’re planting to avoid the toxic varieties.
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Late Season Sunflowers – Can You Plant Sunflowers In Late Summer
Is it too late to enjoy sunflowers if you didn’t plant them in spring or early summer? Not at all. Click here for tips on planting late season sunflowers.
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5 Flower Seeds You Can Sow In July For Late-Season Color
Extend the growing season – and enjoy an abundance of late summer and fall flowers – with this pick of seeds you can sow in July.
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Are Peonies Poisonous For Cats? How Peony Lovers Can Keep Pets Safe
Cats love plants that are interesting and fragrant, but are peonies poisonous for cats? Put some space between your feline and your peonies to keep them safe.
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8 Longest-Flowering Perennials – For Blooms In Spring, Summer And Fall
Plants with a long flowering season provide continuous color and interest throughout the growing seasons. Discover beautiful perennials known for their extended bloom times.
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How To Revive An Orchid: 5 Ways To Bring It Back To Life
Don't give up on your ailing orchid – follow these expert tips to get it thriving and blooming once again.
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Ultimate Flowering Alliums: 8 Ornamental Alliums For Every Garden
From sparkly firework shapes to mammoth spherical displays, ornamental alliums stand proud. Here are eight of the best flowering alliums for every border
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Grow Roses From Rose Hips: Discover A Great Way To Grow Endless Rose Plants
As well as adding color and interest to rose bushes after flowering, hips offer untapped potential for future plants! Find out how to grow roses from rose hips
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Growing Camellia: Ultimate Camellia Planting And Care Guide
When early spring rolls around it’s time to think about camellia planting and care. One of the most beautiful shrubs with, brilliant foliage and stunning blooms, it deserves some devoted attention.
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Grow Bachelor Buttons: How To Care For Cornflowers
How to grow bachelor buttons
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6 Rose Deadheading Mistakes To Avoid If You Want Blooms All Summer Long
Deadheading roses is key to maximizing their flowering period. However, these common errors will nip plants' blooming potential in the bud.
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Time For Peony Trimming: When To Cut Back Peonies For Longer Lasting Plants
You may love peonies, but do you know when to get busy with the snippers? Find out when to cut back peonies, as our expert advice points you in the right direction
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How To Grow Chinese Tree Peonies: Bountiful Blooms Growing Chinese Tree Peony Plants
Growing Chinese tree peony plants is very satisfying, given their hardiness and vigor. Find out how to master the care of these special peony varieties
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Tricky Perennials To Grow: Perennials To Think Twice About
We love a variety of plants in the garden, but there are some perennials to think twice about. Some are tricky to grow, some are invasive and some are toxic.
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When Do Peonies Bloom And For How Long? Identify When Peonies Are In Season
We are delighted when peonies are in season. Watching their buds explode into large, blousy flowers and fill the garden with color is a special time of year.
